Thank you. This is very helpful as I am a newbie with wire. I found a "Wild Wire"jig with 16 spools of wire at a local second hand shop. There weren't any directions. It was in a clear plastic bag. I am very excited about adding a new craft to my repertoire of crafts.
Wow! That’s so cool! I wasn’t expecting to learn so many things in in 5 min. 😸 I’ve been using wire cutters 50 years and never gave any thought to the back and front being different let alone the flush side up gives a lot nicer cut ❤️
after cutting off the excess of your wire before you turn the ends in, remove the sharp burrs with needle file and and some emery, polish the end. If you use a a metal hammer, and a metal block you will mar up the the piece making with tool marks, use a rawhide mallet, a nylon block, and nylon block to place on top of the piece and hit that. otherwise you have to remove those marks later. If you are going to make wire jewelry like make sure you order hard wire.
Your dexterity is a must. Lovely talent.. It is wonderful to have your excellent tips for handling the wire. It can even be manipulated by me who broke a wrist a year ago with permanent damage. Thank God for Jigs and my Clover's stitchclips at times which work Thank you!!!
Given that the jig base is aluminum, and assuming the pins are steel, one could put large flat magnets under the base to keep the pins in place and not wiggle as much. These could be hot-glued in place. Try K&J Magnetics for large flat magnets. If using non-ferrous metals (copper) the magnet won't hold the wire; steel wire will be held in place.
Very nice earrings and necklace! This is a very handy tool. Great demo, many thanks! Feedback: 1. Please measure out wire for any project so we don't waste. 2. Don't cover up last screenshots showing wire projects with your large links all over the screen. This is rude. Put links on left side and leave screen viewable.
I just got the Thing-A-Ma JIG. I think I'll love it to make my own design shapes, but the package doesn't say what the little clear plastic rings are for, though I see one person addressed this. I just tried putting one on the peg below the plate (under side) and it seems to stabilize the pins. This should be included in the video and on the package!
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time and we apologize that the vendors instructions and our video aren't as clear as they could be. Glad you got it figured out.
I was going to order a thing a ma jig until I saw this video of how wobbly the pegs are. If all the models are that wobbly I suggest making your own jig at home using wooden blocks and small nails but rather than removing the nails, make several permanent jigs you can use over and over...
I did this a few years ago. I made a jig with a wooden block & nails. I cut the nail heads off with a Drexel tool. It works well as a permanent jig in which you make pieces repeatedly, like earrings.
Very good, what would be a great idea, if the holes were NUMBERED and you had patterns with designs that would correspond to the numbers like .. 12..9…10…12…14…9… I hope you get my idea ? …Ray in Norwich city UK…Craft designer ..oh one more thing the uprights/pegs should be made slightly thicker as they are clearly to floppy/loose
Ja Jane, the Thing a Ma Jjig doesn't have the rubber pegs to hold the pegs In place, the Wig Jig does. I wish it did! I have tried numerous things to keep the pegs in place. I wish the Tamj had some of the extra accessories like the Wig does.
Thanks for the tutorial. What I'd like to know is, how do you do a swirl where it starts small on the inside, and gradually gets larger? I want it to have at least 3-4 or more layers....Thank you
Does anyone else have problems with the plastic things that are supposed to keep pegs in place? they don't do such a great job.... the pegs move around.... any advice?
This is the first time I have seen a "wire jig".. and it looks like it would be great to use to make the hard to shape type shapes. Do you have these in wood? The reason I ask is that the metal looks slippery and I can see the wire slipping off too easily while trying to wrap the wire around the individual pegs. Wood might be easier with less slippage.
Hi there. We're sorry, but those cutters are no longer available. As this video is many years old, sometimes products we feature or use eventually become no longer available through our vendor.
Awesome, for when I am ready to try my hands at wire working how much is the thig a ma gig? bigone? and steel block with hammer, and does it come with an instructions booklet? (for the different designs?
We didn't use the backing pieces in this video to cut down on visual clutter. Some brands also do not include backing blocks or pins--they just utilize "stepped" pins to hold in place. We're glad you pointed out the wire issue! When using jigs, jewelry makers can certainly cut down on wire waste by beginning their coils at the ends of the available length. However, if you're just starting out, don't feel bad if you take a little more wire length to learn the skill set. The more you do it, the more efficient you'll get!
I find the huge advertisement on the side of the video very distracting. If you must have it, could you give us a 'close' button to get rid of it? I have bad eyesight and need the video maximized. With the advertisement always there, I can't see as well.
Linda, the wire jig is available on our website at: www.firemountaingems.com/shop/wire-jigs If you need more help, please feel welcome to email us at questions@firemtn.com.
Would love to look around & shop on your website but it does not work with google chrome. Since chrome is now the most used browser this seems a little outdated.
Christine - We’re sorry you’re not able to view our website using Google Chrome. We haven’t heard of any recent issues, but would like to take a look at this situation with you. Can you please email us at questions@firemtn.com with more information? Thank you!
It does take a bit of getting used to and a bit of practice, but if using not too stiff of wire, you should be able to make forms without bending the pegs.
Is it just me, or did it seem like she only knows two designs lol. even her display of designs references to only 2 design done multiple times. the simple swirl over and over, and the somewhat stretched out double figure 8 design...
This was only a very basic lesson on how wire jigs are meant to be used. She only showed you some samples of what can be done. It was NOT a lesson on all the designs she has ever done. You can check out other videos here or on many other sites for designs or you can actually use a jig to design your ideas.
Thank you. This is very helpful as I am a newbie with wire. I found a "Wild Wire"jig with 16 spools of wire at a local second hand shop. There weren't any directions. It was in a clear plastic bag. I am very excited about adding a new craft to my repertoire of crafts.
Wow! That’s so cool! I wasn’t expecting to learn so many things in in 5 min. 😸 I’ve been using wire cutters 50 years and never gave any thought to the back and front being different let alone the flush side up gives a lot nicer cut ❤️
Glad it was helpful!
The jig now comes with plastic end caps to put on the pins on the underside to keep them from moving around. Love my wire jig!
Mom2adancer I am glad you said that. I was wondering about the pegs moving around. Thanks for sharing.
The plastic end caps still come off while wrapping. I bought one of these yesterday and will be returning it. Not easy to use at all.
after cutting off the excess of your wire before you turn the ends in, remove the sharp burrs with needle file and and some emery, polish the end. If you use a a metal hammer, and a metal block you will mar up the the piece making with tool marks, use a rawhide mallet, a nylon block, and nylon block to place on top of the piece and hit that. otherwise you have to remove those marks later. If you are going to make wire jewelry like make sure you order hard wire.
Your dexterity is a must. Lovely talent.. It is wonderful to have your excellent tips for handling the wire. It can even be manipulated by me who broke a wrist a year ago with permanent damage. Thank God for Jigs and my Clover's stitchclips at times which work Thank you!!!
So glad you're still able to enjoy working with wire. Arbel is a joy to watch, we agee!
Love this.
You forgot to tell us to put the little rubber thingys on the underside of the pegs to hold them on so they won't slip. makes it a lot easier.
That was so much easier than I thought.😊
Given that the jig base is aluminum, and assuming the pins are steel, one could put large flat magnets under the base to keep the pins in place and not wiggle as much. These could be hot-glued in place. Try K&J Magnetics for large flat magnets. If using non-ferrous metals (copper) the magnet won't hold the wire; steel wire will be held in place.
Great idea. Thanks. Gonna try some of the magnets I get in the mail for your suggestion before cutting a magnet sheet to fit my jig.
"Fridge" magnets won't do it; simply not strong enough. You need some strong, rare earth magnets (Neodymium or such). Check out K&J as I said...
@@miketripoli7621 Thanks!
sure would be nice if you started at the beginning as to where to place the pins for th ed pattern.
This item is called a geoboard in math. It is used as shown , to make geo shapes.
Very nice earrings and necklace! This is a very handy tool. Great demo, many thanks!
Feedback:
1. Please measure out wire for any project so we don't waste.
2. Don't cover up last screenshots showing wire projects with your large links all over the screen. This is rude. Put links on left side and leave screen viewable.
I just got the Thing-A-Ma JIG. I think I'll love it to make my own design shapes, but the package doesn't say what the little clear plastic rings are for, though I see one person addressed this. I just tried putting one on the peg below the plate (under side) and it seems to stabilize the pins. This should be included in the video and on the package!
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time and we apologize that the vendors instructions and our video aren't as clear as they could be. Glad you got it figured out.
That's exactly what they're for. She really should've shown that.
I was going to order a thing a ma jig until I saw this video of how wobbly the pegs are. If all the models are that wobbly I suggest making your own jig at home using wooden blocks and small nails but rather than removing the nails, make several permanent jigs you can use over and over...
I did this a few years ago. I made a jig with a wooden block & nails. I cut the nail heads off with a Drexel tool. It works well as a permanent jig in which you make pieces repeatedly, like earrings.
Omg gracias por el tutorial, Saludos desde Miami Florida
We're glad you enjoyed it!
😊Thank you for sharing. 😊
Thanks for watching! 😊
Very good, what would be a great idea, if the holes were NUMBERED and you had patterns with designs that would correspond to the numbers like .. 12..9…10…12…14…9… I hope you get my idea ? …Ray in Norwich city UK…Craft designer ..oh one more thing the uprights/pegs should be made slightly thicker as they are clearly to floppy/loose
Interesante gracias por compartir saludos desde León Guanajuato México!!
Gracias. Me alegra que hayas disfrutado el video.
Now I need to try and find out where to get a wire jig I need
We have a variety of wire jigs you can browse here: www.firemountaingems.com/shop/wire_jigs
I will have to invest in a wire jig! :)
Great! You're going to have a blast creating with it!!
While you're wrapping the wire, it seems like the pegs want to come out. I like the magnet idea 1 suggested in 1 comment.
That is a great idea!
That's the Wire Jig I have. ☺️
Thank you so much! 🤩
You’re welcome 😊
Ja Jane, the Thing a Ma Jjig doesn't have the rubber pegs to hold the pegs In place, the Wig Jig does. I wish it did! I have tried numerous things to keep the pegs in place. I wish the Tamj had some of the extra accessories like the Wig does.
I have a jig like this but the pegs come out too easy. I am going to try again.
Would be extremely helpful to start the video with the peg placements as a newbie to using a jig and no instructions this fails to help me.
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I would love to have your BIG nylon jaw pliers, the one I bought from your site is small/regular sized.
I got mine at Hobby Lobby.
Thanks for the tutorial. What I'd like to know is, how do you do a swirl where it starts small on the inside, and gradually gets larger? I want it to have at least 3-4 or more layers....Thank you
jig aka pegs you wrap shit around. good idea.
It is certainly handy!
josh lepak
LOVE.
Does anyone else have problems with the plastic things that are supposed to keep pegs in place? they don't do such a great job.... the pegs move around.... any advice?
thanks for your answer, but where are you? I am from Argentina
This is the first time I have seen a "wire jig".. and it looks like it would be great to use to make the hard to shape type shapes. Do you have these in wood? The reason I ask is that the metal looks slippery and I can see the wire slipping off too easily while trying to wrap the wire around the individual pegs. Wood might be easier with less slippage.
+C. C. C Thanks for viewing our video. We currently do not have wooden wire jigs. We have metal and plastic, you can view them here: fmg.co/64gZhp
I find the jig pins wobbly, and the wire tends to slip around the small bottom of the pegs.😩
How do I know which gauge wire to use and/or also, how do I know where to put the pegs, for each design?
Hi Karen. When purchasing the kit, the full instructions include 6 patterns for the pegs and we would recommend using 18-22 gauge wire.
What is the brand and name for the yellow cutters. Your link takes me to a blue handled cutter that doesn't seem to have the same tip.
Hi there. We're sorry, but those cutters are no longer available. As this video is many years old, sometimes products we feature or use eventually become no longer available through our vendor.
@@FireMountainGems perhaps I can find an old one. Do you know the brand and model
theres no right or wrong way to to bead just be glade its your own way!
Awesome, for when I am ready to try my hands at wire working how much is the thig a ma gig? bigone?
and steel block with hammer, and does it come with an instructions booklet? (for the different designs?
Here's a link to the product: www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h202084tl
O problema é que não se acha isso no Brasil?
+Eliana Maia - Encontrei no mercado livre (não comprei), apenas vi. Custa em torno de R$ 364,00 já com despesas de importação incluídas. Achei caro.
Dónde venden el wire jig?
If you'd like to purchase the jig used in this video, follow the link in the description of the video. Thanks for watching!
@@FireMountainGems THANK YOU. It is a pity that the value of shipping to Colombia is so high.
Onde compra?😆
A link to the jig is in the description of the video.
Do you have any tutorials on how to make items?
You can find patterns online.
This is old. can you update please?
You don’t send to Puerto Rico 😥
We are happy to ship our products to Puerto Rico.
@@FireMountainGems 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔n’t appear on the list is states can you add it?
Yes, we can ship this item to Puerto Rico - bit.ly/3EGCKBM
Where are the plastic pieces for the back of the pegs? Also starting in the middle makes waste of wire.
We didn't use the backing pieces in this video to cut down on visual clutter. Some brands also do not include backing blocks or pins--they just utilize "stepped" pins to hold in place.
We're glad you pointed out the wire issue! When using jigs, jewelry makers can certainly cut down on wire waste by beginning their coils at the ends of the available length. However, if you're just starting out, don't feel bad if you take a little more wire length to learn the skill set. The more you do it, the more efficient you'll get!
I find the huge advertisement on the side of the video very distracting. If you must have it, could you give us a 'close' button to get rid of it? I have bad eyesight and need the video maximized. With the advertisement always there, I can't see as well.
Thanks so much for the feedback. We’ll pass it along!
We have those are mine stuff sorry to tell you those are my stuffs
hello, where I can I buy the wire jig?
Clarita artesanias I hope you were able to find one. You can find them on EBay.
Where can I buy the wire thingy at.
Linda, the wire jig is available on our website at: www.firemountaingems.com/shop/wire-jigs
If you need more help, please feel welcome to email us at questions@firemtn.com.
Would love to look around & shop on your website but it does not work with google chrome. Since chrome is now the most used browser this seems a little outdated.
Christine - We’re sorry you’re not able to view our website using Google Chrome. We haven’t heard of any recent issues, but would like to take a look at this situation with you. Can you please email us at questions@firemtn.com with more information? Thank you!
pegs are floppy
The pegs are moving around and bending. Get a Wig Gig.
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It does not work when the pegs bend with wires and come out of the holes. This is a joke.
It does take a bit of getting used to and a bit of practice, but if using not too stiff of wire, you should be able to make forms without bending the pegs.
DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY. IT WIGGLES, YOU CANT USE IT. IT IS USELESS PIECE.
Is it just me, or did it seem like she only knows two designs lol. even her display of designs references to only 2 design done multiple times. the simple swirl over and over, and the somewhat stretched out double figure 8 design...
This was only a very basic lesson on how wire jigs are meant to be used. She only showed you some samples of what can be done. It was NOT a lesson on all the designs she has ever done. You can check out other videos here or on many other sites for designs or you can actually use a jig to design your ideas.