I have been searching for a class I could understand and this is it . After watching and closing several videos I can weave. Thank you so much you are a natural born teacher. A lot of people can do but not all can teach. Thank you again and I will keep watching. I am 70 years old and live in a very small town 670 people at last count. No jewelery classes.
I love the way you broke down the process using the thread and chopsticks first. It was very easy to follow and one of the best tutorials I've seen. Thanks for posting the video.
Awwww, thanks! We have a bunch of amazing teachers who teach on our site...this is actually MY class so I thank you a ton for the compliments!!! If you haven't already, you might consider subscribing to our channel, then you will be among the first to know when we release new videos :) Click here to subscribe - goo.gl/3ErJzq - Lisa
What a great way to teach the technique without getting frustrated -- chopsticks! Once I practiced on those until I had the weaves in easy motion, switched to wire. Can't IMAGINE how frustrated I would have been trying to do it using wire only. Thank you for your incredible lessons, and I look forward to more :-) I feel as if I can actually do something artistic, thanks to YOU. PEACE....
You are a wonderful teacher. Love your patience and detail in showing the different weaving techiques on the chopsticks. This made a big difference in seeing how the process is down then trying to follow on the tiny wires. Thank you :)
Thank you so much for this!! Using the chopsticks and thread was a great idea. Your patience with showing each weave is soooo helpful. You don't rush through it. I really appreciate your thoroughness!!!!
Thank you. That was inviting, easy to understand, you gave familiar lingo “figure eight”, “loop”, “basic”...and you give oof an air that you sincerely want the student to “get it”. Very refreshing.
Thank You so much for doing this tutorial 💗. I've watched dozens of others and they made it so complicated to follow but yours was so easy to follow and I was so happy with my end results!
You are the best at doing tutorials ye! Thorough yet not over kill to the point the audience feels like morons. Thank you for this style of instruction and you do some beautiful work!
Thank you for this great video and demonstrating the various styles using chopsticks and string. It made every step big enough to see clearly and much easier to follow!
Took a look at your channel, was impressed at the range of content and have now subscribed. I have followed your example of starting off with chopsticks and twine to get the method right and am now experimenting with different numbers of wraps and thicknesses of wire. There are some decorative results and some best described as test runs!
I really enjoyed this!!! Sometimes it's easy for instructors to forget about us beginners but you made it so clear and I really enjoyed this video. Thank You :)
+Summer So glad you enjoyed our video! We just added another class, this one on a Byzantine Diamond Chainmail by Colin here: bit.ly/1VTpldJ - let us know what you think! :)
Love your tutorials. 2 questions. What do you do with the beginning and ending wrapping ends so they do not poke you or come unwoven? And, how do you add a new weaving wire when you run out (and deal with the pesky ends!) Thanks! Maureen
Maureen Houston for the pesky ends, just make sure you use a very pointy cutter that can reach in and trim the wire between 2 warp wire so it kinda sits in that grove and doesn't poke out. To add in a new wire, just start weaving in a new wire and snip the tail (after you have significantly introduced the new wire) in the same manner, with a very pointy tip where it will let the tail sit snug and hiding between 2 warp wires.
I'm so thrilled to find this beginner tutorial! Your demonstration of the techniques is so easy to understand. I have a question for you. I was wondering which you recommend for the "frame wire" when learning and/or using 16 gauge "Copper" wire: Dead-Soft or Half-Hard copper wire? As a beginner, I'm not sure what to buy. Thank you in advance!
Excellent video. You're a wonderful teacher. Question, I think I would be concerned that as you add more wire, the cut ends would eventually dislodge and unwind while my customer is wearing it, even if they are pushed into the space between the large wire as you have shown. How can this be prevented? Thanks............
Hi Peggy! The weaves created are tightly wrapped around the warp wires. Because we use half-hard, or dead soft wire the wire isn't springy, therefore they wouldn't unwind. If you're concerned about getting an end catch, we would recommend using a longer piece of wire, therefore having less ends and possibility for them to catch. But, I think once you make your first piece using this technique you'll see that if you burnish the ends down as LIsa shows it's not an issue. Have fun!
I hope you get this posting. I did a pendant and had to do a weave it ended up looking zig zag looking but it looked okay for my first time. I am really glade I found this tutorial so I can make sure it looks right. Thank you! What is the name of the wooden thing you had to hold then?
Thanks! There is so much to do with just these few weaves. So fun!!!! Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for more jewelry making vids!!! goo.gl/29bmpC
This is lovely, but I am not sure how you can just snip the weave wire up in the middle and not expect it to bob up later and scratch the skin. even if it is tucked under, with movement, it'll eventually surface… No?
Thanks for the feedback Nilda! If you haven't already, you might consider subscribing to our channel, then you will be among the first to know when we release new videos :) Click here to subscribe - goo.gl/3ErJzq
+Mary Stoddard Hi Mary! Thanks for the question. You can find all of our available wire here: beaducation.com/product_categories/258-wire-metal-tubing Have a great day!
Hi Cindy! The weaving wire is 26 gauge. Click on the link below for a full tools and materials list. www.beaducation.com/online_classes/180-introduction-to-wire-weaving?cat=2
you make it look so easy but everytime i try it without fail they look crappy,,not even some bulge out to far,,sometimes the wire flips over and trust me you can tell when it does,,i want to learn this so badly my fingers hurt from trying and my wires,,well the cost only allows for so many mistakes when your on a tiny little fixed income,,i dont know ahat to do,,,
gypsy269 Are you practicing first with copper and is that copper dead soft? Sounds like maybe you are working with a "hard" wire and it's fighting you? Are you weaving with a thin gauge? Make sure to work with 28 or 26 gauge, those are the easiest to learn with.
Beaducation actually i use half hard for everything cause i dont have a tumbler to finish my projects and make them harder so the dead soft will just stay that way and bend my sculptures or weaves out of shape if i cant harden them
gypsy269 hi again! Sounds like the right plan to use half hard for your thicker wire on your sculptures but for a weaving wire, you for sure want dead soft. You need that wire to nicely bend into shape without fighting against you. Your warp wires could be half hard, but weaving wire should be soft. Hope this helps :)
I have been searching for a class I could understand and this is it . After watching and closing several videos I can weave. Thank you so much you are a natural born teacher. A lot of people can do but not all can teach. Thank you again and I will keep watching. I am 70 years old and live in a very small town 670 people at last count. No jewelery classes.
Wow thanks Terry! What a wonderful compliment! Have fun!!!
I love the way you broke down the process using the thread and chopsticks first. It was very easy to follow and one of the best tutorials I've seen. Thanks for posting the video.
Thank you. Every mistake you mentioned that we might make... I make. Watching this helped a lot!
One of the best tutorial I've ever watched. You're a natural at teaching!
Awwww, thanks! We have a bunch of amazing teachers who teach on our site...this is actually MY class so I thank you a ton for the compliments!!! If you haven't already, you might consider subscribing to our channel, then you will be among the first to know when we release new videos :) Click here to subscribe - goo.gl/3ErJzq - Lisa
What a great way to teach the technique without getting frustrated -- chopsticks! Once I practiced on those until I had the weaves in easy motion, switched to wire. Can't IMAGINE how frustrated I would have been trying to do it using wire only. Thank you for your incredible lessons, and I look forward to more :-) I feel as if I can actually do something artistic, thanks to YOU. PEACE....
You are a wonderful teacher. Love your patience and detail in showing the different weaving techiques on the chopsticks. This made a big difference in seeing how the process is down then trying to follow on the tiny wires. Thank you :)
Wow I love this tutorial and the precision in which it is delivered! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this!! Using the chopsticks and thread was a great idea. Your patience with showing each weave is soooo helpful. You don't rush through it. I really appreciate your thoroughness!!!!
Loved this video. I've been wanting to give this a shot, but didn't know what and how to begin. Thank you so much for showing how.
Thank you. That was inviting, easy to understand, you gave familiar lingo “figure eight”, “loop”, “basic”...and you give oof an air that you sincerely want the student to “get it”. Very refreshing.
Glad you liked it!
I just started wife wrapping and was having a very difficult time with the wrapping wire. Your tutorial helped me so much! Thanks
Thank You so much for doing this tutorial 💗. I've watched dozens of others and they made it so complicated to follow but yours was so easy to follow and I was so happy with my end results!
You are the best at doing tutorials ye! Thorough yet not over kill to the point the audience feels like morons. Thank you for this style of instruction and you do some beautiful work!
Thank you for this great video and demonstrating the various styles using chopsticks and string. It made every step big enough to see clearly and much easier to follow!
Thanks so much Hairy Melon. And hey, if you haven't already, please consider subscribing to our channel to learn more :) goo.gl/XS9hu1
Took a look at your channel, was impressed at the range of content and have now subscribed. I have followed your example of starting off with chopsticks and twine to get the method right and am now experimenting with different numbers of wraps and thicknesses of wire. There are some decorative results and some best described as test runs!
Thank you so much ! When i watch you it is so clear and so easy to do ! The best tuto i have seen.
I really enjoyed this!!! Sometimes it's easy for instructors to forget about us beginners but you made it so clear and I really enjoyed this video. Thank You :)
I love your tutorials. They are so easy to understand. Thank you so much.
Wanted to extend my jewelry making beyond bead weaving etc...thank you for great teaching video! Excited to learn wire weaving! :)
+Summer So glad you enjoyed our video! We just added another class, this one on a Byzantine Diamond Chainmail by Colin here: bit.ly/1VTpldJ - let us know what you think! :)
Many thanks for a very well done presentation. It inspires experimentation.
Great tutorial. I think I can do this or at least one of them LOL. Thanks for sharing your talent and expertise.
Love your tutorials. 2 questions. What do you do with the beginning and ending wrapping ends so they do not poke you or come unwoven? And, how do you add a new weaving wire when you run out (and deal with the pesky ends!) Thanks! Maureen
Maureen Houston for the pesky ends, just make sure you use a very pointy cutter that can reach in and trim the wire between 2 warp wire so it kinda sits in that grove and doesn't poke out. To add in a new wire, just start weaving in a new wire and snip the tail (after you have significantly introduced the new wire) in the same manner, with a very pointy tip where it will let the tail sit snug and hiding between 2 warp wires.
Nice work... Nice woman...loved this teacher...
the best tutorial I've seen! thanks
I'm so thrilled to find this beginner tutorial! Your demonstration of the techniques is so easy to understand. I have a question for you. I was wondering which you recommend for the "frame wire" when learning and/or using 16 gauge "Copper" wire: Dead-Soft or Half-Hard copper wire? As a beginner, I'm not sure what to buy. Thank you in advance!
Excellent video. You're a wonderful teacher.
Question, I think I would be concerned that as you add more wire, the cut ends would eventually dislodge and unwind while my customer is wearing it, even if they are pushed into the space between the large wire as you have shown. How can this be prevented?
Thanks............
Hi Peggy! The weaves created are tightly wrapped around the warp wires. Because we use half-hard, or dead soft wire the wire isn't springy, therefore they wouldn't unwind. If you're concerned about getting an end catch, we would recommend using a longer piece of wire, therefore having less ends and possibility for them to catch. But, I think once you make your first piece using this technique you'll see that if you burnish the ends down as LIsa shows it's not an issue. Have fun!
beaducation Thank you. I did make my 1st piece last night and did indeed find that the ends are very secure. Thank you for the quick reply!
I rate this as a very best tutorial!
Great looks and simple to follow, thank you
I hope you get this posting. I did a pendant and had to do a weave it ended up looking zig zag looking but it looked okay for my first time. I am really glade I found this tutorial so I can make sure it looks right. Thank you! What is the name of the wooden thing you had to hold then?
+Glenda Rednock Hi Glenda! That is called a Ring Clamp, you can buy it on our site :)www.beaducation.com/zen_products/95-ring-clamp
OH OK Thank you again!
Excellent video. I would very much like to see more of this type of work. Thanks
Beautiful and definitely you are a great teacher
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Great teacher! I learned a lot from this video. Thanks
Awesome, thanks for the feedback Elizabeth!
thank you, thank you thank you!!! easy to follow, I'm practicing with sticks and yarn, lol.
Thanks! There is so much to do with just these few weaves. So fun!!!! Make sure to subscribe to our youtube channel for more jewelry making vids!!! goo.gl/29bmpC
This is lovely, but I am not sure how you can just snip the weave wire up in the middle and not expect it to bob up later and scratch the skin. even if it is tucked under, with movement, it'll eventually surface… No?
Hi DesertRose ArtDesigns, Actually no, once put in its spot, it stays. There is no slack elsewhere to "catch" to pull it out. :)
Fabby. I will try…thanks, lovely.
the wire once placed, is kinda like a happy little tree :)
Exelent teaching good job!!! Make it so easy.
Thanks for the feedback Nilda! If you haven't already, you might consider subscribing to our channel, then you will be among the first to know when we release new videos :) Click here to subscribe - goo.gl/3ErJzq
Thank you. Great tutorial!💕💕💕
Gracias maestra por sus bellas enseñanzas
Gracias por sus comentarios!
Thank you for the class.😊
Yay!! Thank you for this great tutorial !!
this was super helpful! tysm! I was wanting to know if you can make a wire charm video?
I am not exactly sure what you mean by a wire charm? Do you mean a wire holding a bead that you turn into a dangle/charm?
Very good tutorial ! Thx .
Wonderful video! Thank you!!
You are welcome! I am glad you liked it!
Loveeeeeee videooooo❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Sooo cool!!! TFS!
Interesting and useful. T y.
Can you tell me where you bought the wire on a spool? I had two and can't remember where I got it?
+Mary Stoddard Hi Mary! Thanks for the question. You can find all of our available wire here: beaducation.com/product_categories/258-wire-metal-tubing
Have a great day!
What kind and gauge weaving wire are you using? I don’t see anything labeled weaving wire.
Hi Cindy! The weaving wire is 26 gauge. Click on the link below for a full tools and materials list.
www.beaducation.com/online_classes/180-introduction-to-wire-weaving?cat=2
Great!! Thank you!! 👍🏼✨
thank you for the tutorial.
Hi. What's the right gauge for wire name jewelry please?
I would use something between 24gauge and 20gauge
What can I do to protect my hands while wire working? They are dry and cracking.
Hi Linda, consider wearing gloves, but also using a lotion on your hands first!
Me gustaria saber si tienen algun libro en español gracias estoy interesada en aprender bien esta tecnica
Hola Maria, Pienso que hay libros en español sobre la elaboración de joyas. Trate de buscar en Amazon o Google. Buena suerte!
you make it look so easy but everytime i try it without fail they look crappy,,not even some bulge out to far,,sometimes the wire flips over and trust me you can tell when it does,,i want to learn this so badly my fingers hurt from trying and my wires,,well the cost only allows for so many mistakes when your on a tiny little fixed income,,i dont know ahat to do,,,
gypsy269 Are you practicing first with copper and is that copper dead soft? Sounds like maybe you are working with a "hard" wire and it's fighting you? Are you weaving with a thin gauge? Make sure to work with 28 or 26 gauge, those are the easiest to learn with.
Beaducation actually i use half hard for everything cause i dont have a tumbler to finish my projects and make them harder so the dead soft will just stay that way and bend my sculptures or weaves out of shape if i cant harden them
gypsy269 hi again! Sounds like the right plan to use half hard for your thicker wire on your sculptures but for a weaving wire, you for sure want dead soft. You need that wire to nicely bend into shape without fighting against you. Your warp wires could be half hard, but weaving wire should be soft. Hope this helps :)
bellissimo tutorial grazie
Thank you,
Thank you
Great
dommage que cela ne soit pas traduit en français!!!!
Bonjour, vous avez une question concernant le tutoriel? Merci!
Nvm just saw the pieces at the end..
the best tutorial I've seen! thanks
thank you