@@Bella.Nicole.143 I don't have a video just on how to make earring wire, I do it in EVERY earring video I do. There's a timestamp below to it in THIS video. I hope that was what you were asking. ♥️🥰♥️
Thank you for the quick response! Just as you were starting to make the earring wire you mentioned that you will link the video of the original tutorial that you learned that from. You pointed to the top corner of the screen where you were going to put it but I didn't see it. Thank you!
Sis I'm so glad to have stopped by this channel today.. I'm addicted. These are the best Tips ever.... I'm so ready to get started you inspired me. No eyes harmed in the making of this video. Awesome. I'm about to binge watch your videos now. Hey hey miss ya from NYC.
Your channel is the reason I'm going to finally learn how to make jewelry because- no obnoxious music, your voice is extra soothing, your sound doesn't fluctuate, the content is very informative and detailed without beating a dead horse, you are helping people save money and time, you have a great personality, and you have great style. Thank you!
I work so hard on getting rid of obnoxious music and making sure my sound is good! I'm so glad my channel can help you get on the road to your jewelry making journey! Thank you for being here and chosing me! 🥰
I agree with everything, except the music. Her voice is so melodious, but the music drowned it out and was very annoying. No music on demos is the rule.
Right?! This is the first time I've ever heard of it & I've been over here wondering how I'm gonna avoid ruining my wire or my fingertips & here, the eternal question has just been answered for me.
Yep a first for me too! Learned to use painter's tape, which was good for about 2 projects when you use thick heavy duty square wire like I did. This def looks like a #wirewrappinggamechanger!
Hi, I know this video is 5 yrs old yet it helped me in 2025. After it advanced me to a different creator who was very chatty, I returned to your page to say THANK YOU. I learned three techniques, more importantly, I was reminded of what I tell my son constantly, which is that we can learn a lot when we open our ears & pay attention. We appreciate you and thank you.
Love your energy, teaching style, and explanations. You had me at "I'm gonna start at 10 because this is my video and I can do what I want" lol. Thank you!
Butts...because I can...had me LMAO. I love watching videos like yours. No fuss, nothing too complicated, letting people know it’s ok to play around and have fun with your art! Love your glasses, love your top 10, love your personality.
Hey there!! Loved your video 😁👍 I teach beginner jewellery making as well and wanted to pass on a tip: standard ear wires and posts are made with 20Ga (0.8mm) wire. 18Ga (1mm) tends to be too big unless someone is used to wearing piercing studs or the hole is already slightly stretched. Using thinner wire can contribute to a tearing of the hole especially when there is excess weight on the earring or accidentally gets grabbed (think your favorite shirt, scarf or tiny human!) Hope this helps! Keep up the great work!!
New to jewelry making at 67 years old! Best video ever for newbie’s ❤️ Your very detailed, perfect camera angles, EXCELLENT personality, so very talented!!! Thank you!!! You’re beautiful inside and out😊❤️
Pause. OK, the first two minutes have given me valuable information I had no idea about. That's how I judge a good video; did I learn anything? and how much BS did I have to sift through to get it. Unpaused, carry on. BTW, LOVE your Monstera wire earrings.
A really helpful video, no annoying music, singing, life story or "air hostess voice" just clear instructions. Great tips that I am going to put into action.Thank you so much!
I'm new to beading, wire-wrapping and jewelry making. This video showed my how to do 10 things that I never would have thought of, didn't have loud music or any background noise at all, really, and you explain/demonstrate as you go along. Add your personality and sense of humor, and this video has it all!!
Love all these things that you express in this video, which it came handy for the tools dip that protect the wire from being damage. I was using a piece of fabric that i would cover the wire with. This is better. Thanks. Happy New Years 2024! Keep sharing.❤❤❤
OMG THANK YOU for having timestamps so I can skip to the parts I need. Sometimes my adhd makes sitting through a whole vid pure torture haha. Even if I want to watch the whole thing, I like knowing what's coming. Lots of great tips, thanks!
I don't even make jewelry but watching you makes me want to! lol I have so many other projects on hand that I'm doing no time to start something new. I'll tell you though you are very enjoyable to watch! There's something about your calm voice with a little bit of sass thrown in! I love it! Great job with explaining your techniques!
Even though I don't make jewelry (my arthritic hands are too clunky), this video was super helpful in guiding me in my quest to make wire "cradles" for my air plants. My first attempts were very amateurish, but this video has given me some ideas how to make them nicer. I'll watch more of your videos and practice with the too thin wire I have on hand while I wait for my heavier gauge wire to arrive tomorrow. ❤ Thank you!
"Summon all the patience that you have, and try to wrap the wire around the bead". Finally! Someone who is truthful about the frustrations of wire wrapping. I am now a subscriber.
What a great video. Your steps are not only clear and well explained, but your fun teaching style and sense of humor really kept my attention, too. So good of you to put your steps in the written explanation. That added bonus is so often overlooked in other videos. Thanks much!
WOW. I began my wire-wrapping journey about five months ago, and you just saved me a mess of unnecessary spending. Thank you for that great video. I also began my UA-cam journey and selling my products. There is still so much to learn, but these videos are inspiring. Good luck with your journey.
I absolutely love you voice! It’s so easy to listen too and calming. I can relax while I try to summon all my patience to fight with a squirrelly bead with my club hands. Anyway, I am definitely subscribing and thank you for making these videos! 👍🏻👍🏻you are are great teacher!
I love your warm personality! Can’t wait to see what else you have on your channel, this is the 1st one of yours I’ve seen. I’m getting into jewelry making and had no idea if I needed wire, stretchy string, waxed chord, hemp, chain, etc. for all the things I want to make
@@MartianCreations have not seen you since Durham Art Walk, but I don't recall which year. I was at the last one, March, 2020, which occurred one week before the pandemic shutdown. I love your high production values as well as your timing and how your personality comes through. Everything about the delivery and package is first-rate!
I started watching another "tips and secrets of wire wrapping" video, but clicked on yours because the other one was boring (though not for lack of trying). You have so much personality! And no one--NO ONE--that I've watched has mentioned Plastidip so far, nor have I seen it on any tools they use, but I think that will be amazing for me. I've been scratching and nicking my wires with my tools.
What!? That's crazy. When I was just beginning, that was a huge problem for me. It still is when I get new tools and forget to Plastidip them. So glad you were able to find some tips YOU can use in your wire wrapping adventures! Thank you!!! 🥰
So glad I found your channel. I don't see myself making jewelry or wrapping wires, but there is always a chance and I know you are here. Thanks so much. Going to bing out on your videos!!! Glad I have sorbet for the journey!!😄👍🏽👍🏽
@@kerriefearby9542 I do it as a business. If it's a hobby then & you using aluminium then you can follow her suggestion. So I guess its important to note that I dont use aluminum which is an extremely pliable metal & what the author of the vid uses. Therefore the marking would show up VERY easily. For metal work I mainly use cooper wire & sheet metal. Occasionally I use brass for variety. I took jewelry making classes for 8 yrs. I do have one "regular" small pliers that I rarely use but always use jewelry tools. I got my first tools from Contenti which was the basic 4 piece. I since purchased 2 tools each from Beadsmith & Xuron which are both great companies. (I picked them up a Bead/trade shows) I plan to purchase my next set from Lindstrom. I started with cheap hammers from Michaels. My instructor told me invest in Fretz so I have 2 Fretz & 1 Maker hammers & brass 1 lbs & 2 lbs hammers that I got from the JA & MJSA show from the vendor Rio Grande. Got stamp supplies from ImpressArt. Micro tools & Rio Grande are great places to view & do your research but purchase on sale. My disk cutter & dapper I got on sale at Amazon. I started soldering & looking forward to learning more but I started with stringing & beadweaving. If you want to establish selling/business then google the names I mentioned. Hope this helps.
So glad I found you as I just started wire wrapping today and don’t need to be buying out the store like I’ve done with scrapbooking supplies. Love that there’s such a thing as Plastidip and thanks for demoing that!
I just came across your videos. As one who's been making jewelry for about 9 years, I thought these tips were excellent. Like yourself, when I started I bought EVERYTHING. Lol I have a shoebox with a bunch of things in it that are a waste of money because I never use those things. I stumbled across a wire gauger by accident, as they aren't readily available at all hobby/craft stores. It has really saved me frustration when working on many projects. And the plastic dip was the same as I started with the tools that had the little silicone tips that you may have to replace more often than you'd think. Great video that I know will be so helpful for beginners.
I came across your video by chance. I've dabbled with wire wrapping for a few years but would get frustrated most of the time. I saw this and had some time, so I watched it. You had my attention, laughter, and interest in your personality from the start. I love your humor. I even showed the "Butts" part of the video to my husband and he even thought it was funny. I think one of my favorite parts of the video is the honesty about the pencil erasers. That really made me laugh because I have done that before and I believe in improvisation. You nailed it with this video!! Thank you for being you!!
When you've gotten a little budget saved up for tools, the difference between hardware store pliers and cutters vs pro jewelry tools is like the difference between an economy car and a Mercedes. It's amazing how much better they work and how much better they feel like an extension of your hand. Your idea of plastic coating the ends is a great one and if you go with pro tools, you'll see how little they mark metals. If someone ventures into sterling wire (which feels SO good to work with and wear), a tumbler is an awesome tool to smooth any sharp edges your tools might have made. 1 hour in a tumbler with water just about the jewelers shot level and one drop of Dawn with yield shiny and smooth jewelry, which can then be antiqued or kept shiny. Thanks for making this video!
I REALLY wanted to invest in a tumbler! And I’m also heading towards going with sterling silver wire. So I can’t wait to start doing that! Such good tips you gave me, thank you! 🥰
I agree with you about using told made for jewelers. I've only bought a couple so far, but so much better! When first starting I even filed off the teeth of the pliers. Tried taping the ends as some people suggested. Not a good idea. I want to try this dip it stuff, first on my old Lowe's pliers, then I'll see. Another thing the jewelers pliers are ergonomic, so my hands don't get as fatigued. You can buy them online for less than the craft store and they are delivered to your door. Also for cutting chain, I did buy a large pair of Craftsman brand diagonal cutters at Lowes. They cut chain and thick or hard wire effortlessly.
Oh yeah, you can get the plastic dip at hardware stores also. Aluminum wire at the dollar store that's used for florists is fun too, and usually have different colors.
"Gather all the patience you have" - that legit was the magic step I was missing! I was getting so frustrated trying to wrap an agate with no hole. Thank you soooo much for this!!!
I wish I would have watched this before I started making jewelry. I already knew most of these techniques, but I watched and subscribed because your video is very informative and entertaining; without a lot of unnecessary chatting, and you move at a good pace. Well done! I'm looking forward to more of your tutorials. 😘
Marie, I am 72 years old and have been looking at many videos and am so glad you posted yours. I hadn't purchased too much but your video saved me money. Just marvelous. Please tell me the nail polish you are wearing. It is just so eye catching. Hope you read this. Watching you was calming and gave me the "I can do this" attitude. Thanks so much.
Awe...it feels like you're my family (I do have quite a bit of family in Raleigh, NC). I started creating basic jewelry pieces 10 years ago. Still, on my journey into other ways to incorporate jewelry into my projects, I NEVER KNEW about the putty! Thanks so much for putting me up on a whole BUNCH of wire wrapping game! -Pham
Fascinating video. Clicked because had some time and youtube suggested. Not at all making Jewelry. Thought I would watch for a sec and move on. But wow, you are so generous with your knowledge. Organized. Clear. To the point. Charming. So engaging. KUDOS!! And, I learned about dipping the tips of your pliers... Thank you.
Hi from Brazil. I'm thinking of getting into jewelry making because I can buy semi precious and precious gems cheaply in Brazil. What size wire did you use for the earring post?
the first recommendation is exactly what i need, thank you so much!! i have such trouble with scratching the wire and have seen no one mention this yet. lifesaver!
Omg THANK YOU for this video!!! I’m wanting to start making jewelry and have been so overwhelmed with all the “information “ out there!! Now I feel like I might actually be able to do this!
This was the best jewelry video I've ever seen! & I've been into making jewelry for 10 years. Love your energy, how you own your space, truly authentic in delivery & comedic moments. I started putting felt with a sticky side on my pliers but it's bulky so I'm defiantly getting the goo. Thanks for all the tips, the inspiration, and the dopamine hit! 😊
This is such a great video, I learned so much and had so much fun watching it. On a side note, I just wanted to say that some people get allergic reaction to all earring hooks that are not made of silver or gold (least reactive metals used in jewelry making), so before you all start making those from wires check if this is not the case with you (in most cases it will be fine)
Yes, I have issues with nickel plated ear wires or studs. So all the earrings I made, I used either hypoallergenic material, or silver or gold plated findings.
There's a little tool called a wire rounder and it perfectly fies the end of your wire so when you make earring posts or hooks, they're gentle on the ear.
Hope, this is something I keep forgetting to get. Lately, I've been making posts and when I need my posts filed, I'm like dang it, forgot to buy that thing! Thank you for reminding me!!🥰
I absolutely love this video! I've been wrapping for a few years and I hate the marks left by my tools! I'm definitely getting the plastidip and anvil! Thanks for the tips!
"summon all the patience you have in your body" is the 100% truth when wrapping rounded beads without a hole. Lol That was when I discovered square or half round wire, so much easier!
I'm so excited Ive found this creative space, you were the first suggestion when I looked up wire jewelry tutorials! Your personality is so radiant, and I feel well equipped heading to Michaels right now 🥰 Love that for me 🖤
I love you already and I have not watched ANYTHING yet. I adore the fact that you are teaching wire wrapping while your yarn stash is hanging out in the background! Makers unite!!!
Started getting into making bracelets over the summer.....and OMG just found your channel. Thank you for sharing the abundance of information you have I feel much better now that I have some instruction. I feel more confident moving forward 🙏🏿
Summon up all the patience you have! Lolol! I literally did laugh out loud! But okay so I just met you 26 minutes and 8 seconds ago, and I already really like you. You have such a nice voice. I love how you wore the jewelry in the video that you made.. I could go on and on but I didn’t get much sleep last night and I’m to tired to keep texting! Thank you sooooo much for the great tips!
OMG...You are absolutely phenomenal! I have never clicked a notification bell because I have never wanted to be "stalked" just because I subscribed to a channel, I like to re-visit at my leisure. BUT today...I found you and I absolutely love your energy, your humor, your knowledge and your delivery so I want to know when you have something more to share! Now in my mind, we're friends and a notification from you is like a phone call from a friend! Thank you for sharing your beautiful self and talents with the world. Namaste!
Yesss!!!! I LOVE how raw and real you are about this haha. Thank you so much. I successfully wrapped my first piece of quartz (that actually looks nice!) With your help ❤
Oh my god - I love you. Your voice and your sense of humor. I have made so many mistakes in my quilting and other art interests. I hope you have lots of videos.
@@MartianCreations My dear,that is not a compliment.I actually told my husband to watch you and tell me his opinion and he said:Yes,indeed ,she is among the most beautiful women i have ever seen.She has that light dark skin and all the features on her face are perfect ....Besides the beauty,which is a gift from God,i will be watching you for your great work with the tutorials.🙂🙂🙂.I am Aggeliki (Angela ,in English) .
Great video! Not only useful but love your sense of humor as well! Glad you came across my account for 1 have been missing out! Subscribed and hit the bell!
Me as you started going through your list, "oh wow. I never knew that!.... oh wow, super informative." *by the time you got to #1* "Oh she is a BAD MAMA JAMMA!" 😯😯😯 You slayed my entire existence!
This was not only informative but it really sparked creativity for me! Very well edited and so clean and organized. Thanks for your hard work and tips☺️
I found you by accident on a day that I really needed to be cheered up. Thanks for your humor! Maybe you will inspire me to get busy and make more jewelry with my loads of beads and wire. I need to stop adding to my collection, and make some fun stuff with it. Thank you! 😊
Hey Moon Child! Don't you just love this video! Miss Martian has a new fan in me! My late spouse was a many skills type guy. He used the plasti dip technique but that wasn't the name of it. He did a neon colored product like hunter's safety vest. Maybe he hunted dinner with a screwdriver! lol I thought he did that so it was easier to find them. He wasn't very organized so with that color, he could spot his tools in the pile on the floor! Again lol Thank you Missy Martian! Moon child, were you born in July? My mother, daughter and grandson are all Moon Children! Best month ever!!! Barbi jo Stay safe to Miss Martian and to Mr. Moon and your families and furry family if you have some members that fit. Not unshaven husbands, wives or children! Hugs and pets, Bj
Luv your tips, coating pliers in Plasti-Dip👍 and your humor!😂 I'm new to jewelry making and just learned 2 sets of pliers are needed-1 to shape the wire and 1 to hold the other end during manipulation. Hardware store NEEDLE-NOSE pliers will work fine but they have serrated edges and leave marks. FLAT-JAWED CHAIN-NOSE pliers have flat surfaces designed for gripping wire/ jewelry wire WITHOUT LEAVING MARKS OR RIDGES. Chain-Nose pliers also have shorter jaws than Needle-nose pliers making them easier to work with. Chain-Nose pliers can also be used for opening and closing jump rings, as they taper towards the tip and can be easily manipulated into small spaces. FLAT-NOSE pliers have non-tapered tips and a wide surface area making it easier to grip jewelry wire. So, 1 pair of Chain-Nose and 1 pair of Flat-Nose pliers would work very well or 2 sets of Flat-Nose pliers. Happy Jewelry making : )
This was my first visit to your channel. I love your personality. I subscribed IMMEDIATELY. I love your tips and love that ring you made. I hope you do segment on RINGS‼😍👍✌👌❣
Awe that means the world to me! This is why I make these video. If someone's learning something or smiling, my job here is done! Thank you for your subscribe! 🥰
Loved ALL your tips gurl!!! Thank you & bless you!!! I've been on an inspiration dry spell and this really got me excited to do something new. I've been designing jewelry for 18 yrs, but I've never done wire wrapping like this. I've used wire very seldom, great tips!!! 👍🏻🙏🏻❤️😘
Your sense of humor is great! Clear & concise instructions hold my attention. Some folks just talk too much before getting to the subject & I have to move on. ❤
I loved this video! I've only been doing the wire wrapping for a little while, so this was full of some great tips - plus, it was entertaining! Thanks so much! :)
You’re so cute and helpful!! This is exactly the types of stuff I was looking for to just get into basics. I appreciate how you describe what your fingers are doing and with flair and humor to boot!
Made my 1st piece today and was like,I need a video that touches all the points b4 I buy things I don’t neeed and BY GOLLY you’ve touched EVERY POINT. Liked, commented, saved and SUBSCRIBED 💎💎
Your wire wrapping skills are dope. I'm just beginning but I'm confident I'll be as nice as you one day : )... Also, I was hoping for some tips to protect the tips of my fingers. I feel like I'm rubbing off my fingerprints haha. Great video!
Just google “silicone finger sleeves”. I used them in the past when I used to yarn bomb and use a battery powered glue gun which were so much hotter than the average glue gun, SO HOT that I kinda burned my fingerprints off. But I got some finger sleeves and I’ve used them for many things. I’m sure they’ll be great for wire wrapping!
The Plasti Dip was the best tip! (I want to use it on my thumbs!!) I'm just starting out so I've got to build up some callus'! I'll be getting some of those silicon finger sleeves!
😂 All the supplies are located here:
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So glad you all are enjoying this video! So glad I can help those just starting out!
I'm having trouble finding the link to the tutorial for the ear wires. Please advise, thank you!!
@@Bella.Nicole.143 I don't have a video just on how to make earring wire, I do it in EVERY earring video I do. There's a timestamp below to it in THIS video. I hope that was what you were asking. ♥️🥰♥️
Thank you for the quick response! Just as you were starting to make the earring wire you mentioned that you will link the video of the original tutorial that you learned that from. You pointed to the top corner of the screen where you were going to put it but I didn't see it. Thank you!
the videos are there. click the small "i" and TWO videos will display.
Definitely amazing info! Thank you so much
"Summon all the patience you have in your body" Yes, we often need to that when crafting.
I totally cracked up at this.
Absolutely 😂
IKR!!! 😂😂😂 girl you ain’t lied lol
Sis I'm so glad to have stopped by this channel today.. I'm addicted. These are the best Tips ever.... I'm so ready to get started you inspired me. No eyes harmed in the making of this video. Awesome. I'm about to binge watch your videos now. Hey hey miss ya from NYC.
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Your channel is the reason I'm going to finally learn how to make jewelry because- no obnoxious music, your voice is extra soothing, your sound doesn't fluctuate, the content is very informative and detailed without beating a dead horse, you are helping people save money and time, you have a great personality, and you have great style. Thank you!
I work so hard on getting rid of obnoxious music and making sure my sound is good! I'm so glad my channel can help you get on the road to your jewelry making journey! Thank you for being here and chosing me! 🥰
Amen! Amen! Amen!
Yes. She is a great teacher and good videos!
I agree
I agree with everything, except the music. Her voice is so melodious, but the music drowned it out and was very annoying. No music on demos is the rule.
"Y'all. I made a necklace that says 'butts.' Why? Because I can."
Okay. I am loving this energy.
nearly had me fall off the chair!
Hilarious. Reminded me of Samuel L Jackson for a second
😂😂😂😂
✨✨✨the zoom✨✨✨
@@popi60601 well at least you didn't, I did.... hurt like heck. I'd better sue.... lol
She's great! Butt.... because I can,gotta love it!
You're the type of content creator that keeps people coming back for more.
Oh my goodness, no one has ever mentioned the Plasti Dip, Thank you so much. I am subscribing to you
Right?! This is the first time I've ever heard of it & I've been over here wondering how I'm gonna avoid ruining my wire or my fingertips & here, the eternal question has just been answered for me.
Yep a first for me too! Learned to use painter's tape, which was good for about 2 projects when you use thick heavy duty square wire like I did. This def looks like a #wirewrappinggamechanger!
I needed that tip about the Plasti Dip. I ended up buying a similar product, called Tool Magic, but it makes a huge difference! Thank you.
@@tagalonggal do you like the Tool Magic?
@@spunkygmahappy4778 yeah, it’s okay. Not 100 percent smooth, but it’s not marring the wire at all.
Hi, I know this video is 5 yrs old yet it helped me in 2025. After it advanced me to a different creator who was very chatty, I returned to your page to say THANK YOU. I learned three techniques, more importantly, I was reminded of what I tell my son constantly, which is that we can learn a lot when we open our ears & pay attention. We appreciate you and thank you.
Omg. I wish I had seen this before jumping in feet first. I love your humor.
Awe shucks! Thank you! There’s always more things to learn about wire stuffs! 🙃
Clever jewelry!
Me too!! Martian you seem really cool. I like your style xx.sarah james
Me too!🙂
Yes, love your personality! Makes it fun to watch!
Love your energy, teaching style, and explanations. You had me at "I'm gonna start at 10 because this is my video and I can do what I want" lol. Thank you!
Butts...because I can...had me LMAO. I love watching videos like yours. No fuss, nothing too complicated, letting people know it’s ok to play around and have fun with your art! Love your glasses, love your top 10, love your personality.
Butts necklaces are super important! Thank you I got these glasses years ago at GOGGLES4U.COM.
You've got lots of personality, and you are very enjoyable to watch! Thanks for all the great tips!!!!
Hey there!! Loved your video 😁👍 I teach beginner jewellery making as well and wanted to pass on a tip: standard ear wires and posts are made with 20Ga (0.8mm) wire. 18Ga (1mm) tends to be too big unless someone is used to wearing piercing studs or the hole is already slightly stretched. Using thinner wire can contribute to a tearing of the hole especially when there is excess weight on the earring or accidentally gets grabbed (think your favorite shirt, scarf or tiny human!) Hope this helps! Keep up the great work!!
I neeeeeded this info! Thank you! Wrote it on my board near my creating desk! 🥰
@@MartianCreations glad to be of service!
Thank you!!
Appreciate the mm
I have a 0.25mm in my stash. Bought in error (went shopping before doing proper research) what is it good for?
New to jewelry making at 67 years old! Best video ever for newbie’s ❤️
Your very detailed, perfect camera angles, EXCELLENT personality, so very talented!!!
Thank you!!! You’re beautiful inside and out😊❤️
Pause. OK, the first two minutes have given me valuable information I had no idea about. That's how I judge a good video; did I learn anything? and how much BS did I have to sift through to get it. Unpaused, carry on. BTW, LOVE your Monstera wire earrings.
This has to be the best comment I received on this video out of all the 200+ comments. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
A really helpful video, no annoying music, singing, life story or "air hostess voice" just clear instructions. Great tips that I am going to put into action.Thank you so much!
THANK YOU for being so real. I have bought the whole store before, I also have all kinds of metal bits everywhere. Learned so very very much.
I'm new to beading, wire-wrapping and jewelry making. This video showed my how to do 10 things that I never would have thought of, didn't have loud music or any background noise at all, really, and you explain/demonstrate as you go along. Add your personality and sense of humor, and this video has it all!!
“Summon all the patience you have in your body” lol. Love it. 😁❤️
I have to put this on a sweatshirt. Seriously. 🤣
Love all these things that you express in this video, which it came handy for the tools dip that protect the wire from being damage. I was using a piece of fabric that i would cover the wire with. This is better. Thanks. Happy New Years 2024! Keep sharing.❤❤❤
OMG THANK YOU for having timestamps so I can skip to the parts I need. Sometimes my adhd makes sitting through a whole vid pure torture haha. Even if I want to watch the whole thing, I like knowing what's coming.
Lots of great tips, thanks!
I don't even make jewelry but watching you makes me want to! lol I have so many other projects on hand that I'm doing no time to start something new. I'll tell you though you are very enjoyable to watch! There's something about your calm voice with a little bit of sass thrown in! I love it! Great job with explaining your techniques!
Even though I don't make jewelry (my arthritic hands are too clunky), this video was super helpful in guiding me in my quest to make wire "cradles" for my air plants. My first attempts were very amateurish, but this video has given me some ideas how to make them nicer. I'll watch more of your videos and practice with the too thin wire I have on hand while I wait for my heavier gauge wire to arrive tomorrow. ❤ Thank you!
Just don’t use copper with plants!
"Summon all the patience that you have, and try to wrap the wire around the bead".
Finally! Someone who is truthful about the frustrations of wire wrapping. I am now a subscriber.
What a great video. Your steps are not only clear and well explained, but your fun teaching style and sense of humor really kept my attention, too. So good of you to put your steps in the written explanation. That added bonus is so often overlooked in other videos. Thanks much!
WOW. I began my wire-wrapping journey about five months ago, and you just saved me a mess of unnecessary spending. Thank you for that great video. I also began my UA-cam journey and selling my products. There is still so much to learn, but these videos are inspiring. Good luck with your journey.
Want to see how you made those big leaf earrings!
ua-cam.com/video/qGO3NeI85fE/v-deo.html right here! Enjoy, it's super easy!
@@MartianCreations thanks, lady!
Is monstera the name of the plant? Or just cuz they’re giant earrings?
@@violaspencer5628 Monstera is the name of the plant. It actually has splits and holes in the leaves. Beautiful leaf, I wanted to replicate it.
Do you sell these earrings?
@@aj-wb9qz yes, on Etsy. Link is on my channel page.....but unfortunately, I'm on mental health vacation until February 1, 2021. 🥰🥰🥰
I absolutely love you voice! It’s so easy to listen too and calming. I can relax while I try to summon all my patience to fight with a squirrelly bead with my club hands. Anyway, I am definitely subscribing and thank you for making these videos! 👍🏻👍🏻you are are great teacher!
Thank you! I call that my "video voice"! And enjoy! 🥰🥰🥰
I love your warm personality! Can’t wait to see what else you have on your channel, this is the 1st one of yours I’ve seen. I’m getting into jewelry making and had no idea if I needed wire, stretchy string, waxed chord, hemp, chain, etc. for all the things I want to make
Awe thanks! 🥰 I love your "name"!
Marie, I had no idea you were on UA-cam. Genius presentation. You have a worldwide following! Love, Donata
Well Hello there! My fellow market friend! I said I was gonna do it, here I am! My followers are so awesome too. So glad you found me! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@MartianCreations have not seen you since Durham Art Walk, but I don't recall which year. I was at the last one, March, 2020, which occurred one week before the pandemic shutdown. I love your high production values as well as your timing and how your personality comes through. Everything about the delivery and package is first-rate!
I started watching another "tips and secrets of wire wrapping" video, but clicked on yours because the other one was boring (though not for lack of trying). You have so much personality! And no one--NO ONE--that I've watched has mentioned Plastidip so far, nor have I seen it on any tools they use, but I think that will be amazing for me. I've been scratching and nicking my wires with my tools.
What!? That's crazy. When I was just beginning, that was a huge problem for me. It still is when I get new tools and forget to Plastidip them. So glad you were able to find some tips YOU can use in your wire wrapping adventures! Thank you!!! 🥰
So glad I found your channel. I don't see myself making jewelry or wrapping wires, but there is always a chance and I know you are here. Thanks so much. Going to bing out on your videos!!! Glad I have sorbet for the journey!!😄👍🏽👍🏽
Great tips, thanks, but the Plastidip tip the best ever.
I think because you got tool from Lowes is why this is needed. Cant imagine putting this on expensive pliers.
@@jaxpax2566 so are you saying expensive players won't scratch your work but cheap ones will?
@@kerriefearby9542 I do it as a business. If it's a hobby then & you using aluminium then you can follow her suggestion. So I guess its important to note that I dont use aluminum which is an extremely pliable metal & what the author of the vid uses. Therefore the marking would show up VERY easily. For metal work I mainly use cooper wire & sheet metal. Occasionally I use brass for variety. I took jewelry making classes for 8 yrs. I do have one "regular" small pliers that I rarely use but always use jewelry tools. I got my first tools from Contenti which was the basic 4 piece. I since purchased 2 tools each from Beadsmith & Xuron which are both great companies. (I picked them up a Bead/trade shows) I plan to purchase my next set from Lindstrom. I started with cheap hammers from Michaels. My instructor told me invest in Fretz so I have 2 Fretz & 1 Maker hammers & brass 1 lbs & 2 lbs hammers that I got from the JA & MJSA show from the vendor Rio Grande. Got stamp supplies from ImpressArt. Micro tools & Rio Grande are great places to view & do your research but purchase on sale. My disk cutter & dapper I got on sale at Amazon. I started soldering & looking forward to learning more but I started with stringing & beadweaving. If you want to establish selling/business then google the names I mentioned. Hope this helps.
@@jaxpax2566 this helps loads!!! Thanks!🥰
@@jaxpax2566 I wanna see your work now :/
Brilliant idea on the hole in ring dowel! Thank you :)
So glad I found you as I just started wire wrapping today and don’t need to be buying out the store like I’ve done with scrapbooking supplies. Love that there’s such a thing as Plastidip and thanks for demoing that!
I just came across your videos. As one who's been making jewelry for about 9 years, I thought these tips were excellent. Like yourself, when I started I bought EVERYTHING. Lol I have a shoebox with a bunch of things in it that are a waste of money because I never use those things. I stumbled across a wire gauger by accident, as they aren't readily available at all hobby/craft stores. It has really saved me frustration when working on many projects. And the plastic dip was the same as I started with the tools that had the little silicone tips that you may have to replace more often than you'd think. Great video that I know will be so helpful for beginners.
You just made my whole day like 800,000,000,000,000% better. Useful, and so damn funny. Your vibes are WIN.
Love your vitality and sense of humor as well as your can-do attitude. It helped me feel more confident in my jewelry making. ❤
I came across your video by chance. I've dabbled with wire wrapping for a few years but would get frustrated most of the time. I saw this and had some time, so I watched it. You had my attention, laughter, and interest in your personality from the start. I love your humor. I even showed the "Butts" part of the video to my husband and he even thought it was funny. I think one of my favorite parts of the video is the honesty about the pencil erasers. That really made me laugh because I have done that before and I believe in improvisation. You nailed it with this video!! Thank you for being you!!
When you've gotten a little budget saved up for tools, the difference between hardware store pliers and cutters vs pro jewelry tools is like the difference between an economy car and a Mercedes. It's amazing how much better they work and how much better they feel like an extension of your hand.
Your idea of plastic coating the ends is a great one and if you go with pro tools, you'll see how little they mark metals.
If someone ventures into sterling wire (which feels SO good to work with and wear), a tumbler is an awesome tool to smooth any sharp edges your tools might have made. 1 hour in a tumbler with water just about the jewelers shot level and one drop of Dawn with yield shiny and smooth jewelry, which can then be antiqued or kept shiny.
Thanks for making this video!
I REALLY wanted to invest in a tumbler! And I’m also heading towards going with sterling silver wire. So I can’t wait to start doing that! Such good tips you gave me, thank you! 🥰
I agree with you about using told made for jewelers. I've only bought a couple so far, but so much better! When first starting I even filed off the teeth of the pliers. Tried taping the ends as some people suggested. Not a good idea. I want to try this dip it stuff, first on my old Lowe's pliers, then I'll see. Another thing the jewelers pliers are ergonomic, so my hands don't get as fatigued.
You can buy them online for less than the craft store and they are delivered to your door. Also for cutting chain, I did buy a large pair of Craftsman brand diagonal cutters at Lowes. They cut chain and thick or hard wire effortlessly.
Oh yeah, you can get the plastic dip at hardware stores also. Aluminum wire at the dollar store that's used for florists is fun too, and usually have different colors.
"Gather all the patience you have" - that legit was the magic step I was missing! I was getting so frustrated trying to wrap an agate with no hole. Thank you soooo much for this!!!
I REALLY should put that on a t-shirt huh!? So glad this video was helpful to you!🙃Thank you for your kind words!
I wish I would have watched this before I started making jewelry. I already knew most of these techniques, but I watched and subscribed because your video is very informative and entertaining; without a lot of unnecessary chatting, and you move at a good pace. Well done! I'm looking forward to more of your tutorials. 😘
Marie, I am 72 years old and have been looking at many videos and am so glad you posted yours. I hadn't purchased too much but your video saved me money. Just marvelous. Please tell me the nail polish you are wearing. It is just so eye catching. Hope you read this. Watching you was calming and gave me the "I can do this" attitude. Thanks so much.
Awe...it feels like you're my family (I do have quite a bit of family in Raleigh, NC). I started creating basic jewelry pieces 10 years ago. Still, on my journey into other ways to incorporate jewelry into my projects, I NEVER KNEW about the putty! Thanks so much for putting me up on a whole BUNCH of wire wrapping game! -Pham
Fascinating video. Clicked because had some time and youtube suggested. Not at all making Jewelry. Thought I would watch for a sec and move on. But wow, you are so generous with your knowledge. Organized. Clear. To the point. Charming. So engaging. KUDOS!! And, I learned about dipping the tips of your pliers... Thank you.
Literally the best video I could have found
Awe thank you so MUCH! Means the world to me! Thank you for watching!
Hi from Brazil. I'm thinking of getting into jewelry making because I can buy semi precious and precious gems cheaply in Brazil. What size wire did you use for the earring post?
the first recommendation is exactly what i need, thank you so much!! i have such trouble with scratching the wire and have seen no one mention this yet. lifesaver!
Omg THANK YOU for this video!!! I’m wanting to start making jewelry and have been so overwhelmed with all the “information “ out there!! Now I feel like I might actually be able to do this!
This was the best jewelry video I've ever seen! & I've been into making jewelry for 10 years. Love your energy, how you own your space, truly authentic in delivery & comedic moments. I started putting felt with a sticky side on my pliers but it's bulky so I'm defiantly getting the goo.
Thanks for all the tips, the inspiration, and the dopamine hit! 😊
This is such a great video, I learned so much and had so much fun watching it. On a side note, I just wanted to say that some people get allergic reaction to all earring hooks that are not made of silver or gold (least reactive metals used in jewelry making), so before you all start making those from wires check if this is not the case with you (in most cases it will be fine)
Super important if you plan to sell your work too! I know I've had to walk away from awesome vendors because their product wouldn't work for me
Yes, I have issues with nickel plated ear wires or studs. So all the earrings I made, I used either hypoallergenic material, or silver or gold plated findings.
I love your sassy humor. I watched to the end more to hear what you would say next then the teaching but it was good too!
There's a little tool called a wire rounder and it perfectly fies the end of your wire so when you make earring posts or hooks, they're gentle on the ear.
Hope, this is something I keep forgetting to get. Lately, I've been making posts and when I need my posts filed, I'm like dang it, forgot to buy that thing! Thank you for reminding me!!🥰
I love this. I especially like how calm your voice is . So many UA-camr take energy, pitch and volume over board.
I absolutely love this video! I've been wrapping for a few years and I hate the marks left by my tools! I'm definitely getting the plastidip and anvil! Thanks for the tips!
Yeaeeee! Awesome sauce! So glad I was able to help! ♥️♥️♥️
@@MartianCreations and let me tell you. I laughed SO HARD when you made the butts necklace. It was hilarious. 💖
it had to be done!!! 🤣
I've seen your video in my recommendations for awhile now and I'm pinching myself for not clicking sooner. Your personality is amazing
"summon all the patience you have in your body" is the 100% truth when wrapping rounded beads without a hole. Lol That was when I discovered square or half round wire, so much easier!
I LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE!! I've just oopsed upon your channel and am now following. Thanks for sharing these tips. Be blessed.
I'm so excited Ive found this creative space, you were the first suggestion when I looked up wire jewelry tutorials! Your personality is so radiant, and I feel well equipped heading to Michaels right now 🥰 Love that for me 🖤
You got this! So glad I was able to help!!!🥰🥰🥰
I’m going to start wire wrapping and I feel the exact same way! I hope everything works out well for you 💛🌱
I love you already and I have not watched ANYTHING yet. I adore the fact that you are teaching wire wrapping while your yarn stash is hanging out in the background! Makers unite!!!
Started getting into making bracelets over the summer.....and OMG just found your channel. Thank you for sharing the abundance of information you have I feel much better now that I have some instruction. I feel more confident moving forward 🙏🏿
Summon up all the patience you have! Lolol! I literally did laugh out loud! But okay so I just met you 26 minutes and 8 seconds ago, and I already really like you. You have such a nice voice. I love how you wore the jewelry in the video that you made.. I could go on and on but I didn’t get much sleep last night and I’m to tired to keep texting! Thank you sooooo much for the great tips!
I saw your video just in time before starting making jewellery !! WOW God really exist. Thank you so so much !! Bless you xx
OMG...You are absolutely phenomenal! I have never clicked a notification bell because I have never wanted to be "stalked" just because I subscribed to a channel, I like to re-visit at my leisure. BUT today...I found you and I absolutely love your energy, your humor, your knowledge and your delivery so I want to know when you have something more to share! Now in my mind, we're friends and a notification from you is like a phone call from a friend! Thank you for sharing your beautiful self and talents with the world. Namaste!
Yesss!!!! I LOVE how raw and real you are about this haha. Thank you so much. I successfully wrapped my first piece of quartz (that actually looks nice!) With your help ❤
Oh my god - I love you. Your voice and your sense of humor. I have made so many mistakes in my quilting and other art interests. I hope you have lots of videos.
I’m sure I’m saying the same thing everyone else is, but…thank you!! I bought the store then didn’t know where to begin!!!
The whole store. Loll
You are so funny (naturally) and easy to listen to, a very good teacher.
If I only had half your personality... That was a hoot. Thank you for the fantastic tips!
Awe thank you, I hope the tips helped! 🥰
@@MartianCreations I just found you and i must tell you that your beauty is beyond words...Much love from Greece😃😃😃
@@ΑκηςΑεκ ok, I actually tear up😪, You’re so sweet! so glad you found my video and my channel🥰
@@MartianCreations My dear,that is not a compliment.I actually told my husband to watch you and tell me his opinion and he said:Yes,indeed ,she is among the most beautiful women i have ever seen.She has that light dark skin and all the features on her face are perfect ....Besides the beauty,which is a gift from God,i will be watching you for your great work with the tutorials.🙂🙂🙂.I am Aggeliki (Angela ,in English) .
You are hilarious!
Subscribed and Notified!
The more I watch this video... the more I love it! Thank you!
Great video! Not only useful but love your sense of humor as well! Glad you came across my account for 1 have been missing out! Subscribed and hit the bell!
Oh...P.S. it is called a ring mandrel. But dowel works too!
Awe thank you so much!!! 🥰
THANK YOU! WOW! Love this! You’re very very good at explaining.. a born teacher! 🤗🥰 God bless.. 💜
Awe shucks! thank you so much!!! 🥰
I love you! "I made a necklace that says butts." Instant subscribed, you made lol irl😆❤️
Me as you started going through your list, "oh wow. I never knew that!.... oh wow, super informative."
*by the time you got to #1* "Oh she is a BAD MAMA JAMMA!" 😯😯😯 You slayed my entire existence!
This was not only informative but it really sparked creativity for me! Very well edited and so clean and organized. Thanks for your hard work and tips☺️
I found you by accident on a day that I really needed to be cheered up. Thanks for your humor! Maybe you will inspire me to get busy and make more jewelry with my loads of beads and wire. I need to stop adding to my collection, and make some fun stuff with it. Thank you! 😊
Thank you! Your video is very informative. You have helped me realize what I was doing wrong.
WOW!!! This is the best DIY wiring tip video I've ever watched!!! Love your videos!!!!😂
I work with cars so I know how to handle plasti dip. Never would have thought about using it for this tho! Thanks!
that’s so cool! Yup! Works like a charm! 🥰 Thank you for watching my video!
Hey Moon Child! Don't you just love this video! Miss Martian has a new fan in me! My late spouse was a many skills type guy. He used the plasti dip technique but that wasn't the name of it. He did a neon colored product like hunter's safety vest. Maybe he hunted dinner with a screwdriver! lol I thought he did that so it was easier to find them. He wasn't very organized so with that color, he could spot his tools in the pile on the floor! Again lol Thank you Missy Martian! Moon child, were you born in July? My mother, daughter and grandson are all Moon Children! Best month ever!!! Barbi jo Stay safe to Miss Martian and to Mr. Moon and your families and furry family if you have some members that fit. Not unshaven husbands, wives or children! Hugs and pets, Bj
Smile, laugh, and don't take myself so seriously: YES. Love your breezy personality!
Omg straight up I never knew any of this haha thank you I am just making things for myself so far
I love what you said about patience, because it is so true!!
Oh my goodness, you are so danged smart, you my Wire wrapping Star
Luv your tips, coating pliers in Plasti-Dip👍 and your humor!😂 I'm new to jewelry making and just learned 2 sets of pliers are needed-1 to shape the wire and 1 to hold the other end during manipulation. Hardware store NEEDLE-NOSE pliers will work fine but they have serrated edges and leave marks. FLAT-JAWED CHAIN-NOSE pliers have flat surfaces designed for gripping wire/ jewelry wire WITHOUT LEAVING MARKS OR RIDGES. Chain-Nose pliers also have shorter jaws than Needle-nose pliers making them easier to work with. Chain-Nose pliers can also be used for opening and closing jump rings, as they taper towards the tip and can be easily manipulated into small spaces. FLAT-NOSE pliers have non-tapered tips and a wide surface area making it easier to grip jewelry wire. So, 1 pair of Chain-Nose and 1 pair of Flat-Nose pliers would work very well or 2 sets of Flat-Nose pliers. Happy Jewelry making : )
This was my first visit to your channel. I love your personality. I subscribed IMMEDIATELY. I love your tips and love that ring you made. I hope you do segment on RINGS‼😍👍✌👌❣
Awe that means the world to me! This is why I make these video. If someone's learning something or smiling, my job here is done! Thank you for your subscribe! 🥰
Absolutely my favorite of all the videos I’ve seen of yours. You are genuine, intelligently presented, funny, humble and absolutely radiant!
Loved ALL your tips gurl!!! Thank you & bless you!!! I've been on an inspiration dry spell and this really got me excited to do something new. I've been designing jewelry for 18 yrs, but I've never done wire wrapping like this. I've used wire very seldom, great tips!!! 👍🏻🙏🏻❤️😘
Oh no, I dont want to miss stuff! Thank you!
Your sense of humor is great! Clear & concise instructions hold my attention. Some folks just talk too much before getting to the subject & I have to move on. ❤
I loved this video! I've only been doing the wire wrapping for a little while, so this was full of some great tips - plus, it was entertaining! Thanks so much! :)
You’re so cute and helpful!! This is exactly the types of stuff I was looking for to just get into basics. I appreciate how you describe what your fingers are doing and with flair and humor to boot!
I have no intention of making jewelry but so enjoyed watching you! Thank you
Thank you Marie, one last tip. Practice makes perfect. I am so impatient, but you have shown me I can do it with a little patient's
Thanks for the tips! Love your personality and the zooming moments
Made my 1st piece today and was like,I need a video that touches all the points b4 I buy things I don’t neeed and BY GOLLY you’ve touched EVERY POINT. Liked, commented, saved and SUBSCRIBED 💎💎
Your wire wrapping skills are dope. I'm just beginning but I'm confident I'll be as nice as you one day : )... Also, I was hoping for some tips to protect the tips of my fingers. I feel like I'm rubbing off my fingerprints haha. Great video!
Just google “silicone finger sleeves”. I used them in the past when I used to yarn bomb and use a battery powered glue gun which were so much hotter than the average glue gun, SO HOT that I kinda burned my fingerprints off. But I got some finger sleeves and I’ve used them for many things. I’m sure they’ll be great for wire wrapping!
The Plasti Dip was the best tip! (I want to use it on my thumbs!!) I'm just starting out so I've got to build up some callus'! I'll be getting some of those silicon finger sleeves!
I love love love watching your video. Not only did I learn some new things, but you also have the best personality!
i literally started wire wrapping yesterday! this was so helpful. I'm definitely making earrings!
So glad I inspired you! Yeaeeee🥰 I believe in you!!
"I can do what ever I want to do"...LOVE IT!! And thanks for the tips!!!
Queen sISTAH you ARE Amazing and awesome... thank you!
You are now officially adored by yet another person…sending love & huge thanks from NYC 💜🥰
You're awesome and thank you for the much needed info 💙
So glad to help! 🥰