Denise made it easy and simple to do wire wrapping. She expalaned it well. This is a good video !!! You must watch this ! Thanks Denise for making this video
I accidentally stumbled across your videos... Boy am I glad that I did... You have such a wonderful way of explaining things, you are a very good teacher if it is not what you do for a living already, id be absolutely shocked !!!!! Thank u so much for sharing this with us all, im super grateful.. tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment and I have not seen my doctor since the week before Christmas,. I normally see her every week she is a humongous part of my life and I bought her a journal / calendar book, pen , a box of chocolate and a Christmas card and really jus felt that gift was just so, ugh, ordinary... I really wanted to get her something different, ya kno something that would actually mean something and meant something to me and this is perfect I am now up making her the most perfect Christmas present ever , thanks to u!!? So ty so much yr a wonderful teacher and very talented!!! I will be watching many more of your videos....❤
Thank you!! I've been watching lots of videos on wire wrapping an this is the first one that didn't confuse me! Thank you for making your video so easy to understand!
This is the first video that actually clicked with me. I am not new to jewelery at all and the more complex Technics always seemed to be easy to catch on to but wire wrapping had always evaded me. I tried it for a while a long time ago but couldn't get it at all. Your video made something click inside my head that made it all make sense. Thank you so much, I will be spending my upcoming weeks just looking for stones on the ground to make into pendants for the practice. This truly was the best thing I have stumbled upon and it's sparked a creative part of my brain that had been dormant for a long time. Again, thank you! You really will never know how much this simple video has helped me! ♥️
Thanks Denise, your videos are so clear. I'm just starting out on this wrapping business and until I saw your tutorials thought I'd never be able to do it.
Thank you for this video. I recently started wire wrapping and I've found while difficult, it's a lot of fun. I'm grateful for this tutorial, as it helps with my attempts with more rounded stones. It holds it more in place and it's helping with my attempts to get better at this.
I'm a beginner just getting into wire wrapping and this video really helped relive the anxiety of doing so. I accidentally ordered a professional Jeweler Wire Wrapping book rather than a beginners one and got intimated. This is much easier to follow along.
Thanks, keeping hands steady over your work area for camera wld help.. and focussing on each step you have achieved wld be able for us practical folk. Nice work!
Thank you so very much cuz I was struggling at this and you just made it look so easy and now I realize where I was messing up. God bless you thank you
Finally! a wire wrap that is easy and not hard! i have seen other vids on how to,but looked complicated and i would get frustrated. Thanks for sharing! :)
These are basic and perfect for my amethyst i am working with, you want the stone to be the centerpiece more than the wire, love it. thanks for sharing!
Your Amazing and Thank you. You helped me learn how to do this, I watched another video and I didn’t have the hand coordination to do the stone wire wrapped necklace that she did in the video, I’m still having a little issue with the top of the necklace for the chain but I hope that I get better at doing that part soon. I have some very small stones yours are a little bigger, and so I know now to get bigger stones and get one with a teardrop shape just to make it easier, I bought my stones at earthbound it’s a store here.
I watched almost 10 videos that I THOUGHT made sense but then I realized the stones I picked out were very small and tumbled so I ended up having such a ridiculous amount of wire wrapping on my stone that it basically hid the stone & looked like sh*t This video ACTUALLY made sense to me, so I'm going to start over on my messy one & I feel way more confident on how it'll come out on try 2
+Annette McNeil i love the crystal oracle Cards too, I have a deck by Judy Hall, they're great. What a great gift, you can never have enough crystals as far as I'm concerned 😊Happy Holiday!
thanks I liked it. going to check your supply list I was wondering how to strand or string heart shaped rose quartz with out a hole I want to dangle from a journals I will make. the buyer can always take off later and wear or cut the copper-wire whatever and have to hold or put on alter/carry as is. wow thank you I will subscribe!
are you familiar with the product Provo Craft Silent Setter...been doing some searches. I just got a used one and not all sizes of eyelets are there. I was just told by a source small, medium, large sizes [1//16, 2/8 ,3/16 respective if that sounds right]... where can I get these in aluminum? might you have a source? TY
+Dan ny I have an interest in the healing properties and energies of crystals and gems but I'm no expert on any of it. I do like this website for information on the metaphysical properties of gems and metals too, here's a link if you're interested. meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com/silver 😊
These 2 tutorials might help for Rings ua-cam.com/video/pF4CKK21e6c/v-deo.html. ua-cam.com/video/4QqFTO9dpHo/v-deo.html I’m working on some ideas for videos with sea glass since I have a ton too and would like to use it. Hopefully I’ll figure something out soon, 😊
I like what you did and you are a good instructor. I became a bit lost when you had the single loop and wrapped a wire around it. The video also cuts away at that point. I needed better visuals and more time to process. Also when you make the loop, couldn’t follow it well.
the first two twists you make. how do you how the crystal in place while adjusting the wires? because it's hard to do this it never ends up being in the place I want it to be, or doesn't end up laying flat against the stone
+tara moriarty you can try measuring the stone at the place you want the wires to be, then without the stone take the 2 wire and twist the opposite sides leaving the center untwisted, leaving a space about the size of the stone so you can slip the stone into the space and that should already be quite fitted to the stone. You can also use a little masking tape to hold the stone to the wire temporarily, placing the tape on the outside over the wire and stone, hope this helps, let me know how it works out.
Very good video. What happens if you wrap stones with wire thicker than the recommended gauge? I have 18 gauge wire which is slightly thicker than 22 or 26 gauge.
An 18 gauge wire is perfectly fine to use, it will be sturdier and you can use heavier stones. The heavier the gauge usually means the wire is stiffer and can be more difficult to work with but if you don’t have any issues with the malleability then it’s perfect to use. The 26 gauge is a little too thin for anything other than light stones and for earrings, it usually won’t be as durable as a heavier gauge. 😊
This is the first wire wrapping tutorial I watched and I really like it! Do you have any videos on how to wire wrap several on the same necklace? Like a 3 in 1.
For the earrings I used about 1 foot of 26 gauge gold wire, 2, 8mmx 4mm turquoise nugget beads and 2 earwires. For the pendant in the tutorial I used a 30mmx 20mm amazonite tumbled stone, and 1 1/2 feet of 24 gauge copper wire. For the tooth design I used a 30mmx10mm flame agate gemstone and 1 foot of silver wire.
Very nice! Thank you very much for the vid. Just beginning to tumble stones as a hobby and have a question. What metal wires have you used and which do you prefer? Steel, copper, silver or gold? Any input would be appreciated.
+baynerw tumbling stones is great, I tried it a while back and got some great results, good luck. As far as wire goes, I honestly haven't worked with the steel so can't comment on that. I do work with copper on occasion but not much as some people can have reactions to it and it can turn green, also chain, if your making a pendant is difficult to find in copper. I like to work with sterling silver and gold fill for projects that I am giving away, or projects that I have sold in the past. For most of my videos I use a coated copper wire, like Artistic wire or an equal brand that Artbeads.com make. This wire is great for projects where you are learning and can give nice tarnish free results for a while. Ultimately when choosing wire you should keep in mind your budget, your experience, as well as how long you want your project to last because eventually with prolonged wear the less expensive wire will lose it's finish. I hope this is helpful and here's a link to a video I made about wire gauge and hardness in case your interested. ua-cam.com/video/ujuT8negdik/v-deo.html :) Denise
You can use any type of wire you want, the only thing to keep in mind is that it’s malleable enough to work with because if it’s too stiff it will snap when you’re twisting it. Hope this helps 😊
+Hannah Moore No, I used to have an online jewelry store but now it's just tutorials, maybe in the future i will open up another store because I'm getting quite a bit of projects piling up :)
You done great...don't focus on any perceived flaws, you did amazing...now I know how to wrap. One video just annoyed me by wrapping it in tissue then wetting it smh
Where do you recommend buying quality gemstones from? I want to find real gemstones and nothing made in a lab. Is there a go to website where jewelry makers source their crystals?
Etsy has a lot of great sellers of quality gemstones and gemstone beads. There are different suppliers based on whether they are drilled, or non drilled gemstones. I like lillysbeadbox.com for beads, I’ve ordered from www.etsy.com/ca/shop/GEMSCARTIN for gemstones that are not drilled and I liked the quality but the choice is yours. The best thing to do is to order a small amount of beads or stones from a seller with high feedback and see how you like it. Hope this helps, 😊
It takes a few tries to get it neat but everytime I redo my stone its always gotten better (my mistake was using wires too thin and just using my hands)
Try to wrap a new piece of wire around the pieces and use pliers to squeeze it tight, then make a loop. If you can weave the tail of the new wire a little around the original wire in inconspicuous places that can give it more stability to stay. If you try to work with really flexible or soft wire it can help eliminate the snapping wire issue. Good luck 😊
Can you show how you did the long tooth-shaped stone specifically? It's a rather stupid question, I know, but I'm planning on trying to wire wrap some coyote teeth to make necklaces.
It’s exactly the same procedure, start from the point of the tooth and work your way up. Make the center by twisting the side wires and leaving a small space in the middle for the tip of the tooth to fit in, then work upwards. Actually wrapping that shape is slightly easier. Best thing to do is just give it a try and see how it works out. Good luck 😊
Denise Mathew Denise oh my word how have you been I've been so worried about you I finally got another phone and I can now email but I don't have your email address anymore and I can't remember where it was are you okay? is your mom okay? I have missed you..
Hi Coleen, so glad to hear from you, it’s great that you have a phone again it’s hard living without one. I’m fine, nothing to worry about, my mom is great too, she’s had some surgery this year but thankfully it’s all been successful. My email is denise.mathew@yahoo.com, I’d love to hear from you.😊
I use round nose pliers that I bought at Walmart for this tutorial. I have suggestions for tools for starting out, here’s a link if you’re interested so you can see what kind of pliers are great for wire working. kit.com/denisemathew/getting-started-making-wire-jewelry 😊
+Liliana Marin I think it would work perfectly fine, as long as it holds its shape when you bend it can take the twisting that is required for this project 😊
This video was so much easier than the others I've seen. Thanks
Denise made it easy and simple to do wire wrapping. She expalaned it well. This is a good video !!! You must watch this !
Thanks Denise for making this video
I accidentally stumbled across your videos... Boy am I glad that I did... You have such a wonderful way of explaining things, you are a very good teacher if it is not what you do for a living already, id be absolutely shocked !!!!! Thank u so much for sharing this with us all, im super grateful.. tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment and I have not seen my doctor since the week before Christmas,. I normally see her every week she is a humongous part of my life and I bought her a journal / calendar book, pen , a box of chocolate and a Christmas card and really jus felt that gift was just so, ugh, ordinary... I really wanted to get her something different, ya kno something that would actually mean something and meant something to me and this is perfect I am now up making her the most perfect Christmas present ever , thanks to u!!? So ty so much yr a wonderful teacher and very talented!!! I will be watching many more of your videos....❤
I tried this on a long slender tumbled stone I didn't think I could wrap and it worked great! Thank you for this tutorial.
Thank you!! I've been watching lots of videos on wire wrapping an this is the first one that didn't confuse me! Thank you for making your video so easy to understand!
+Sarah May Thanks for your comment, glad it helped :) Denise
This is the first video that actually clicked with me. I am not new to jewelery at all and the more complex Technics always seemed to be easy to catch on to but wire wrapping had always evaded me. I tried it for a while a long time ago but couldn't get it at all. Your video made something click inside my head that made it all make sense. Thank you so much, I will be spending my upcoming weeks just looking for stones on the ground to make into pendants for the practice. This truly was the best thing I have stumbled upon and it's sparked a creative part of my brain that had been dormant for a long time. Again, thank you! You really will never know how much this simple video has helped me! ♥️
Comments like yours mean the world to me, thank you so much 😊
Straight forward and not an hour long lol. Love this video - very helpful. Thank you!!!
Thanks Denise, your videos are so clear. I'm just starting out on this wrapping business and until I saw your tutorials thought I'd never be able to do it.
Thank you for this video. I recently started wire wrapping and I've found while difficult, it's a lot of fun. I'm grateful for this tutorial, as it helps with my attempts with more rounded stones. It holds it more in place and it's helping with my attempts to get better at this.
I'm a beginner just getting into wire wrapping and this video really helped relive the anxiety of doing so. I accidentally ordered a professional Jeweler Wire Wrapping book rather than a beginners one and got intimated. This is much easier to follow along.
+YepX glad to hear it helped 😊
Love the ease with which you presented. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing. Been racking brain to figure out how to start the uneven raw crystals.
Thanks so much yours is a very clear instruction. Look forward to more...
Thank you for the tutorial. It looks like something a newbie like me can do.
great video for helping someone get a better idea of the process
+Drake Wornick thanks 😊
Very helpful. such beautiful stones.
Beautifull,and very well explained...:)
Thank you Denise!!!
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for, super helpful video, clear and to the point, thank you so much!
Loved your video. Short, sweet, to the point and inspiring!
Thanks, keeping hands steady over your work area for camera wld help.. and focussing on each step you have achieved wld be able for us practical folk. Nice work!
Love how simple you made this one. Great for having a crafting session with the kids.
I agree completely.
so easy, this might be my new hobby.
+Rayna Hunter sounds good 😊
Thanks for this tutorial. You made the process quite simple
Thank you so very much cuz I was struggling at this and you just made it look so easy and now I realize where I was messing up. God bless you thank you
Most helpful video I've found! I need simple to learn the basics and I GET it now! Thank you, very much appreciated.
Finally! a wire wrap that is easy and not hard! i have seen other vids on how to,but looked complicated and i would get frustrated. Thanks for sharing! :)
Lovely... U r very talented and I think those would make great gifts as a keychain or necklace. Great tutorial, thank u for sharing it.
+susan jean sounds like a good idea. Good luck with your project 😊
wow, you make it look so easy! it's definitely way less intimidating now, I will have to try it soon.
thank you soooo much for sharing.. wow, what a talent, so easy and flawlessly.. I hope you get to read this comment
You make that look really easy. Beautiful work!♡
Thanks a lot. I’ve been wanting to wrap stones since 1996
That’s a long time to wait, lol. Glad you finally found a way to do it😊
Just made my first one using your method, thank u it turned out beautiful
Great tutorial. You made it super simple to follow. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this vid! I followed along and made a nice piece!!! I can actually do this. Your instructions are great!
These are basic and perfect for my amethyst i am working with, you want the stone to be the centerpiece more than the wire, love it. thanks for sharing!
+Americas Horse I agree completely 😊
@@DeniseMathew verry good❇
wonderful information
Great tutorial!
I loved your tutorial, simple and easy, thanks for sharing! This is totally my style. Off to wrap my Laboradite!
Your Amazing and Thank you. You helped me learn how to do this, I watched another video and I didn’t have the hand coordination to do the stone wire wrapped necklace that she did in the video, I’m still having a little issue with the top of the necklace for the chain but I hope that I get better at doing that part soon. I have some very small stones yours are a little bigger, and so I know now to get bigger stones and get one with a teardrop shape just to make it easier, I bought my stones at earthbound it’s a store here.
I watched almost 10 videos that I THOUGHT made sense
but then I realized the stones I picked out were very small and tumbled
so I ended up having such a ridiculous amount of wire wrapping on my stone that it basically hid the stone & looked like sh*t
This video ACTUALLY made sense to me, so I'm going to start over on my messy one & I feel way more confident on how it'll come out on try 2
Thanks for sharing this!
Really useful thank you
Awesome I'm trying it tomorrow
Thank you so much. I'm excited to try this out.
Thank you for sharing this. I love crystals and I read the Crystal Oracle cards. I am giving my friends crystals for Christmas.
+Annette McNeil i love the crystal oracle Cards too, I have a deck by Judy Hall, they're great. What a great gift, you can never have enough crystals as far as I'm concerned 😊Happy Holiday!
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Its very nice ..really very good
I love this! Thank you!
I like this!
Great video ~ accidentally stumbled across this ~
You are Awesome!
very good video! clean and simple
+White Wave Thanks, glad you liked it.
Thank you 💖
thank u so much ....very helpfull
Thank you so much for this
awesome. thank you
thanks, thought it's harder
thanks I liked it. going to check your supply list I was wondering how to strand or string heart shaped rose quartz with out a hole I want to dangle from a journals I will make. the buyer can always take off later and wear or cut the copper-wire whatever and have to hold or put on alter/carry as is. wow thank you I will subscribe!
are you familiar with the product Provo Craft Silent Setter...been doing some searches. I just got a used one and not all sizes of eyelets are there. I was just told by a source small, medium, large sizes [1//16, 2/8 ,3/16 respective if that sounds right]... where can I get these in aluminum? might you have a source? TY
could you wrap two wires to make the bail stronger? Thanks so much for this video! I want to learn to do some basic wire wrapping.
+luva standardbred yes, you could definitely do that. Good luck with your projects 😊
Thank you so much!
Super, so easy and simply explained, thank you Denise :), do you know if it boosts the crystals energy the wires? Thank you :)
+Dan ny I have an interest in the healing properties and energies of crystals and gems but I'm no expert on any of it. I do like this website for information on the metaphysical properties of gems and metals too, here's a link if you're interested. meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com/silver 😊
Denise ... Any tips on rings? I have so much seaglass & want to make jewelry & windchimes out of it... But I need some help, tips & ideas
These 2 tutorials might help for Rings ua-cam.com/video/pF4CKK21e6c/v-deo.html. ua-cam.com/video/4QqFTO9dpHo/v-deo.html I’m working on some ideas for videos with sea glass since I have a ton too and would like to use it. Hopefully I’ll figure something out soon, 😊
Thanks, good stuff 😀
Nice quick vedio
good tutorial!
+Mary Kay Witmer Thanks :)
Great video....super easy to understand thank you!....what kind of silver wire do u use?
Thanks, I really like Beadsmith craft wire. Hope this helps. 😊
Love it thank you x
this was so helpful, tysm!
I like what you did and you are a good instructor. I became a bit lost when you had the single loop and wrapped a wire around it. The video also cuts away at that point. I needed better visuals and more time to process. Also when you make the loop, couldn’t follow it well.
very nice
nice, thank you for sharing!
thanku. saves much money buying online mwah
the first two twists you make. how do you how the crystal in place while adjusting the wires? because it's hard to do this it never ends up being in the place I want it to be, or doesn't end up laying flat against the stone
+tara moriarty you can try measuring the stone at the place you want the wires to be, then without the stone take the 2 wire and twist the opposite sides leaving the center untwisted, leaving a space about the size of the stone so you can slip the stone into the space and that should already be quite fitted to the stone. You can also use a little masking tape to hold the stone to the wire temporarily, placing the tape on the outside over the wire and stone, hope this helps, let me know how it works out.
Thank you so much
Thank you Madam 🥲
Very good video. What happens if you wrap stones with wire thicker than the recommended gauge? I have 18 gauge wire which is slightly thicker than 22 or 26 gauge.
An 18 gauge wire is perfectly fine to use, it will be sturdier and you can use heavier stones. The heavier the gauge usually means the wire is stiffer and can be more difficult to work with but if you don’t have any issues with the malleability then it’s perfect to use. The 26 gauge is a little too thin for anything other than light stones and for earrings, it usually won’t be as durable as a heavier gauge. 😊
@@DeniseMathew Thank you very much for the info.
This was really cute thank you
This is the first wire wrapping tutorial I watched and I really like it! Do you have any videos on how to wire wrap several on the same necklace? Like a 3 in 1.
No, I don’t have that kind of a tutorial yet but it might be something to try in the future, glad you liked it 😊
NNice video . Pls can you tell me exactly the length of the wire in inches or cm. Will be very helpful. Than. God bless. Tkcare.
For the earrings I used about 1 foot of 26 gauge gold wire, 2, 8mmx 4mm turquoise nugget beads and 2 earwires. For the pendant in the tutorial I used a 30mmx 20mm amazonite tumbled stone, and 1 1/2 feet of 24 gauge copper wire. For the tooth design I used a 30mmx10mm flame agate gemstone and 1 foot of silver wire.
Nice
excellent
Thanks 😊
Thank you so much for this, I was ripping my hair out XD
Is the size cooper?
Спасибо! Все очень понятно!
Es un vídeo de mucha utilidad, gracias :)
good eleey form .
Very nice! Thank you very much for the vid. Just beginning to tumble stones as a hobby and have a question. What metal wires have you used and which do you prefer? Steel, copper, silver or gold? Any input would be appreciated.
+baynerw tumbling stones is great, I tried it a while back and got some great results, good luck. As far as wire goes, I honestly haven't worked with the steel so can't comment on that. I do work with copper on occasion but not much as some people can have reactions to it and it can turn green, also chain, if your making a pendant is difficult to find in copper. I like to work with sterling silver and gold fill for projects that I am giving away, or projects that I have sold in the past. For most of my videos I use a coated copper wire, like Artistic wire or an equal brand that Artbeads.com make. This wire is great for projects where you are learning and can give nice tarnish free results for a while. Ultimately when choosing wire you should keep in mind your budget, your experience, as well as how long you want your project to last because eventually with prolonged wear the less expensive wire will lose it's finish. I hope this is helpful and here's a link to a video I made about wire gauge and hardness in case your interested.
ua-cam.com/video/ujuT8negdik/v-deo.html :) Denise
Is there a way to make it without copper wire? Like just 20 gauge hardware wire?
You can use any type of wire you want, the only thing to keep in mind is that it’s malleable enough to work with because if it’s too stiff it will snap when you’re twisting it. Hope this helps 😊
@@DeniseMathew Thank you!
Denise, do you sell your pendants? On Etsy or such websites? You do this very well. Xx.
+Hannah Moore No, I used to have an online jewelry store but now it's just tutorials, maybe in the future i will open up another store because I'm getting quite a bit of projects piling up :)
You done great...don't focus on any perceived flaws, you did amazing...now I know how to wrap.
One video just annoyed me by wrapping it in tissue then wetting it smh
That’s the best comment I’ve heard in a while, thanks for making my day. 😊
+Denise Mathew 🌞💎✨
Where do you recommend buying quality gemstones from? I want to find real gemstones and nothing made in a lab. Is there a go to website where jewelry makers source their crystals?
Etsy has a lot of great sellers of quality gemstones and gemstone beads. There are different suppliers based on whether they are drilled, or non drilled gemstones. I like lillysbeadbox.com for beads, I’ve ordered from www.etsy.com/ca/shop/GEMSCARTIN for gemstones that are not drilled and I liked the quality but the choice is yours. The best thing to do is to order a small amount of beads or stones from a seller with high feedback and see how you like it. Hope this helps, 😊
It takes a few tries to get it neat but everytime I redo my stone its always gotten better (my mistake was using wires too thin and just using my hands)
Glad to hear it worked out for you, and you’re right, there’s no substitute for practice 😊
What do you do if you snap the wire right at the end? Literally bringing all the pieces together and the wire snapped :(
Try to wrap a new piece of wire around the pieces and use pliers to squeeze it tight, then make a loop. If you can weave the tail of the new wire a little around the original wire in inconspicuous places that can give it more stability to stay. If you try to work with really flexible or soft wire it can help eliminate the snapping wire issue. Good luck 😊
Can you show how you did the long tooth-shaped stone specifically? It's a rather stupid question, I know, but I'm planning on trying to wire wrap some coyote teeth to make necklaces.
It’s exactly the same procedure, start from the point of the tooth and work your way up. Make the center by twisting the side wires and leaving a small space in the middle for the tip of the tooth to fit in, then work upwards. Actually wrapping that shape is slightly easier. Best thing to do is just give it a try and see how it works out. Good luck 😊
Denise Mathew Denise oh my word how have you been I've been so worried about you I finally got another phone and I can now email but I don't have your email address anymore and I can't remember where it was are you okay? is your mom okay? I have missed you..
Hi Coleen, so glad to hear from you, it’s great that you have a phone again it’s hard living without one. I’m fine, nothing to worry about, my mom is great too, she’s had some surgery this year but thankfully it’s all been successful. My email is denise.mathew@yahoo.com, I’d love to hear from you.😊
Great video,thank you, I'm going to do these then hang them off driftwood in my back garden
That sounds like a beautiful idea, good luck 😊
What kind of pliers are they?
I use round nose pliers that I bought at Walmart for this tutorial. I have suggestions for tools for starting out, here’s a link if you’re interested so you can see what kind of pliers are great for wire working. kit.com/denisemathew/getting-started-making-wire-jewelry 😊
thank you!! :-)
where can you find stones?
+charger truman I find many new age shops are perfect to fund stones, Etsy.com also has many sellers that sell loose tumbled stones, hope this helps 😊
could you use zebra wire?
+Liliana Marin I think it would work perfectly fine, as long as it holds its shape when you bend it can take the twisting that is required for this project 😊
I made one and it's perfect!
+Liliana Marin 👍
would 24ga be to thin?
If the stone is light it should be ok.
thanks!