bless you! I've always struggled with my thumbs being a problem since they're extremely hypermobile, and recently learned about finger splints. was worried that there wouldn't be a diy one for thumbs, so very grateful to have found this! thank you
I just found some of this gauge of wire in my jewelry keeper so I can attempt to make this. I am the worlds worse but I am still trying to see if I can attempt this process. It's pretty how it turned out and I also have some beads and trinksets that I might add to it as well. Thank you for this very informative video.
They do close a bit if I push against them, like if I open my hand wide my fingers still want to bend back but the splints are springs to prevent it. I just pull them open again and they're fine. If they were soldered the joint would fail after a while. If they were cast they wouldn't have any spring at all, which would be uncomfortable for me.. so this spring design is best for my hands. These are copper, which is soft-ish, not very stiff, and stays where I put it. If I wanted them to be stronger I could hammer them or use a different metal like stainless steel, which would be very stiff and not give at all.
The woven bit that keeps the loops together? No, no video, but its a super basic weave.. anchor a few turns on one wire then over-under until everything is secure and anchor on the other side. I chose weaving instead of solder because the weave allows the wire to flex and move a bit while solder would keep it tight, but you could absolutely solder it.. Its a trade I made for comfort, sacrificing a little of the support.
When i made the first big turn I added two loops then worked up a rosary chain and hook to secure it. I have used Ktape to keep it in place, a hair tie works very well also. There are a number of different ways to keep it where its comfortable and functional, the bracelet is very "on brand" for me, both my personal style and the way it feels and keeps the splint in place. I have some sensory issues that sometimes require creative thinking to solve lol
How would you make it for someone else? You'd need their hand ideally, or measurements to make the right size... it's much easier to make it on the hand it's intended for because it needs to be a good fit to do its job.
@@cornrowsjustforme I would make it on my own hand first to get the basic shape then adjust it to the measurements... will you have access for a fitting? That would be the best way to be sure of a good fit, or find a friend with an appropriately sized hand? I've never made a thumb for a hand I didnt have in front of me so I can't offer experience, only suggestions : /
bless you! I've always struggled with my thumbs being a problem since they're extremely hypermobile, and recently learned about finger splints. was worried that there wouldn't be a diy one for thumbs, so very grateful to have found this! thank you
If you have any questions please feel free to ask!
Thank you so much for this! It's been on my mind for years and I couldn't imagine I could afford a jeweller to make one for me ❤
You can do it!
Let me know if you need help
I have an arthretic pointer finger that I may try to do something like this for. Its very pretty! Thank you for the video!!
I just found some of this gauge of wire in my jewelry keeper so I can attempt to make this. I am the worlds worse but I am still trying to see if I can attempt this process. It's pretty how it turned out and I also have some beads and trinksets that I might add to it as well. Thank you for this very informative video.
This is so helpful! I am absolutely going to make some for myself. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques.
Please do, and make them for other zebras who need them. I used to give the copper ones away right off my fingers when I saw people who needed them
Es increíble, voy hacer el mío, gracias por compartir este video
¡Me alegra de que hayas encontrado el video y espero que te ayude a hacer uno propio!
nice project! does not deform with use? can they keep the joint well? thank you so much!
They do close a bit if I push against them, like if I open my hand wide my fingers still want to bend back but the splints are springs to prevent it. I just pull them open again and they're fine. If they were soldered the joint would fail after a while. If they were cast they wouldn't have any spring at all, which would be uncomfortable for me.. so this spring design is best for my hands.
These are copper, which is soft-ish, not very stiff, and stays where I put it. If I wanted them to be stronger I could hammer them or use a different metal like stainless steel, which would be very stiff and not give at all.
Is there a video on how to do the wire wrap you did on the inside of the thumb?
The woven bit that keeps the loops together? No, no video, but its a super basic weave.. anchor a few turns on one wire then over-under until everything is secure and anchor on the other side.
I chose weaving instead of solder because the weave allows the wire to flex and move a bit while solder would keep it tight, but you could absolutely solder it.. Its a trade I made for comfort, sacrificing a little of the support.
How does it not move every time you put it on?
I added a bracelet that keeps it in place, but K-tape works very well.
How did u add the braclet?
When i made the first big turn I added two loops then worked up a rosary chain and hook to secure it.
I have used Ktape to keep it in place, a hair tie works very well also. There are a number of different ways to keep it where its comfortable and functional, the bracelet is very "on brand" for me, both my personal style and the way it feels and keeps the splint in place. I have some sensory issues that sometimes require creative thinking to solve lol
How would you make this for someone?
How would you make it for someone else? You'd need their hand ideally, or measurements to make the right size... it's much easier to make it on the hand it's intended for because it needs to be a good fit to do its job.
@@Faesharlyn I have their measurements but unsure how to do the base of the thumb (MCP, CMC/TMC joints)
@@cornrowsjustforme I would make it on my own hand first to get the basic shape then adjust it to the measurements... will you have access for a fitting? That would be the best way to be sure of a good fit, or find a friend with an appropriately sized hand? I've never made a thumb for a hand I didnt have in front of me so I can't offer experience, only suggestions : /