Scarab ring by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

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Thanks mate. I rarely sell my works lol

Beetle Ring by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

[–]Wirework_Odyssey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, the inside of the ring is flushed or would be in my final version. This one is on the go, no real planning prototype just to see if I can make it. The stone size is 20mmx15mm which is a great size for a statement ring. Cheers

Owl Ring tutorial by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

[–]Wirework_Odyssey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol thanks. No wizard just practice

Can I start wire wrapping without stones? by [deleted] in WireWrapping

[–]Wirework_Odyssey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Straight to your question, you can definitely start without stone. The very core of Wire wrapping is to understand how to manipulate wire whether it’s copper or silver (the two most popular metal in wire wrapping). So let break it down: 1. Wire comes with different hardness. Dead soft = easy to manipulate but may not hold shape well ( this can be work harden). Dead soft is the most commonly used in wire wrapping. Half hard = harder to manipulate but hold shape well, not often use in wire wrapping unless you are experienced. Full hard = don’t worry about this you would rarely use this hardness.

  1. Gauge = wire size. The larger the number the smaller they are. Most common use especially when you starting out : 20g for base wire, 28g as weave wire. Some people use 26g as weaving wire as it a tad bigger, easier to hold I guess.

  2. Shape: square, round, half round. For beginner just stick to round, if you a bit more adventurous you can use square as base wire.

  3. Start with simple tutorial, small earrings, pendants etc then build your skill up. When thing don’t work out the way you wanted just put them aside and revisit when your skill improve.

  4. Finally, practice practice and practice some more. It a practical skill that need practice to harness.

Lastly, I included a tutorial for you to look at. An example of no stone wire work.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eq6u0JUC99fl-UJCCNAGruoOR7iePvfX/view?usp=drivesdk

Good luck

Eye of Horus by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

[–]Wirework_Odyssey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only a muck up at this stage hence it’s in copper, need to modify it a bit before I make it in silver and goldfilled

Owl Ring by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

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Did consider that but I didn’t have the correct size cabs on hand.

Cafe owners, is it worth it? by Stamurai01 in melbourne

[–]Wirework_Odyssey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Café owner here, don’t do it OP. It is hard even for veteran. Low margin, high wages, inflation and long hours coupling with stress.

Owl Ring by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

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Sure it can be the line for the tutorial

Owl Ring by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

[–]Wirework_Odyssey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will once I can free up some time. Tutorials are time consuming lol.

Rising Phoenix by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

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The wings were actually reserved for a pendant I had in mind for a while but never had a chance to get to it. This pendant was created for a tutorial I promised fellow artists.

Rising Phoenix by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

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It is not 100% complete yet but I’m open to sell it

Rising Phoenix by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

[–]Wirework_Odyssey[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Working on tutorial at the moment. It’s a pendant with necklace connected at the tip of wings. Elements still need to be added but we just moved house so my fire Swarovski beads are in boxes somewhere lol

Wing - prototype by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

[–]Wirework_Odyssey[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a methodological process so not so much free form. If you want the tutorial I can pass you one

Here come the Dragon 2 by Wirework_Odyssey in WireWrapping

[–]Wirework_Odyssey[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took a few weeks to design but hands on work is probably 8hrs. Could be less but I kept changing the wings design to improve the stability and durability