Learning how to make wire jewelry is all about putting a few simple elements together with a stunning end result. Even the most basic project can look elegant with its classic simplicity. With a few simple materials and tools you can make jewelry that most people would spend a lot of money on.
The first thing you need to do is get together the things you need. You have to have different sizes of wire. The higher the gauge, the thicker the wire is. The twenty-gauge wire is suitable for most jewelry. Memory wire is very suitable for making bracelets; it will stay in the shape you bend it. All you have to do is string the beads on it and bend the wire over on the end.
Collect some findings; these are such things as jump rings, earwires, headpins, and eyepins. In addition, you need various types of chain to use on your jewelry.
The last tool you need is called a jig. This is a board with pegs in it. The pegs are used for bending the wire into specific shapes and holding it in place.
Now that you have all the necessary equipment, it’s time to get started. To make a simple necklace, bracelet or anklet you start with a length of wire and make a loop at the end with your round nose pliers. Thread some decorative beads onto the wire then cut it. But be sure to leave enough wire for a finishing loop. Then you will add a length of chain either with a jump ring or attached directly to the loop that you made in the wire. The last step is to add jump rings on the ends and attach a clasp.
You can get started now that you have everything ready. With this method you can make an anklet, necklace or bracelet. You will start with a wire and loop it at the end with your pliers. String your beads onto the wire, then cut the wire leaving just enough room to make another loop. Make your final loop and put your chain on the end using a jump ring or attach it directly to the loop. Put the clasp on using jump rings to hold it to the loops on each end of the piece.
It is very easy to make some simple earrings, use a headpin and put beads of your choice on it using an interesting color or design. The head pin needs to be bent at a sharp angle and looped. To complete your earring, use a french wire or other earring finding on the loop and you are done.
When you get used to creating simple pieces of jewelry you can come up with endless patterns and designs to make your jewelry unique.
PJ is an enthusiast when it comes to jewellery making and of the planning and design that goes into it. He has been sharing this hobby by teaching others how to make wire jewelry. You can find out more by visiting his blog.