How to make a twisted wire cuff bracelet using sacred geometry (neat and simple)

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2 жыл бұрын

Making a silver or copper twisted wire cuff bracelet can be easy using some basic sacred geometry.
Wire wrapping for jewellery making can be a quick and effective technique to use.
This simple seven strand wire twist makes an elegant cuff bracelet.
In this video I quickly demonstrate a procedure
I have covered in a previous video with more detail.
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@LeticiaUPC 8 ай бұрын

You won me by straightening the wire! So clever!!!❤

@Nickscreativestuff 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Leticia … oh yes, the terrific tug technique … N

@allanthompson9695 Жыл бұрын

All your videos are inspirational, but this one was more than that for me. I don't quite know what yet, but something clicked upstairs. Thank you Nick. Ill feed back when it becomes clear.

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

this was me trying to be a bit more cosmic and arty … N

@tonicowley4064 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant design and great video!

@Nickscreativestuff 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Toni, i love how this simple twist has a natural beauty … N

@frankiewilson307 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love watching your content! You are so creative & your jewelry is so lovely! Just beautiful! I’ll be the first if you should eventually sell your jewelry of many customers! God bless you & your wonderful endeavors!

@Nickscreativestuff 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your lovely comment Frankie, I was just reminiscing with a forum I’m a member of saying how time flies when you’re having fun, almost 3 years on KZfaq with 135 vids and nearly 45k subs thanks to everyone’s support and encouragement … cheers … Nick

@kenwalker7160 17 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@Nickscreativestuff 17 күн бұрын

thanks Ken, that’s much appreciated. being hobbyist, I’m really grateful for the small financial support KZfaq brings in. It goes a long way to help cover material costs for future projects … all the best to you … Nick

@mariobaeza9075 Жыл бұрын

Great and beatifull job.. saludos desde.chile

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

greetings to you too Mario in Chile, thanks for your comment … Nick

@SirAugusto1 9 ай бұрын

Very nice 👍

@Nickscreativestuff 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Augusto … N

@lorawaring883 Жыл бұрын

wow. beautiful!

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Lora … N

@Pamelakaygorman Жыл бұрын

Love this!

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Pamela … N 👍😎👍

@deborahkay59150 Жыл бұрын

I love the way that everything comes together if it's so perfectly resting upon each other . I like the fact that you didn't use all these machines to do it ,thank you so much I'm going to try to make a bracelet like that.

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Deborah, I find some wire number combinations twist really well 2, 3 and like this 7 … hope it goes well … N

@andrewfinch2009 Жыл бұрын

Coming from a work background in precast concrete, a common stressing strand has the same 7-wire section profile, although obviously being high strength steel it doesn't twist so tightly and I'd never seen it as following a sacred form before. Intriguing. Also, I'm impressed with the fabulous effects and designs you achieve without all the fabulously expensive tools that are available. A refreshing and encouraging set of videos. Best wishes

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

hi Andrew, interesting to read the seven strand profile is used in the concrete industry … must be a very strong form. I suppose calling it sacred geometry was me trying to hype it up a bit although I do find it an intriguing subject. being a hobbyist I can only dream of owning some of the high end tools available to professional jewellers … thanks for watching … Nick

@annermel9121 Жыл бұрын

Nice work

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Ann … N

@sandral2261 10 ай бұрын

Wowza, very cool

@Nickscreativestuff 10 ай бұрын

thanks Sandra, was trying to be a light hearted vid … N

@shaunhall960 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Learned something new from this video. Thank you!

@Nickscreativestuff 2 жыл бұрын

i’ve learnt a lot by watching KZfaq videos, it’s nice to share some ideas and give back a little … Nick

@dharmakaya_handcrafts Жыл бұрын

Superb work brother.

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

cheers Zeek … N

@ambkbero2 Жыл бұрын

Can you show how you drill out the bearings and the gauge of the wire used? Awesome design!!

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

hi Ambkbero, The ball bearings aren’t easy to drill out straight unless you have a lathe like I do. The wire diameter i used to make these twists was 2mm … cheers … Nick

@rammoose1751 2 жыл бұрын

I learn something new everyday - Thank You!

@Nickscreativestuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ram, KZfaq is my favourite place to find something new … Nick

@loloysgoldsmith7803 7 ай бұрын

Nice

@Nickscreativestuff 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Loloy, nothing compared to your gold work … N

@davidlindy273 2 жыл бұрын

Really great. Thanks Nick.

@Nickscreativestuff 2 жыл бұрын

hi David, glad you liked it, went a bit abstract with this one… Nick

@JelMain Жыл бұрын

The geometry of the hexagon's fairly simple, it's an extrapolation of a brick wall. Offset each row, and you have 6 inflection points. It's also an extension of the triangle, one of the strongest known forms.

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Rahere, i’m glad somebody knows what they’re talking about. being a bit of a layman I do not … just love the look … cheers … Nick

@JelMain Жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff If you'd like to go into this further, please Message me. I'm at post-doctoral level on the edge of the Warburg Institute, following a major discovery in the roots of the Renaissance, which touches on the subject at hand. The currency of knowledge shared is knowledge shared in return.

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for the offer Rahere I’ll keep that in mind. nicely said about shared knowledge. I love a good quote … keep up the good work … N

@caneladelcaribe819 Жыл бұрын

Nice work ,just as most of what you do ,thanks, thats why you deserve a smile 🤗😊

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

Thanks Canela, this was a fun video nothing too serious, appreciate the smiles … N

@jasonsgems3369 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Love the tip on using the charcoal.

@Nickscreativestuff 2 жыл бұрын

hi Jason thanks for that, been playing with charcoal a lot lately, very versatile when smelting. Started an unfinished projects to try and make charcoal sometime. cheers … Nick

@lorettahollier Жыл бұрын

They are amazing thank you for sharing ❤

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Loretta … N👍😎👍

@AaAa-iz3cp Ай бұрын

Good

@Nickscreativestuff Ай бұрын

Thanks Aa … N

@BaldevSingh-bl6tn 2 жыл бұрын

You're great personality sir, very much creative ideas

@Nickscreativestuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Baldev, I love being creative, I even get paid for it at work making tools and jigs … all the best … Nick

@sherriebenson8215 Жыл бұрын

I love it, it's very beautiful ❤️ can't wait to try it

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Sherrie, using seven strands makes a very nice neat twist … N

@ang3ldusti3d38 Жыл бұрын

🔥❤️‍🔥🔥

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

👍😎👍 … N

@jcsun7743 2 жыл бұрын

This is very excellent. Using sacred geometry in our art is always the most pleasurable and beautiful. If you don’t mind, what gauge are you using? The charcoal hole method is innovative. I’d love to see your procedure on melting the brass ball bearings on the ends. Do you have a facebook page?

@Nickscreativestuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi JC, thanks for your comments, wasn’t sure about using the word sacred with all its connotations … but what the heck … went for it anyway … have always loved the look of geometry and symmetry … The copper i used was 1.7 and the silver 2mm diameter. Great playing with charcoal it’s a very versatile material. Did more of it in this previous video … kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7WRrNajlsnVZKs.html A hole is first drilled in the bronze balls that fits tightly over the silver wires before soldering with traditional jewellers silver solder. Got left behind with social media… so KZfaq is now the only one I do. All the best you … Nick

@jcsun7743 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff ah yes, drilling a hole in the ball bearing first. I need more tools lol. Sacred geometry is very cool and it’s what all of our reality is made of. Cool stuff! Thank you

@Nickscreativestuff 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for your encouragement JC, “what reality is made of” … well said … I had to cut this video right back … may need to do part 2 one day … cosmic good vibes … Nick

@12mygirls Жыл бұрын

I was mesmerized by the twisting and melting! What did you melt on the ends of the sterling silver?

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

hi 12mygirls, to finish the sterling silver twist I soldered bronze ballbearings on the ends after drilling a hole in them for the wire to locate in … cheers … Nick

@wendyannh 3 ай бұрын

You have some really cool techniques I have never come across before! What is that cylinder you put the piece in that the charcoal was sitting on top of?

@Nickscreativestuff 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Wendy, I tend to make stuff up as I go along. The ceramic cylinder is called a kiln post or prop used in the pottery industry to stack and separate shelves when loading a kiln … N

@rolandschmidt8285 29 күн бұрын

Sehr schön, vielen Dank! Was benutzt Du für die Säure und was ist das für ein Brenner/ Gas, mit dem Du so schnell die Enden aufschmelzen kannst?

@Nickscreativestuff 29 күн бұрын

hi Roland, The warm acid used for cleaning is Sodium BiSulpate. Jewellery tool supply companies sell it in powder form and call it pickle powder. there are a few alternatives like hot vinegar and salt. to melt the ends I’m using a ‘Smith’s Little Torch’ which runs on a mix of oxygen and propane that burns incredibly hot … N

@jimbartley9125 Жыл бұрын

Very nice Nick. Can you please tell me what acid you are using and where you purchased it from. Nice idea with the charcoal to melt the ends of the bracelet. Cheers

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Jim, there are a few different options for cleaning with acid … safety pick and other products from jewelry supply companies, hot vinegar and salt mix and the one I use is from over the counter at my local hot tub supply company it’s called pH reducer. It’s a product that is sold to help manage chemical levels in the spa and swimming pool industry. I should say this is for information purposes only do not try this at home … I do like playing with charcoal I was hoping to have a go at make some one day … all the best … Nick

@jimbartley9125 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Cheers

@denisereynolds64 2 жыл бұрын

with your creative genius, everything is possible. thank you for inspiring 🌻

@Nickscreativestuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Denise, One of my favourite sayings “anything is possible” I also find creativity inspiring … Nick

@rickmisterly3584 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to try the charcoal melting method, great idea rather than trying to attach ball bearings. What do you call the refractory cylinder that you put the wire in and the charcoal sits on? Thanks, your work is inspiring.

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that Rick, The ceramic tube i use for a variety of projects is called a kiln prop or post. used in pottery kilns for making adjustable shelves … all the best … Nick

@rickmisterly3584 Жыл бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff Thanks Nick, I’ll see if I can find one. Seems like a handy thing to have around. I’m going to attempt melting the ends tomorrow and prop it up with some fire brick and see how that goes.

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

yes very useful to have around, I use it a lot as a mini forge by pointing a gas torch down it … N

@Dr.Mzungu 10 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for sharing. I bought a similar bracelet but it's in Sterling Silver. Now looking at your video I'm wondering if it really is? Any suggestion on how to test it? Thank you! I lije the background music, Indian?

@Nickscreativestuff 10 ай бұрын

Hi Mr. Mzungu, there’s a spot test chemical for silver however instead of buying a small bottle of it, you may be able to go to a local jewellery shop and ask them to do a test. The music is called The Five Rivers. I thought it had a bit of a cosmic sound. it’s from story blocks in the LumaFusion app … N

@buckwildebeest398 Жыл бұрын

Hexagons are the bestagons.

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

Love a good natural hexagon … amazing how bees make them in their wax … N

@raggedbreath 7 ай бұрын

Love it. Very useful tutorial. When you twist the 6+1 strands what does the thickness of the bracelet end up as? Is it 6 x the thickness of the individual wire? Thanks

@Nickscreativestuff 7 ай бұрын

Hi raggedbreath thanks for that, the diameter of the seven strand twist will end up being three times the diameter of individual wires … N

@cherimohay5152 Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick ...do you sell any of the tools you have made? Like the steel rods and clamping system for braiding wire?

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

hi Cheri, no I don’t sell anything just make stuff for the fun of it … cheers … Nick

@damienolive2185 10 ай бұрын

Hi Nick, do you know the name of the tool you can use to make a chain square. I've seen a round Byzantine chain been pulled through it. It was rectangular in shape made of stainless steel at the center was a single circle with some sort of adjustable metal wheels that cause the round chain to be square off.... Didn't look like a bespoke tool, but can't find it anywhere on line...

@Nickscreativestuff 10 ай бұрын

Hi Damien, I think what you’re talking about is whats called an adjustable square drawer plate. I once saw a really big one being used in a video with adjustable wheels in the centre. this was made by an old Russian jewellery tool production company. I have seen a newer version that is a lot smaller here is a link to one I’ve seen shabertools.com/en/draw-plate-square/ good luck with it … Nick.

@damienolive2185 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Nick, exactly what I was looking for.... Really appreciate your knowledge and help 👍🏾

@Nickscreativestuff 10 ай бұрын

hope you can order one and glad to help … N

@laithrabi4177 9 ай бұрын

What is this solution in the first video with which you extinguish copper?

@Nickscreativestuff 9 ай бұрын

after annealing the copper was cleaned in hot acid called jewellers pickle. I melted the ends of the copper on barbecue charcoal which ignites and combusts, so it was plunged it into water to extinguish … N