Bracelet use Basic Wire Weaving techniques - How to make handmade jewelry from copper wire by Lan Anh Handmade
Can do the same with earring, pendants and ring to form sets
You can use any type of wire or wire size you have. Smaller diameter wires are easier to handle, but they are less durable than larger wires.
The wire size depends on the bracelet size you want to make. I usually make bracelet with a diameter of 5cm to 5,5cm
If your bracelet is small, you can add a few chain to get the size you want
With just a few small changes, you can create your own product.
If you make large quantities, you can use supportive tools to weave faster
In the video I use :
17 gauge ( wire diameter 1,1mm ) : 50cm( 20 inch)
26 gauge ( wire diameter 0.4mm ) : 150cm( 60 inch)
TIPS :
- Before doing, Always be sure to straighten the wire for a more beautiful product
- Can use a towel to straighten the wire.
- Refer to how to straighten the wire here • Basic guide - straight...
- Refer to how to make chains and wire clasp here • How to make classic ch...
- Can be replaced with silver wire or gold wire for jewelry more valuable
Or simply use cheap material like copper wire to make gifts for friends, family or for yourself
- I just give way reference, not the best way. Can change size wire to suit your purpose. You can do better than me.
- I bought all the material and stones in where I live (Vietnam)
I used to round copper wire - magnet wire , it's the only kind I found where I lived for many sizes. I do not know exactly what type it was, can be normal copper wire, it have plating layer, and not dark by time