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wire scrolling technique for a name pendant + making charms
I can bead and do some wire wrapping. However, I have two goals:
1. make my own charms (flat). The book "All Wired Up" (here's the URL to Amazon or you can search book title in Amazon) http://tinyurl.com/2hqm78 shows an example. I **don't** want to make the wire scrolling but be able to create my own funky letter charms similar to the fonts used on the cover of the book [or even find a place that sells some funky ones] Do I need to be a metalsmith to do this? ************************************ 2. 'wire name jewelry writing' as it's referred to on a 6 DVD How To set on Ebay. To see what I'm talking about, you can go to Ebay and search for item 110137908493. Unfortunately. that's way out of my price range - I don't do gold anyway, just silver, but I'd like to be able to personalize pendants. Anyone know of another option besides spending the $125? Is this difficult or easy? I'm pretty patient... Thanks. |
wire scrolling technique for a name pendant + making charms
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I can bead and do some wire wrapping. However, I have two goals: 1. make my own charms (flat). The book "All Wired Up" (here's the URL to Amazon or you can search book title in Amazon) http://tinyurl.com/2hqm78 shows an example. I **don't** want to make the wire scrolling but be able to create my own funky letter charms similar to the fonts used on the cover of the book [or even find a place that sells some funky ones] Do I need to be a metalsmith to do this? No. All you need, is to know how to use a goldsmith's saw and a few needle files. ************************************ 2. 'wire name jewelry writing' as it's referred to on a 6 DVD How To set on Ebay. To see what I'm talking about, you can go to Ebay and search for item 110137908493. Unfortunately. that's way out of my price range - I don't do gold anyway, just silver, but I'd like to be able to personalize pendants. Anyone know of another option besides spending the $125? Is this difficult or easy? For me, ... it would be very easy. For you, ... I don't have a clue. -- Abrasha http://www.abrasha.com |
wire scrolling technique for a name pendant + making charms
1. make my own charms (flat).
The book "All Wired Up" (here's the URL to Amazon or you can search book title in Amazon) http://tinyurl.com/2hqm78 shows an example. I **don't** want to make the wire scrolling but be able to create my own funky letter charms similar to the fonts used on the cover of the book [or even find a place that sells some funky ones] Do I need to be a metalsmith to do this? No, you don't need to be a silversmith to make charms like those. You only need to learn how to wrap and form wire. ************************************ 2. 'wire name jewelry writing' as it's referred to on a 6 DVD How To set on Ebay. To see what I'm talking about, you can go to Ebay and search for item 110137908493. Unfortunately. that's way out of my price range - I don't do gold anyway, just silver, but I'd like to be able to personalize pendants. Anyone know of another option besides spending the $125? Is this difficult or easy? I'm pretty patient... Thanks. I am not a wire wrapper, but it doesn't look as difficult as say... casting a silver pendant or making a knife. You just need some instruction and experience. Instead of spending a butt load of money on instructional videos and books, why not see if you can review this stuff for free. I suggest that you go to your local library and look at the reference material they have on file. I found lots of books about silver, jewelry, etc in my library. Maybe your local library is on line, and if so, you could see what they offer in reference material before you make the trip. I believe there are all kinds of websites on the net that deal with this type of jewelry and how to make it ... start researching and reading, then gather your materials and get to work. You wont know if you can do it without trying. Sterling |
wire scrolling technique for a name pendant + making charms
In rec.crafts.jewelry auf Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:23:32 GMT ein dummkopf
durch den namen von "Sterling" schrieb : 1. make my own charms (flat). The book "All Wired Up" (here's the URL to Amazon or you can search book title in Amazon) http://tinyurl.com/2hqm78 shows an example. I **don't** want to make the wire scrolling but be able to create my own funky letter charms similar to the fonts used on the cover of the book [or even find a place that sells some funky ones] Do I need to be a metalsmith to do this? No, you don't need to be a silversmith to make charms like those. You only need to learn how to wrap and form wire. ************************************ 2. 'wire name jewelry writing' as it's referred to on a 6 DVD How To set on Ebay. To see what I'm talking about, you can go to Ebay and search for item 110137908493. Unfortunately. that's way out of my price range - I don't do gold anyway, just silver, but I'd like to be able to personalize pendants. Anyone know of another option besides spending the $125? Is this difficult or easy? I'm pretty patient... Thanks. I am not a wire wrapper, but it doesn't look as difficult as say... casting a silver pendant or making a knife. You just need some instruction and experience. Instead of spending a butt load of money on instructional videos and books, why not see if you can review this stuff for free. I suggest that you go to your local library and look at the reference material they have on file. I found lots of books about silver, jewelry, etc in my library. Maybe your local library is on line, and if so, you could see what they offer in reference material before you make the trip. I believe there are all kinds of websites on the net that deal with this type of jewelry and how to make it ... start researching and reading, then gather your materials and get to work. You wont know if you can do it without trying. Sterling That was a very difficult post to read! Who said what, I'd like to know! -- Wenn Sie auf etwas mit genügender Kraft drücken, können Sie sie veranlassen zu fallen |
wire scrolling technique for a name pendant + making charms
On Wed, 13 Jun 2007 02:23:23 +0000, Abrasha wrote:
I **don't** want to make the wire scrolling but be able to create my own funky letter charms similar to the fonts used on the cover of the book [or even find a place that sells some funky ones] Do I need to be a metalsmith to do this? No. All you need, is to know how to use a goldsmith's saw and a few needle files. I havent seen it myself, but I guess mexican kids can be seen at local fairs doing just that. matthew ohio -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
wire scrolling technique for a name pendant + making charms
Hi,
My name is Kate and I work for SmartFlix.com. After reading your post, I wanted to tell you that SmartFlix has a TON of metalworking and jewelry making DVDs for rent. You should definitely browse for a cheap and easy way to learn a lot. I'm a jewelry maker myself (mostly Austrian crystal beading), but I find lessons and books SO expensive when it comes to learning new techniques. Most DVD rentals on SmartFlix are 9.99...perfectly priced and packed full of info. I hope you find something there that helps you out! Good luck. Kate |
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