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Old June 26th 10, 07:45 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Jessica
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Default New to wire wrap jewelry ... how to get started?

Hello,

I just joined this group. I've read a few dozen of your posts in and
it seems that most of the members are very experienced. I'm glad that
I joined a group that I can learn.

What's the best way to get started with wire wrap jewelry? I'm new to
this and I set my goal to get to the point that I can make some cool
jewelry and sell in my online store. Go to a class, or is this
something that I can learn myself in a couple of months? Is there a
good "wire wrap for dummy" tutorial or book?

I'd like to get your feedback. Thank you for your time!

Regards,
Jessica
online at: http://jewelrywonder.com/Baltic-Amber-Pendant/
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Old June 26th 10, 04:58 PM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Jim
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Default New to wire wrap jewelry ... how to get started?

Jessica, there are many books that promise to get you started in wire
wrapping, and a lot of them will do so -- but you'd be better off
attending a class. Find a rock club or lapidary society in your area;
many of them offer classes in wire wrapping, faceting, stone-cutting
and the like, and in a small, personal atmosphere, to boot. Most clubs
welcome guests and new members with open arms, and their class costs
are a lot less than you'd find at a community college (even though the
instructors are often one and the same!)

You would also do well to point your browser at "Ganoskin" and
subscribe to their Orchid List; it's populated by veteran jewelers and
newbies alike, and you'll profit by it. Hope this points you in a
pleasant direction...

On Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:45:22 -0700, Jessica
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edification and amusement, submitted

Hello,

I just joined this group. I've read a few dozen of your posts in and
it seems that most of the members are very experienced. I'm glad that
I joined a group that I can learn.

What's the best way to get started with wire wrap jewelry? I'm new to
this and I set my goal to get to the point that I can make some cool
jewelry and sell in my online store. Go to a class, or is this
something that I can learn myself in a couple of months? Is there a
good "wire wrap for dummy" tutorial or book?

I'd like to get your feedback. Thank you for your time!

Regards,
Jessica
online at: http://jewelrywonder.com/Baltic-Amber-Pendant/


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Old June 27th 10, 03:32 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Chilla
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Default New to wire wrap jewelry ... how to get started?

On 26/06/2010 4:45 PM, Jessica wrote:
Hello,

I just joined this group. I've read a few dozen of your posts in and
it seems that most of the members are very experienced. I'm glad that
I joined a group that I can learn.

What's the best way to get started with wire wrap jewelry? I'm new to
this and I set my goal to get to the point that I can make some cool
jewelry and sell in my online store. Go to a class, or is this
something that I can learn myself in a couple of months? Is there a
good "wire wrap for dummy" tutorial or book?

I'd like to get your feedback. Thank you for your time!

Regards,
Jessica
online at: http://jewelrywonder.com/Baltic-Amber-Pendant/



Classes are the best option. Books are next best, the last is
experience, and doing it all yourself.

Classes are great for a couple of reasons. The social side of meeting
like minded individuals, and potential industry contacts. Insider
information.

Books, basically teach a lot and should be used as a starting point only.

Dot it yourself is a very slow method, and full of the potential to make
you cry.



Regards Charles
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Old June 29th 10, 08:11 PM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
1 Lucky Texan
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Default New to wire wrap jewelry ... how to get started?

On Jun 26, 1:45am, Jessica wrote:
Hello,

I just joined this group. I've read a few dozen of your posts in and
it seems that most of the members are very experienced. I'm glad that
I joined a group that I can learn.

What's the best way to get started with wire wrap jewelry? I'm new to
this and I set my goal to get to the point that I can make some cool
jewelry and sell in my online store. Go to a class, or is this
something that I can learn myself in a couple of months? Is there a
good "wire wrap for dummy" tutorial or book?

I'd like to get your feedback. Thank you for your time!

Regards,
Jessica
online at:http://jewelrywonder.com/Baltic-Amber-Pendant/


I agree classes would be best - I'd just add that there are videos
both for purchase and perhaps on-line (try youtube).

If you live in a medium/large city, you may have art/jewelry classes
available through a Gem & Mineral club or junior college or craft
'guild'. Often, any local hobby/craft store will know of such
organizations.(my own club teaches wirewrapping along with wax
modeling, casting, fabrication,faceting/lapidary work etc.)
For Gem & Mineral Clubs, check; http://www.amfed.org/
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Old July 3rd 10, 07:13 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
meiky6
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Default New to wire wrap jewelry ... how to get started?

Hi!
I have some links on online wire wrapping tutorials.
Most of them are free. Check them out here
These shall get you started as some of them are very basic - for
beginners

http://www.wireblissmei.com/2007/08/...ials-tips.html

Happy wrapping.

Mei
http://www.wireblissmei.com
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Old February 4th 11, 06:51 AM
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Classes are great for a couple of reasons. The social side of meeting
like minded individuals, and potential industry contacts. Insider
information.
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Old April 19th 11, 03:32 AM
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f you live in a medium/large city, you may have art/jewelry classes
available through a Gem & Mineral club or junior college or craft
'guild'. Often, any local hobby/craft store will know of such
organizations.(my own club teaches wirewrapping along with wax
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