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Old June 12th 07, 03:41 PM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Default 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.

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Old June 12th 07, 04:18 PM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Default wire scrolling technique for a name pendant + making charms

In rec.crafts.jewelry On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 14:41:14 GMT
wrote :

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, you need to be a wax-head and find a caster, IF I'm understanding
you right...


************************************

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 REALLY don't understand what you're asking here.
Do you want to do wire-wrap-type lettering?
Get some rosary pliers and some silver wire and just do it!

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Old June 13th 07, 03:23 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
Abrasha
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Default wire scrolling technique for a name pendant + making charms

wrote:
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.

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Old June 13th 07, 03:23 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Default 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

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Old June 13th 07, 07:16 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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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!

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Old June 15th 07, 12:04 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Default 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

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Old June 23rd 07, 07:23 AM posted to rec.crafts.jewelry
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Default 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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