Short tips for making jewelry

It's very sad when you're carried away weaving and wire broke suddenly or over. I recommend to remake this place completely - it will be reliable. But if it is difficult and you will certainly want to continue - you can take an extra piece of wire and weave on. In this video I show how you can connect the two pieces of wire. Such connection better make at point where the item will no affected of tension and friction.

I used 16 and 20 gauge wire here, borax powder and the butane torch. The main secret is to bend the wire at a right angle. Then it gets better and the ball is formed at the end.

As I weave copper cobweb These are two videos in which you can examine in detail the process of weaving. I use 28-29 gauge wire to create a strong patterns. Base - 16-18 gauge.The action takes place in really workshop Ursula Jewelry, my work desk. Seen my tools, supplies beads, gems, my work notebook. Come for a visit, even if we are divided by the ocean! :)    

Video Tutorial: How to fold a beautiful spiral and flatten it with a hammer.I'm using a round copper wire of 1.3 mm in diameter. Have to bend very carefully, in small steps. I cut flat (not round) area within the helix.I love working with a metal handle hammer - it is quite, well absorbs vibration and shock. Hammer with a wooden handle is also good, but I like less.We need to knock gently to evenly flattened wire. Step-by-step. Take your time - then we will have the edge is equable. I tap with a hammer just the reverse side. Thus...