2 Wire Wrap Projects to Boost Sales

[@andreahuffman2347]

Please return and make some more videos if you have time, you are so easy to listen to and really seem like you genuinely enjoy sharing your craft with us!! ❤❤❤

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you so much for your kind words. As luck has I will be coming out with NEW Weekly wire wrap content. The first episode of my program, entitled "Wire Wrapping with the WrapMaker - Jim McIntosh" will debut on my KZbin channel on November 16th, 2023. So stay tuned.

[@birdsong63]

Wonderful video tutorial, Jim! I am 78 and my fingers and wrists have some arthritis and nerve issues. I have recently discovered though that working with wire is so enjoyable. With simple designs, like you've shown here, plus designs I've seen elsewhere that sell quite well, I realize I can create with wire without having to make detailed, work intensive styles. I will check out more of your videos. Thank you so much! Judith

[@JimMcIntosh]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. Over the years I have taught a lot of people who have the same situation as you. We were able to develop a lot of different techniques to make creating with wire a lot easier - I teach those techniques in each of my project videos. That also lead me to developing my WrapMaker pliers. I noticed that many of my students had difficulty holding wire bundles and starting a wrap at the same time. I figured out that there must be an easier way to do...thus, WrapMaker Pliers. Thanks for watching.

[@joelimo449]

Great that your offering classes . Exciting ! Thank you .

[@Loretta-d4l]

Loved this ❤

[@user-cd1zo2dc1z]

Love how through you explain everything. Step by step. AND I absolutely love the way you keep your fingers out of the way and make it easy to follow along. Thank you Jim.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching!

[@edgar-j6h]

love your work. love your books and love working with the new pliers you invented. Also, can't wait to see you on JTV (TV)

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thanks so much!

[@lindycarimbocas1039]

I am new to your channel and i fell in love with your tutorial. ❤❤

[@JimMcIntosh]

Welcome to the channel. I'm glad that you're enjoying the tutorials. Thank you for your kind words.

[@diedredunham7383]

That was really cool. I guess I most of the time want to go only higher with my items. Thanks!!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for watching

[@gloriaeizquierdo3455]

Great work! I used to make jewelry with Sterling silver wire and Swarovski crystals but I’m 71 now and not feeling well so no more. I still have some left. You brought me good memories, ❤Thanks

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@menofairy]

Thank you...I had been a wire artist for years and your video is well done.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you very much for those kind words.

[@kellymonico-love3550]

Very pretty. Thank you for showing this, you explain it very nicely.

[@JimMcIntosh]

My pleasure. Thank you for watching

[@nancynelson3957]

Recently found your channel and love it! Your instruction is so detailed I think anyone could follow. You are a great teacher and a true inspiration!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you very much. Welcome to the channel

[@karenkurrle2836]

Great video.....I am so excited to see you will be at the Tucson Gem show at the Casino del Sol to demo your Wire Wrapping tool !!! See you there!!!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you and AWESOME! I can't wait.

[@eckbeck1982]

This video was fantastic. Thank you so much for the lesson!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for watching

[@imagesbykim]

Great video and tips, thankyou for sharing!

[@JimMcIntosh]

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@rockcrazygal5166]

My first video here.I just subscribed!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Welcome!!

[@jariech87]

Thank you very much Jim for making this tutorial. I really enjoyed it. Some really nice tips on metal. 👍

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for stopping by

[@rowserm]

Genius. I am going to use this technique to make my earrings look similar to one another. Thank you.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@sharonrowland1196]

Jim I've made one Turquoise Ring. I'm interested in Gemstone Rings and it was perfect but I tried my best. I gave it toy nephew for Christmas 🎄and he loved it even though it doesn't fit his finger he's only 8 years old but he loves it it's blue that's his favorite color blue 💙

[@JimMcIntosh]

Awesome! Keep working at it.

[@angelacarrasquillo2940]

Thanks jim for you video

[@JimMcIntosh]

You're Welcome...thanks for watching.

[@dawn8542]

My biggest problem is after I make something, owning it. I don't think anything is worth selling. And I see people who are putting out what looks like beginner's work but then own it and put it on the market. I'm jealous of these people.

[@JimMcIntosh]

That is a dilemma. When it comes to art it's all in the eye of the beholder. What you may think looks like beginner work, may amaze certain people. My wife loves to give pieces away sometimes. If someone fawns over a piece that she is wearing, she will offer it to them. You never know what people will respond to if you don't put yourself out there.

[@laurabarber6697]

Jealousy is your sign that : "I want that too!" Let your jealousy be a motivator!💝💝💝

[@mary-kittybonkers2374]

Thanks Jim for sharing your knowledge and work so generously. I’ve only just found your channel and I’m definitely going to make the earrings. Thanks for the tip about using painters tape. In the U.K. we call it ‘masking tape’. I’ve just heard you say that you shoot wires across the room…I do that, fortunately I wear specs👓 so that I don’t end up with an eye injury😊. Thanks.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Welcome to the channel.

[@DeborahGillette]

Good morning, Jim Insomnia has me watching this video at 4:30 a.m. LOL You would not believe how much time I have devoted trying to get my earrings loops to look alike. Never thought of using the painters tape to form both at the same time! I do this for the earring hooks but never for the earrings. Thanks so much for this tip. Can't wait for the classes to begin. When you say materials will be sent, does this mean the wire?

[@JimMcIntosh]

Good morning....trust me, painters tape is one of my favorite tools. I wish that more people would use it when making wire jewelry. For the classes, I do sent out all of the materials needed to make the class project - wire and cabochons.

[@ummsalamah7711]

great tips

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you very much

[@deborahdauray8933]

thank you

[@susansnyder11]

I thank you for your "how to" video. Very detailed and informative. I just wish you'd show the finished project beforehand to see if this is something of interest to the viewer before the step by step project.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you. Sorry about not showing the finished product beforehand. In all of my other tutorial videos I do show the finished product first. Thanks for the feedback.

[@susansnyder11]

@@JimMcIntosh This is the first I've checked out of your video's. I look forward to watching more. And thank you taking my suggestion with the upmost respect for what you do.(some content creators are not so gracious at excepting suggestions).

[@pepperminthomecrafts8269]

Thank you! New subbie here. Take care

[@JimMcIntosh]

Welcome. Thanks for stopping by.

[@sharonrowland1196]

Good Morning Jim I've subscribed to your channel can't wait to watch the video thanks for sharing 👋😃👍Jim how long you've been wire wrapping??

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for subscribing. I hope that you enjoy the videos. I began wire wrapping in 2003...so this August it will be 20 years.

[@annagray6491]

Very helpful tutorial. I love working with wire but mostly do wire wrapping. Can I ask, I don’t have a rawhide mallet but would a nylon one do just as well? Thank you.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for watching. Yes, you can use a nylon mallet.

[@sharonrowland1196]

Aw Jim August 1st is my Birthday 🎂🥳 20 years is a long time isn't it Jim ? And yes sir I am enjoying the video I love Earrings Necklacesets Rings Bracelets etc.... 👍😃 💛 Wow Jim that's a long time my friend 👍😃 Jim do you make Necklace Sets? Necklace Earrings Rings Bracelets??

[@JimMcIntosh]

I have made sets to sell at art shows...people seem to enjoy them.

[@sharonrowland1196]

Yep I'm planning on making another Ring; but I want to get perfect at making wire wrapped Rings you know Jim?? But it's a little Tuff on the fingers Jim you've any advice please?? Thx Jim 👍😃👋 ♥️

[@JimMcIntosh]

Dead soft wire. It's much easier on your fingers. You can work harden it by hammering it with a raw hide mallet

[@rochelletaylor4558]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING. PLEASE TELL ME WHERE CAN I FIND AFFORDABLE REAL COPPER, STERLING SILVER WIRE AND FINDINGS THAT DON'T TARNISH LIKE JUMP RING AND 🦞 CLAW CLASPS?

[@JimMcIntosh]

I am now selling copper wire on my website, (thewrapmaker.com). I get my sterling from Rio Grande. You might be able to get findings from Rio Grande as well. I hope this helps.

[@leilakirkdietzolsen6741]

Thanks ❤️🇩🇰

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for watching

[@oddity4all2see]

Are you the guy from Philly? I'm just wondering if you know of any good places to sell my work. And if there's a good place to get supplies.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Sorry...I'm not the guy from Philly.

[@charleneproffitt8374]

I'm trying to find a new place to get wire, got any tips? 😉

[@JimMcIntosh]

I'm not sure where you're currently getting your wire from, however, I get most of my wire from Rio Grande (www.riogrande.com). You do need to set up an account with them, but they're great and well worth it. I hope this helps.

[@bootscootinwithbethanddena7489]

May I ask what you would price the ring at?

[@JimMcIntosh]

Sure. We display them on our Art Show table and price them at $5 USD. The cost of materials is about $1 usd. They take 5 - 7 minutes to make. Many times we will give one away to a customer who purchases a couple of pieces and their child has been eyeing them. It goes along way when making a customer happy. Sometimes we'll do it with the earrings. Hope that helps.

[@thewarlocke5303]

Why didn't I ever think of just using some FRIGGIN TAPE. I usually have a mass of chaos for like half the time I'm working on a project, haha

[@JimMcIntosh]

Trust me, painters tape is something that I have used for 20 years to tame my wires. I have no idea why other artists who teach don't teach this technique. It makes life a lot easier. Thanks for watching.

[@sharonrowland1196]

Jim how much are your online classes please?? Thanks. Jim I need help with making my Rings 💍; Can you help me please?? Thanks Jim

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for your question. What type of ring(s) are you interested in making? I don't have a ring class posted yet but I can put one together.

[@nenaj5825]

One thing I do . I keep in mind that certain things will get tangled in hair .

[@JimMcIntosh]

very true

[@GrammaSheShe]

I wanted to watch this but it’s over five minutes and you haven’t even done anything yet. You’re talking to us like we are a bunch of beginners!

[@JimMcIntosh]

I do apologize for my ramblings. I approach all of my videos from a beginner point of view. I never assume that everyone who watches knows everything about wire wrapping. It's my goal to make this art as easy as possible so that it attracts more new artists. One thing you can do is hit the fast forward button a couple of time until you get to the place where the information that you are looking for begins. Again, I am very sorry for rambling on.

[@TinasArtPage]

You have to remember we ALL have to start somewhere, just because your experienced doesn’t mean EVERYONE is!

[@GrammaSheShe]

I understand. Actually I think its a great. I think when I was a beginner I would have appreciated it. I apologize for my harshness. Fast forwarding is a great idea. I was out of line and I do apologize.

[@GrammaSheShe]

My reply was for Jim, not for Tina

[@JimMcIntosh]

Now worries.