Amulet Of Awesome! | Ancient Jewelry Techniques | Skill Tree

[@KarlRoyale]

Quick tip: a neat tool is a mini flat head screwdriver. Use it to separate and lift strands of wire that are bunched together. Also a few hemostats are useful to clip onto the end of longer wires to let them droop down and hold onto a wire so you can know where it is and which wire you mean to grab. Last tip try a three strand braid on the wire in some places instead of the wrapping with smaller gauge wire.

[@SkillTree]

Great tips! I will definitely be giving them a shot! Thank you for watching!

[@visschernoah]

I watched a couple of other videos about wire wrapping stones and yours is by far the easiest to understand, and follow what you're doing.

[@coreyz.2800]

Something to look into: a lot of wire- based jewelry crafters invest in a set of, well, basically leather thimbles. Unlike the metal or plastic thimbles used in sewing a leather thimble doesn't hinder your grip and dexterity while still providing a layer of cushioning between flesh and metal. Some prefer to just keep at it until their fingertips are so calloused they don't even notice the constant pinching and stabbing.

[@KarenSchumacher]

Seriously serendipitous. I recently hit a rockhound shop and picked up some terminated crystals *just* for wire-wrapping experimentation. Had no clue how I'd start, how you SHOULD start, nothing. I just knew I wanted to teach myself how to wrap up some crystals. So thank you VERY VERY MUCH! It is appreciated.

[@SkillTree]

I love when stuff like that happens! Glad I could help. Let us know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!

[@jakodar]

After watching, I had a neat Wizard costume idea. Make a mold from a stone and create a plastic stone with whatever tints and SFX additives (sparkles, glow, etc). Then wire wrap it. Might even add a hidden led after for other SFX. Great video!

[@jolla9963]

I just saw your idea on a staff, with a momentary ignition button on the bottom the staff, hold the staff down hard and your gem glows, one could even use an old headlight dip switch.

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

It's so satisfying to see a skill I requested become a video and I learned more about wire wrapping

[@SkillTree]

I appreciate the ideas! Thanks for being part of the fam!

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

@@SkillTree Happy to be here

[@mikehorrocks2909]

You always remember your first.

[@deadeye4047]

This is such a lucrative craft to get into, too. I had a large chunk of Floridian Obsidian (rare) wire-framed into a pendant, and the guy charged me $50! Those pieces are subjectively worth $10-$20. I say "subjectively" because the price is totally up to the crafter due to how few people do this, in my experience. Did I get ripped off? Most would say yes, but now I got a beautiful Obsidian Pendant that is one of a kind, and a story of how I protected to kids and their lap dog from a territorial Pit Bull and came out unscathed. So I'd say we're even.

[@porkchopulator]

My wife has been saying she wants to wire wrap to add to the jewelry she already makes. I was happy you had this skill up. I just sent her the link.

[@fantasticflyingfrogs]

So two things, I teach piano and guitar! Just FYI, but when your fingers are hurt like that, you can soak them in Witch Hazel and it will take the sting away. It's a tip I pass on to all my guitar students.

[@cherylharris5695]

Nice work!!! You're so funny

[@lisafish1449]

I design and sell wire wrapped jewelry. My favorite thing to make is tree of life pendants.

[@jeffreyhanalei6566]

Your videos are always dope

[@SkillTree]

Thanks! I am glad you liked this one. It was a lot of fun to learn.

[@BeInspiredwithDominic]

That's awesome and easy to do. To me, this is less of a stand-alone project than something to make for something else, most likely a costume. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeskac209]

My oldest son made these for my husband and I for Christmas. Mine had a heart and my husband a shield Ill cherish it forever❤

[@jamesmacleod8388]

Doubt you will see this but I have just found your channel and going through the back log. I have started playing with wire so will try this, but one thing you might like is I made cool looking effect by twisting wires together - fold a length in half, anchor one side, stick the other end in a drill and turn it on to start twisting! Go as much as you want, and then you can repeat (I told the drill to go in reverse the second time, but don't know if that made a big difference.) Saw this on an Alex Steele vid when we was making it for a wire wrapped handle.

[@Scar_does_stuff]

wire wrapped jewelry, a bonding experience between you and your ancestors, and you get to look badass at the end of it!

[@cezarnicolotti5956]

Great job man!

[@SkillTree]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@MannyXVIII]

The mixture crystal of Copper Sulfate and Copper Hydroxide are always a joy to see (Malachite)

[@donaldmcdaniel1773]

Interesting.

[@therobotwolf]

Wire shopping is always hard because there are so many colors and gauges. Great job though! It looks awesome

[@SkillTree]

Thank you! If you do any you should share it on the discord 😁

[@therobotwolf]

@@SkillTree I'll share some of my other jewelry if you'd like, and if I try this I'll share it.

[@Marcpowers]

You like: Made this in ten min Allso you: Realy easy Me: woooo 😵, cooooooool!

[@SkillTree]

I hope you give it a try! Thanks for watching!

[@Marcpowers]

@@SkillTree i shall realy try that, i am impresed by how you turned some soo cheap things into amulets. I hope a i'll make as good as you

[@ordnaelshideout]

I did some viking knit and wire wrapping 2 years ago and yes, my fingertips were utterly destroyed by the end of it... 😂

[@SkillTree]

Right!?! I am walking around trying not to touch anything as they just throb like in a cartoon 🤣

[@rachelchenoweth5748]

You totally inspired me to go wire crazy... I have never even thought of this and then I found you in a random search for inspiration..... You did just set me alit with ideas.... Thank you so much...

[@bossskelton211]

So fantasy, so cool!

[@SkillTree]

😁 thank you for watching!

[@megyumiyoshi1062]

This is truly amazing

[@SkillTree]

Thank you!😁

[@pjchristie2206]

Might you combine wrapping a stone for a pendant with leather scraps . . . .

[@chief1533]

I would love to see you work a gem stone into like a piece of leather if at all possible

[@ericrylands2860]

I love your glasses and I need to get some....can you tell me the make and style?

[@SkillTree]

Awwww thanks! They are from Warby Parker. I THINK they are the Wilkie style.

[@darnstewart]

Credit where credit is due Clever, they probably had to make their own wire. No popping down to Cave Cache or the Cella Fella.

[@vortex514]

That's awesome man. Great job!

[@SkillTree]

Thank you! Thanks for watching!

[@TakumiIchimaru]

Has anyone suggested that he makes a heater or a kite shield? If not that’d be cool to see how he tackles that.

[@theSheighani42]

For the tree one, I've seen wire trees, (like for decor, or little knick-knack things...okay, that's really still decor. Enh), where they also had beads on the leftover wires to look like leaves. Some of those are REALLY cool, and I think, (depending on the stone you use), that could be really neat and add some pop! 8D now I've got an idea how to do it without killing my own fingers more than necessary in the process! ^^ I thank you and recognize your fingers' sacrifice.

[@nickbrown9895]

Good one dude😃

[@SkillTree]

Thanks!

[@TheMariusDarkwolf]

Great video. Love the shirt

[@SkillTree]

INCONCEIVABLE! 😁

[@TheMariusDarkwolf]

@@SkillTree I do not think that word means what you think it means

[@tokemeout]

You did great!keep up the good work

[@TerraWolffe]

IDK who needs this but if all you have is textured pliers you can cover the tip in painters tape to keep from marring the metal. I mean I do this for my best tools too but that shit is expensive, I want to keep them nice

[@lacewinglml]

I think you might enjoy stone inlay. its rather fun. powdering stone and filling your designs.

[@evaggeliatheofanidou8910]

If you don't want your nails to hurt don't use them especially if you are working with hard wire. Use your pliers to give your wire shape. I noticed you used your nails to pool the front and back wires from your cages. Use the tip of your pliers instead. If you cannot separate them from the other wires because they are too tight use a small knife to separate them from the cage first and then the pliers to give them shape. I have been doing this as a hobby for years and let me tell you it is great in so many ways. It helps me relax, it's cheap, it's satisfying, I have a bunch of jewelry that are unique. And all my friends absolutely love the pieces I made for them as gifts.

[@SkillTree]

Thank you so much for the tips! I was so worried about marring the metal or scratching the stones that I avoided using my tools. I will definitely give that a shot though. My fingers thank you🤣

[@familywilliams4058]

I've watched this video about 6 times now, and just noticed what your shirt says... It's amazing! Where did you get it?

[@SkillTree]

Newbury comics 😁. I was so happy when I found it.

[@temurnariashvili7526]

Not bad for a first try 😉 you should cover fingertips with a medical tape. I'm using it till now. If you like to do wire wrap jewelry, ask me, I'll give you a few advices.

[@SkillTree]

Always open to advice! 😁👍

[@zilyanna7819]

Bowler hat guy: why arent you in frame?!?!? Cl3ver: I have really small rocks and really big hands

[@tonsonbloodaxe2605]

Hell yeah!!!! Ex wifes uncle makes does it so super good! And I tried to make some for my my ex but they sucked

[@SkillTree]

Lol. I think the kind of wire helps a lot. This would have been WAY easier with a soft wire, I think. Do you remember what kind you used?

[@michaelsexton170]

I tried a wire ring a bit back. I got the frame and the inside wire design. Not sure how i felt about them so stopped. I needed to wire wrap them together to finish.

[@SkillTree]

You should totally finish and share what you come up with. I'd love to see!

[@calwilliams1537]

Are we able to do it without wires cuz I only have four cutters and a rock and probably something

[@SkillTree]

I did something kind of similar last week, using leather cord. That being said, it can be done with any twine or paracord.

[@mulgerbill]

I've had a piece of Irish marble at my throat hanging from a leather thong for a couple decades now. I'm off to the craft store, see if I can craft a tree cage

[@SkillTree]

Sweet! Let us know how it comes out!

[@sofievandenbraembussche263]

right, so I have only watched a few of your videos now. I don't know if you only make things or try to use them too? Anyways, I would absolutely love to watch a video where you make a shiny coin and spin it on your fingers! Cool amulet, btw :)

[@lpm67]

If an end or wire irritates when worn a tiny dab or clear nail polish worse a treat, also good if the person wearing has problems with particular metals, just coat the metal with the nail polish.

[@SkillTree]

That is a GREAT tip! Thank you!

[@amayajackson4818]

how did ancient peoples do this without pliers?? wow

[@hiltoverhandle6168]

Could you teach how to make a chainmail necklace to hang these from??

[@rockinrswoodshop]

A phylactery requires at least a precious stone.... But now you know how to properly encase it!

[@SkillTree]

I'll also be needing a soul 🤔.... where did you say your shop was again?

[@rockinrswoodshop]

Skill Tree HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@70CadillacMan]

Where you get your stones? Is black lynx or amber available? Do I need a tumbler or jewelry welder?

[@kellysouter4381]

Malachite has stopped an asthma attack in its tracks worn on the left wrist. I was surprised and relieved by how well it worked. I can't wear it always though because it sends my arm numb and the cold reaches into my chest and too close to the heart for comfort. It's a real need only stone for me.

[@kilroy7562]

Kilroy was here (I disagree I don’t think they’d be making fun of you I think they be telling you hey starting a new is always the best part because you make the most mistakes so you learn the most)

[@kilroy7562]

(probably could’ve worded that better but you get the point)

[@EarthMunky66]

Where did you get your earings? They're neato.

[@SkillTree]

Sorry! It took me a while to find them again! Here is the amazon link! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HG7BZMQ/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@EarthMunky66]

@@SkillTree Thanks mate 👌

[@jules6249]

is the audio completely out of time with the video for anyone else? I just need to know if my computer is having an stroke or not

[@shellnet411]

You call the tree the tree of life that's the name for the wire tree it's called a trail life that wire wrapping it's a tree of life wire wrapping

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

how about learning Japanese I've just started using a book called Japanese Kanji Made Easy

[@SkillTree]

I actually took 3 years of Japanese in college. That being said, I haven't gotten to use it for YEARS so I have probably forgotten most of it 🤣

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

@@SkillTree better find a way to practis

[@timothyneiswander3151]

@@SkillTree Sometimes you just have to work it in. I know a little Japanese and I answer the phone with it to throw telemarketers off. I use to do Spanish till one spoke back in better Spanish then I could manage. You could try learning Klingon. I started to but never went very far.

Nice video man! Would you like to be KZbin friends? :]

[@Scalesthelizardwizard]

your Amulets will make grate magic items and better make a flatlery for you wife