Beginners guide to wire wrapping tumble stones

Re-make now available. I have taken note of the viewers feedback and made another video hopefully solving the problems from this video. For best results watch both videos to see me demonstrate different shaped stones. • Beginners guide to wir...
Part 2 coming shortly, wire wrapped tumble stone pendants
I'm so sorry, this is my first tutorial and I got so nervous, I kept knocking my camera stand, fumbling my weaves and I'm sure I lost the ability to English at one point. The next will be better I promise.
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[@raquelgarza6775]

Can’t believe this is considered a beginners tutorial….? Lovely work and beautiful music

[@robinrozelle9890]

You are doing great I am new to wire wrapping and I search for videos to help me and you have got my attention thank you

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you so much 💖

[@robinrozelle9890]

@@bronzerosecreations you are so welcome I have started following you from our rock shop page on Instagram I will have to send some pics inspired by you

[@pattytucker1361]

I love how quiet you are when you work and how good your explanation s are when you do talk. Great explanations!

[@ssiegreen5292]

This is one of the best, if not THE best wire caging video for irregular shaped stones I have ever seen! Thank you for taking the time to be so thorough, showing the different applications towards different shaped stones. I found this extremely helpful! Tough on nails though!!!

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you so much for your comment, you have just made my day😁. And yes it can be tough on the nails, I recently heard that using a guitar pick helps, I haven't tried it myself yet, I might have to see if it works.

[@ssiegreen5292]

@@bronzerosecreations My fingernails are pretty soft and tend to shred and peel easily. I've learned to use pliers coated with "Tool Magic" to help preserve what little nails I have, LOL. Using tool magic prevents the wire from getting scratched up or showing grip marks. You'll still need to separate the wires by hand initially, but then they are more easily to manage. I've never even thought about using a guitar pick, as I don't play... Might be worth a try too!

[@valarienewsham785]

A guitar pick!! Pure genius.... that will really save my nails. Thank you! This tutorial is so helpful.❤

[@EmpressAlpha]

I never thought about using tape to hold in place! Thank you

[@bronzerosecreations]

Your welcome, I am glad you found my video helpful :)

[@annimerethenilsen8888]

Easy and good explained, and very slow!! good!❤

[@WudchukcudchukWud]

I appreciate your step by step articulation of your lesson.

[@suzieyoung747]

Really really good tutorial. Clear and precise. Thanks for sharing.❤❤❤

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you 😁💖

[@whysprs]

By far this is one of the best techniques ive seen the last few days.. thank you.

[@clare9637]

I really liked the gentle pace of this video. It was so helpful to see it all in real time. I've got loads of sea glass that I haven't known what to do with but I do now!!! Thank you

[@bronzerosecreations]

Your welcome. Thank you so much for your comment.

[@judimarks3137]

I enjoyed you video. Looking forward to more. It's very interesting and easy to understand what your doing

[@kimposca5740]

Your tutorial has finally broken a hole in the dark cloud💭 and allowed the sunlight🌞 to shine on a one-inch piece of raw tourmaline, that I could not figure💭 out for myself and a multitude of attempts from other tutorials that never worked, and one messy accomplished wrap that covered the entire piece😡. This tutorial, your tutorial has given me the I need to show off my tourmaline. I was gifted this piece in the summer of 2001 (when we made our home here in Downeast Maine😍) and the wrap has broken twice since. I never took it off unless there was a medical necessity. It has two friends🙂, a mountain lion tooth I found in Utah, and a light green jade ring that I treated myself here. Ii's been broken for over a year. Thank you🤩!

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you so much. I am so glad that my video was useful for you 😁💖

[@sharonrowland1196]

ALL YOUR STONES ARE EXTREMELY ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 👍♥️ 😀

[@arabellabirnbaum3997]

Judith is right, you're doing great job and inspired me too to wrap some tumbled stones . Thank you 😊 🌹

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you so much, I really appreciated your comment 😀

[@Juns_228]

Nice tutorial slow and clear thank you

[@Jumpinjackflas]

Have hundreds of polished Amethyst quarts and agate slices. I’m thinking of doing this and using them as decor. Thanks for the video. 💪

[@michelletanner948]

I love your work. Thanks so much for including the US gauge size along with UK.

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you for your comment 😁

[@PiperVlaar]

Thank you for the tutorial. I enjoyed the music, thank you for posting which music you used as well. These are good songs.

[@annawolff5837]

Awesome video! Well done, easy to follow, and very helpful. Thank you!

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you 😁💖

[@mjudithcassidy2977]

It think you did fantastic - you've inspired me to pull out some wire once again! Cheers

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you so much, that makes me feel better about my video

[@damsbaby777]

Thank you very much 🥺. U are very talented and willing to share what you know. I appreciate you.

[@constantconnie]

Your work is beautiful ! I liked the music and it was low enough that you can still be heard speaking. Thank you , I needed this video for my tumbled stones . I am looking forward to part two 👍🏻 great job !

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you so much for your comment I'm so glad you found my video useful 😀

[@mywifetheartist]

So beautiful. Great tutorial. ❤❤❤

[@rondeefuchs8088]

I started wire wrapping about 6 months ago and I wrap tumbled stones and obsidian flakes that I knap. Wish I had seen this earlier as I have been trying to adapt cab wraps to my tumbled stones and it doesn't always work... :). Thank-you!

[@bronzerosecreations]

I am happy that you found my video useful 😁💖

[@deniselocke559]

Thank you for sharing your time, talent and techniques. This video starts with wrapping, but we don't know how to determine length of base wires before beginning to wrap - I would need that to be step 1, as a 'beginner'. Maybe there is a formula you use to determine length?

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello, thank you for your comment. The length of wire fully depends on the design of the pendant you wish to create. This video is just demonstrating how to secure the stone, afterwards you may be creating a complex design that requires longer wires or a simple design that requires less wire. I have other videos with ideas for different designs. Happy wrapping 😁

[@carylfontaine3640]

I'm SO happy to have found you!! I have needed a simple wrap and know I will be following you for BRILLIANT videos that even I can master, thanku ♡

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you so much for your comment 💖. I am so happy that you found my video helpful 😀

[@sharelwallace4585]

Fabulous love the designs

[@Heyjaybird]

Lovely thank you very much!!

[@Lambertusjan]

very useful, very clear, thanks.

[@suecampbell9821]

Super helpful thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@daniellejurich2463]

Was very helpful! Thank you

[@mindfulnessjewelshk8667]

This is very helpful thank you so much!

[@celseechurchill4771]

The music is distracting. It’s so loud.

[@SpicyTexan64]

I agree. It's so distracting when I'm trying to focus on the technique and steps.

[@debbiehoule3966]

It’s nice though

[@milliechaparro3825]

Totally agree the music is so loud you can’t hear what she is saying. Not a good video.

[@Ladymaggic1]

Beautiful. ...Thankyou

[@MW-yw9bp]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@bronzerosecreations]

New version of this video with quieter music available kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS1io2IpbyWjK8si=Y2uuZyaBEk__OlC2

[@Alexandra-ks7cb]

When wrapping the black Tourmaline how did you decide the distance to put the "side weaves"? Such a great tutorial. Your channel is full of knowledge. Thanks for sharing!!

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello, thank you for viewing. The tourmaline didn't really have any definitive shape or angles or anything so i simply placed the side weaves halfway up on both sides.

[@evelynflores3137]

Pretty 😍

[@aidasoto2936]

GOOD JOB

[@gayleosburn7317]

Love this! However, how do I finish the top, the bail for the necklace chain. Is there another video of yours that shows that?

[@bronzerosecreations]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmjCnXuPoZ1pj6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/nV6Zk6pjZs2iqaM kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5zYdqihbqdpm80 Thank you for viewing, these videos were following on from this video

[@joannabarry6889]

Could you explain the two two weave ...or do you have a video of it? Thanks for the video

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello, thank you for watching. I have a newer version of this video that may help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS1io2IpbyWjK8 The 2,2 weave is one of the most basic weaves and stays the same no matter how many wires you have, it's like working in a zig zag pattern. If you have 3 wires, wrap twice around the lower and middle wires then wrap twice around the middle and upper wires and repeat. If you have 4 wires, calling them wires 1 2 3 and 4, wrap twice around wires 1 and 2, wrap twice around wires 2 and 3, twice around wires 3 and 4, twice around 2 and 3, twice around 1 and 2. Hopefully the new video demonstrates this better. Happy wrapping 😁

[@leilakirkdietzolsen6741]

Beautiful design ❤️🇩🇰

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you 😁💖

[@tonymonicasplanbmichigan5842]

Thank you for a great video! Quick question: How long are the lead wires? I realize it depends on the size of the stone but a rough estimate would be very helpful. Thank you.

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello, thank you for viewing. The length of the wire depends on the size of the stone and the design you intend creating, a more complex design requires longer wires and more simple designs may need less wire. I normally go for 12 inches, that normally covers most designs with a medium sized tumble stone.

[@tonymonicasplanbmichigan5842]

@@bronzerosecreations thank you so much for your information.

[@tonymonicasplanbmichigan5842]

Hello. I am VERY new to wire weaving. Do you offer .pdf instructions on the patterns you do on this video? Is there a detailed book of patterns for a beginner you can suggest? Thank you so much!

[@bronzerosecreations]

@@tonymonicasplanbmichigan5842 hello. I'm sorry I don't have a pdf for this wrap, I have a couple of other videos that you may find helpful, one is an updated version of this wrap and the other is a simplified version without weaving patterns. As a beginner there are a few good Facebook groups for beginner wire wrapping, they may be useful to you. I learnt by watching KZbin videos. The links for my other videos are kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS1io2IpbyWjK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/poK6p3iNn9WIesk

[@rhaven50]

Nice

[@AmyRoseMusicUK]

Can you put a link to what wire you are using. I have a copper wire but not sure what the thin tinsel type thing you are using is

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello. I am using 0.8mm/20 gauge base wires and 0.2mm/32 gauge for weaving, you can use a thicker wire for weaving if you prefer, any wire thin enough to weave with would be fine.

[@gaetanebonnieul4561]

What is the size of wire you use in “gauge” please? Great video thanks 😊

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello, thanks for viewing. The base wires are 20 gauge and I am weaving with 30 gauge but you can use a thicker weaving wire if preferred.

[@gaetanebonnieul4561]

Thank you very much ❤

[@BlueberryPickles]

Thank you!

[@aidasoto2936]

El tape no existía anyes tengo que recordar pero excelente trabajo.

[@nasmenkor1577]

great video, i couldnt quite hear what size the smaller wire is, could you please tell me what Gauge wire is it? Thank youuu

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello, the smaller wire is 0.2mm/32guage but you can use any wire thin enough for weaving.

[@MDPDIY]

Estupendo tutorial. Muchas gracias por compartir. Dónde compras los alambres que en mi ciudad no consigo? ❤️🌹

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello, thank you for your comment😁. I live in England and buy my wires online from wires.co.uk

[@MDPDIY]

@@bronzerosecreations Thank you very much for your quick response. What type of wire is the one that buys copper bare copper I would be very grateful if you could tell me to buy the right one thank you very much again

[@bronzerosecreations]

@@MDPDIY my most used wire is 0.8mm/20 guage round dead soft bare copper wire, this wire is the wire that I use in most of my tutorials. The weaving wire I use most is 0.2mm/32 guage, I like to use the thinner wire as it is good for highly detailed pieces and is easy on the fingers, thicker weaving wire can be harder to work with but some people are more comfortable with a slightly thicker wire as it is less likely to snap as you are weaving so for this design you can use up to 4mm/26 guage for the weaving part. I always like to work with bare copper, plated wires and tarnish resistant wires are OK for simple designs but the coating can easily be scratched with tools, which may not be noticeable at first but the scratched areas will go black over time and spoil the look of your work. I hope this reply is helpful to you 😁

[@MDPDIY]

Muchas Gracias has sido muy amable.❤️🌹

[@loragallaher27]

How do you estimate how long to make the wires. I succeeded in a really pretty weave but most of the pretty was in the back :P because the wires were too short to go around to the front . Is there some kind of rule of thumb to judge length by?

[@bronzerosecreations]

The length of the wires will depend on the style of design you intend to make. With tumbled stones I don't normally have a plan, I just wrap the stone and then decide afterwards on how to finish it so I normally keep my wires quite long. I normally try to have about three times the height of the stone of wire at the top so if you measure out about nine stone lengths of wire you should be good for most designs. After a while you kind of get used to just guestimating how much wire to use. Don't worry too much about having too much wire, save the bits that you cut off and use them for other projects or for making links for necklaces or jump rings. Happy wrapping 😁

[@rociofrontera275]

I really love your video and that wrapping!! What type of wire do you use?

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you for your comment. I am using dead soft bare copper wire.

[@وردةالجنوب-خ7ذ]

كيف تكون الأحجار ناعمه بهذا شكل ممكن الطريقه

[@jillhughes-v8g]

Thank you for demonstrating your technique. I am not sure that I could see what you did for the weave. Plus the music was too loud to hear you well.

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you for viewing. This was my first video and I didn't really know how to make a suitable tutorial, I have a remake of the tumble stone wrapping that can be viewed here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS1io2IpbyWjK8si=vb3Jrm82ZjI6eXSe

[@sharrondawson9548]

The music is loud and off putting but I like the idea of the wrapping

[@christinehuff3879]

I agree...no music is my preferred in any tutorial. Very distracting.

[@GailWillson]

I would choose the red if I had to choose. Otherwise, I would make both and other colors as well. They are too beautiful to limit yourself.

[@karenpereira7797]

I thought I would use this design for some worry stones but I would have to buy another spool of wire. 32 gauge is so %#&@ing tiny! 😒

[@bronzerosecreations]

You can use any wire thin enough to weave with, anything from 26 gauge is absolutely fine for this design.

[@adamireya3643]

What were the sizes of wires?

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello, thank you for viewing. The thicker wire is 20gauge or 0.8mm. The weaving wire is 32 gauge or 0.2mm but you can use a slightly thicker weaving wire if you prefer. The length of the wire will depend on how you decide to finish the pendant, I left my wires quite long for this demonstration because I was just showing how to secure the stones, I have other videos for different ideas for pendant designs.

[@zensoulfire]

If possible please find a way to keep the camera stationary, the bobbing is very distracting.

[@bronzerosecreations]

I apologise for that, as I mentioned in the description this was the first time I had recorded myself and I admit that it was a big learning process

[@ilariabrunetti6475]

Se è un insegnamento va ripresopiu da vicino cosi non si riesce a vedere

[@aidasoto2936]

GOOD IS GOD TWICE FEMALE AND MALE

[@GloriaG1972]

I was really interested in finding out how to wire wrap stones. From your pieces pictures that’s exactly what I wanted to do. However I can’t grasp your technique because I can’t see what you’re doing, how you’re weaving. :(

[@antonellasbizzera6655]

Perché non fai la traduzione in italiano grazie

[@scottblackson5606]

It appears you know what you are doing. Unfortunately, with the tiny wires so far from the camera, it is hard to SEE what you are doing. And the piano music is louder than your voice, so it's hard to HEAR what you are doing as well. :(

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you for viewing. As I mentioned in my description, this was my first ever try at making a tutorial and I didn't know much about recording and editing, I have a remake of this tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS1io2IpbyWjK8

[@LizMason-rs5kv]

Can’t see what you are doing

[@bronzerosecreations]

Hello. There is a remake of this tutorial that can be found here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS1io2IpbyWjK8si=qzAlauS_EpydltIw

[@aolcustomer]

Cannot see how you are weaving. Too fast, too.

[@bronzerosecreations]

@aolcustomer hello, this was my first attempt at making a video and didn't have any experience in recording or video editing, I have since recorded another version which can be found with this link kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS1io2IpbyWjK8si=xxH3hEuSdIS9AoY5

[@aolcustomer]

So sorry. I was getting frustrated. Kept trying and trying to get it right. Maybe I should slow it down. You are definitely a talent.

[@bronzerosecreations]

@aolcustomer have a look at the other video, you might find it easier to follow. I understand the frustration, I made this video because when I started wire wrapping I could only afford tumbled stones but all the tutorials were for cut cabochons so I has to figure it out myself, I hoped it would help other people just starting to wrap. Keep trying I know you will get there.

[@nancykelly7851]

Too much music. Can’t hear your voice.

[@seriouslyscrapping]

im sorry that was very hard to follow

[@bronzerosecreations]

Thank you for your comment. This was my first ever video and I had no experience with video and editing, if you read the description there is a link to a newer video which I hope you will find easier to follow, thank you for viewing.

[@fringeminoritydystopia]

Had to stop watching. Music is far too loud and distracting 😢

[@bronzerosecreations]

@fringeminoritydystopia I have a new version of wire wrapping tumbled stones with quieter music kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYS1io2IpbyWjK8si=Y2uuZyaBEk__OlC2 This was my first video and I didn't know how to edit, I think i have improved a lot since then