How to Flatten Wire for Jewelry Making: Tip Tuesday Tutorial

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[@HeatherBoydWire]

For the pasta machine you will need one with 8 levels like this: amzn.to/3i555GL Mine is the Atlas 150mm Deluxe Stainless Steel model but any brand should work. You can also use a polymer clay press: amzn.to/3rIy7z6 Amazon affiliate links. Your purchase help supports my channel.

[@SandraGonzalez-kj9sc]

Hi,loved this idea , do not have anything to press, wanted to buy the clay press since it’s smaller than the.pasta machine , so I guess I won’t purchase a hammer ,,is there a difference between the two ?

[@tracyjusttracy8899]

The pasta maker a great idea. I never knew that this is the correct way to make spirals. I have always struggled making spirals by hand to get them to come out looking perfectly. This is going to change the game. LOL.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Making spirals on a cone is my preferred method, especially if your wire tends to kink.

[@tfoxglove]

Thanks a lot for this. Was having a real problem finding small flat wire for cloisonne art and this fixes that problem beautifully.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy it was helpful. I'd love to see a pic of our cloisonne art if you'd like to send a pic to [e-mail] Thank you.

[@Starkitty1]

Absolutely love this idea. Thank you for sharing. I have to try this .

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome. Have fun with it.

[@mjremy2605]

I bought a pasta maker then went keto diet. Now its sitting unused. Such a clever and cheap DIY rolling mill! Thanks Heather! Nice to find a use for it.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome. Have fun with it!

[@simonpidgeon949]

What a fantastic idea 💯👍

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Simon.

[@mizpike1683]

Sorry I keep missing you honey.. I was taking my granddaughter to school. Thank you for the tips! Love your videos! Hugs and blessings, G’ma ❤️🙏🌀✨🤗

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much! I'll be going live on Wednesday at 1pm EST if you are available!

[@mizpike1683]

Much better time for the west coast! Thank you! I’ll be there! Hugs and blessings, G’ma ❤️🙏🌀✨🤗

[@genawarrington3195]

Very cool Heather. Thank you. I don't have a pasta maker either but can hammer it I think...gently. Would you suggest laying a cloth over it or something along that line to avoid hammer marks? I do kind of like the way hammer marks look. Give an antique look to it. Thank you again

[@MactasticChiTown]

Twice at each gauge works better.

[@lynng3421]

What inexpensive way can I flatten stainless steel wire and copper....without a hammer?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Steel might be a bit hard for the pasta makers, but copper should work.

[@debbiegoble9836]

Some people hammer it but that's never worked for me. I'm trying this ideal.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Awesome Debbie: As long as your wire isn't too hard it should work!

[@mizpike1683]

Don’t have a pasta maker.. guess I could try running over it with my wheelchair! 😂 hummm..🤔 that might look pretty cool! 😃😂

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That might work! You can also try a clay press like this. www.amazon.com/Darice-Studio-Polymer-Clay-Press/dp/B0018N9HIO/ref=sr_1_2

[@contactjoy4140]

Mizpike Where there's a will, there's a way!

[@contactjoy4140]

Heather Boyd Wire How about just using a hammer with a silicone or rubber end? Rawhide mallet, etc etc?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

@@contactjoy4140 Yes, lot of people hammer, but I don't like the vibration on my hand. I also love the uniformity of the rolling mill!

[@ArtWars314]

what is MAX thickest you can insert into the maker? what gauge or mm in thickness will it accept without breaking the machine? I thought i had asked this question months ago without an answer but I scroll and I don't see my comment..🤷🤷🤷 deleted?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I've only used up to 16 g. You may be able to use thicker if it's Aluminum Start at a wider setting and work it down to a thinner setting gradually. Good luck.

[@ArtWars314]

@@HeatherBoydWire thx so much👍👍👍😀😀

[@kellyweber627]

Very cool!! Instead of using aluminum wire, can you use a thicker gauge of copper wire in the pasta machine? Or would you not recommend it? I have a used pasta machine that I use for polymer clay. TIA 😊

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Kelly: That would probably work. If you start on a wider setting and works your way down slowly you will see how much the machine can tolerate. Good luck!

[@ArtWars314]

@@HeatherBoydWireinterested in getting this but need to know 😊😊 what is the thickest copper wire you can put in the sculpty parta machine for copper?? Thx

[@dotsut]

Will this scratch or damage the pasta rollers? Making it bad for polymer clay.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Dorothy: It may scratch the rollers so I wouldn't use it for both to be safe.

[@margaretepperheimer3270]

What gauge is the wire?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You can use 16g copper or 1.5mm aluminum

[@missygabbert7928]

This is a wonderful idea! However my daughter would kill me, she uses the pasta maker to make PASTA!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Understood. You can always buys a cheapo one at a bazaar or garage sale!

[@vapestar3705]

What is the exact pasta maker in this video though?there's so many on amazon

[@HeatherBoydWire]

This isn't the exact machine but you need one with 8 levels like this: amzn.to/3i555GL You can probably get at Walmart or a hardware store. Mine is the Atlas 150mm Deluxe Stainless Steel model. You can also use a polymer clay press: amzn.to/3rIy7z6 Good luck.

[@AliyasEmbellishments100]

Ma'am which wire is tarnish free can you suggest me for my cutlery work?

[@AliyasEmbellishments100]

Aluminum wire. Cooper wire and brass wire Which is tarnish free?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

@@AliyasEmbellishments100 Artistic wire makes a tarnish free copper wire that has a protective coating. I'm not sure it would be dishwasher safe though. I think your best best for cutlery would be Argentium or sterling silver wire which is more pure. You can buy dead soft silver for wrapping in 20 gauge. I buy my wire like this on Etsy. Good luck!

[@AliyasEmbellishments100]

OK ma'am. Thank you very much for your kind response

[@graleh]

Won't it destroy the pasta maker? I'm afraid to disform my pasta maker.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I bought a 2nd hand pasta maker at a local shop. I wouldn't use your good pasta maker.