How To Wire Wrap A Stone

[@renitarutcosky-deane7889]

I like how candid you speak. I will watch it again, and this time try to wrap along with you. I’m brand new!

[@TheJakefolger]

Did you do it? How did it go? Please let me know. -Jake

[@zhenya9302]

Thank you! Excited to try this - your video is very accessible for a beginner, and not needing a new fancy set of tools helps also.

[@raspberrymelon]

Thank you so much for sharing your method! Your wrapping is beautiful! I really think your clasps are pretty and polished. I wrapped a snowflake obsidian with 16 gauge copper wire while watching along. I like how you teach the basics; but there is so much freedom in wrapping that gives you a completely unique artistic piece of jewelry. I was trying to learn how to make spiral cages but this allows the beauty of the stone to be the focus. Your art is very beautiful! Thank you for sharing your skill and art with the world!

[@Abrack7022]

Thank you for this video! I am making a hand fasting chord for my friends wedding ceremony, and I am going to be hanging tumbled stones and crystals from the ends. I have never wire wrapped before, which is kind of weird considering I have a small collection of stones and crystals. I just wrapped a small, tear dropped shaped rhodonite stone while watching your instructions, it is beautiful! Thank you again.

[@bj77755]

Best video yet

[@teresaf.7234]

Nice! Enjoyed your teaching. Also, the photography of your works are stunning! (see that blue stone?!) I will recreate a couple of these today. Thank you~

[@TheJakefolger]

Thank you! A couple tips on the photography: It is helpful to shoot your subjects on a white piece of paper. Lots of natural light like close to a brightly lit window is almost imperative. Don't use your flash. And a basic camera is okay but it is best if it has a macro setting. Use a tripod whenever possible. And a software program like GIMP is great for adjusting light and contrast. You can download GIMP for free at GIMP.org/ I use this program myself and I love it. Thanks for your comments Teresa. - Jacob.

[@teresaf.7234]

Brilliant! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of photography as well. You rock!

[@chelsearose7899]

Thank you so much for this!! I just started this today and I was getting a little discouraged seeing all the videos for “beginners” that seemed nearly impossible even with lots and lots of practice! I bought 18 gauge but I have tiny hands that are pretty weak lol and I’m thinking it might be a liiittle bit too thick for me to work with yet (I tried to follow along with your video for my very first time trying it and my fingers are already hurting😁) Nonetheless your video was incredibly helpful and I’m no longer discouraged:~) I know everything takes practice and I’m excited to get the hang of it and be able to make beautiful jewelry!! Ps, your tip about using rocks from outside was such a good idea!! I will definitely be practicing with those first haha

[@TheJakefolger]

Hi Chelsea, You don't have to use 18 gauge wire - try something like 26 gauge - it's a lot lighter and tons easier to wrap stones and glass and often comes in really pretty colors if you get the colored aluminum wire. Just Google it or check out your local bead store. Thanks so much for watching and for your comment. Take care. -Jake

[@chelsearose7899]

@@TheJakefolger thanks a lot!!😊

[@DEPARTUERS19]

thanks so easy and plainly given insights now i shall apply what i saw in vid thanks

[@TheJakefolger]

Thank you for your comment. - Jake

[@enelra4271]

Its important to use sterling silver or real gold wire for jewelry making. You need to realize this wire may touch someone’s skin. You don’t want it to turn green or cause an allergic reaction on the persons skin.