I tried making elven jewelry! ✨ Wire Wrapping DIY ✨

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[@gremlin4455]

Where did u get that cute green over shirt?? I want it 😔

[@soulstice7869]

I love it when costumers/cosplayers make videos about the “smaller” or “less interesting” parts of their projects, seeing the work that went into these pieces makes me appreciate seeing the entire ensemble when it’s finished ✨

[@timmyallen3299]

Seeing a breakdown of individual parts like this is quite interesting, i agree. As you say, it really gives perspective as to the work that goes into a piece as a whole. Plus seeing the more detailed step-by-step is really helpful if you're looking for your own inspiration and ideas for how to. Plus as a content creator having more content it always a win even if it means more editing

[@sleepy.timaeus.arts.]

@@timmyallen3299real and true on all accounts!

[@AutumnFictions]

~*splits project into multiple videos* ~*buys something small instead of making everything* ~"I don't wanna do too much...." Character growth... I'm so proud to see you taking time to do things in a way that makes you more comfortable and elevates your projects! Plus, I love seeing all the little details! 🥺🧡

[@royalry7129]

the reveal in the end just single-handedly shattered my art block

[@shelbybaby1642]

I think that’s the best compliment you could possibly give to an artist

[@DancingOnGlass89]

Ma'am never ever think these "small things" aren't good enough for a while video. I can see from comments before me you've definitely inspired some of us greatly. I myself have been in a long slump, many ways I'm not even par for you but man. I'm drawing again, crafting like I use to. So these videos please keep doing .

[@stephaniecarbno]

I like the wire wrapping a lot. I really like how you are breaking up the videos into an ongoing series. I think that's more fun for big projects than just one super rushed video. :) I look forward to more videos from this project in the future.

[@MagnoliasArePretty]

Ooh what if you made fairy wings? Or moth inspired wings? Edit: As always, you cook and 😘👌 the food is top-notch

[@ellamiller7843]

Yesss!!!

[@christinakohl6111]

I think the cape was kinda meant to represent wings if i'm remember correctly. But actual wings would be pretty too

[@lironyx]

Honestly, I find it much more exciting when content creators take more time with their projects and ESPECIALLY when they split the videos into several parts! It feels like an exciting trilogy, more is added with each part and at the end you see the beautiful finished project. It also allows us as viewers to learn more about the way you create your projects and learn more about crafting in general, while at the same time being just as entertained as always ❤

[@paigecarpenter2923]

this came out really great!! i think my most favorite part of your videos (and your vibe in general) is that you talk about how you feel like you're improving on whatever task you set out to do. its really nice to hear someone talk about growth and improvement instead of what they didn't like or JUST their frustrations. you do talk about what frustrates you but you contrast it with what you did better and what made you happy. its just so great to hear!

[@user-vp2mu1gz5h]

I just finished to watch your last video and THERES A NEW ONE?.??? I’m blessed

[@thefrogoftheforest]

Me too! I literally watched it at pretty much 1:00am while doing some art, don’t ask about my sleep schedule during the weekend😅👍

[@One2Munch-ww1fd]

yesssssss

[@user-vp2mu1gz5h]

@@thefrogoftheforest u r so real for that

[@sarahlarock4070]

The jewelery turned out great! I really prefer when the pieces of a costume are separated into their own videos like this. It means enjoying the details without feeling rushed.

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

They came out very pretty ❤ If you are using aluminum armature wire and want to make it look a bit more "forged" you can hammer it "flat"

[@xingcat]

Ooh! When I was getting my super-useful art histrory'museum studies degree, I took an internship in a handmade jeweler's shop, and I'd say your next step to level up the gem game is to learn how to prong-set stones. Prong setting stones with wire wrapping is pretty straightforward, and you can set a whole stone with only one wire, once you learn the technique.

[@bdluejay]

the set turned out gorgeous!!! I'm loving this arc of learning when to stop and not overexert yourself. giving yourself permission to not go all out every week, and breaking things down into smaller pieces. an incredibly healthy mindset to have as a craftsperson. I'm so excited to see the staff build and the final product!!

[@IonIsFalling7217]

I honestly love how the wire wrapping at the joints looks like the way climbing vines hang onto things!

[@GinnyEvergreen]

To me, it's way more satisfying to watch multiple video's where you make every detail exactly like you wanted to then to watch a video with a somewhat unfinished end result! Love this❤

[@fatimasubhan1944]

WAKE UP EVERYBODY, PRICKLY ALPACA POSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!!!11!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Horo8448]

Actually I so much prefer the trend of youtubers now showing more in depth processes instead of spitting out finished products every week. I actually felt bad for being slow with my own diys for some reason 🥺 I love this!

[@whodeservestolivetho]

More detail = more content!! It helps my brain slow down and enjoy it more tbh knowing what you're putting into the project and being able to feel the more specific ebbs and flows with you. It's more intimate in a way and that has pros and cons I'm sure but I personally welcome it. Sometimes my brain hurts trying to keep up with all the things you're doing and thinking about on a project. Not trying to keep up w your thought process, because I feel like you flow between big picture and details so seamlessly it's fun to watch but hard to keep up (haha), but I feel like I appreciate the meaning your abscribing as you flow through your process better this way. It might be surprising because I have ADHD but I like the more detailed work; it's definitely not boring.

[@gabrielhound]

I really like this format of dividing big projects in smaller videos for the details, it sets you apart as a content creator and it's incredibly interesting to deep dive in the details!!

[@MaskedElf]

I honestly love seeing a more focused and dedicated part of a costume! Feels like we are seeing it come together bit by bit and that’s soo satisfying! Also shows how much work you put in!

[@rosesred2155]

love that you split the project in parts, based on the craft. Makes much more sense to me then one huge project video with a stressed creator and sub-optimal results.

[@jennitogo]

Can I just take a moment and say that you are literally my greatest inspiration and living my dream life in your videos? Like, you are doing so many crafts, sewing, painting, embroidery, WIRE WRAPPING and even more? Literally my dream. It is such a joy to watch your videos every week, and see your creativity and astonishing work. It makes me go OHMYGOD SO BEAUTIFUL GLITTET BLING BLING AAH and also I WANNA DO THAT TOO. This video's reveal was amazing, it is all coming together so beautifully, and I am very excited about the next steps!!

[@annathefern9866]

dude i absolutely love when you spend multiple videos/weeks on the same project, i am already so invested in this costume, it's gonna be amazing

[@noaccount2494]

I love that you're trying wire wrapping. Its so fun and cool. Little Pro Tip. When wrapping the reinforcing wire to make joints, you can avoid making sharp end up making a tiny loop at the end and tucking it underneath yourself. For extra security E6000 is great

[@kapigirlypop_]

Just when i needed elf content……..YOU DELIVEREDDDDDD😭🫶

[@brasstail]

This turned out so cute and I enjoyed the more focused aspect! You also seemed less stressed out/pulling less late night crams for this one which is also great. Also came out at the perfect time for me to watch while eating 😌✨

[@cloudemojie]

i hope you do more multiple videos series like this!!!! every part of the costume deserves its own video imo, and its very fun to watch :)

[@WSchmidt09]

These are beautiful and give so much Lothlorien. I admire your creativity so much! Any ren faire at which you wear this is luckier than it can possibly know. Also, respectfully, you have clearly been working on having the arms for a Vi cosplay and it shows.

[@Siennaflower]

WOW!!! You look so good!!! ❤ You and Martina from Nerdforge both have such a perfect nordic elven princess face!! 🧝‍♀️

[@talosheeg]

Ughhh i wish i had this talent!

[@AngelavengerL]

I really like how you've turned this bigger project into parts. I really love how the jewelry turned out. I wasn't sure on the plastic moths but once you showed them on the reveal, it really added a magical element!

[@lexisixel8684]

ughhh I always love all your beading and use of chains in your costumes/projects!! it's so pretty and impressive

[@ghostsandcoffee126]

I actually adore the small chunk videos just as much as the larger ones! I think the focus in on each part with smaller reveals then the ✨grande reveal✨in the final part can be really fun! Lovely work here! 💜 Yay for trying new things!

[@bear.7040]

I would love to see you sewing a few spring dresses inspired by butterflies, fairy's and nature! 💚

[@cassiebarlow5087]

"The Lunar Moth Sorceress" O M Goodness it sounds like it could be in another of your awesome story's that could totally become a novel comic. Also great job with the peices they are gorgeous.

[@Mush1545]

Your videos make me excited, I then learn a bit of things and they give me ideas for my costumes

[@thefrogoftheforest]

🖤Im so excited to watch the video! Jewelry is really cool, whimsical jewelry is so pretty!🤍

[@PumpkinSpikey]

A matte or satin finishing spray to seal your little moth friends could help them look less plasticy. Mod Pog also has various styles of finish, one of which includes glitter. Just for anyone who didn't know.

[@ashcasseragonzalez3701]

I actually would love to see you split up your projects more! Can't wait to see the final product

[@SD-bf6hk]

I’ve done wire wrapping jewelry but never tried a crown or a chest piece like that. Way to go!!! Good job!

[@Eco_Hiko]

It seems appropriate to wing it so much for a moth project. Next time: an entire filagree, wire wrapped corset?

[@gothhy]

I like the broken down videos for each part

[@tiredcrow]

Ohhh you have 100 percent delved into my mind with this… I’ve been meaning to learn wire wrapping for so long and this might just be the push to finally get on with it !

[@leahwilson9152]

The costume was so beautiful in the last video I didn’t know how you were gonna top it, but OMG The jewelry REALLY takes it to the next level, the reveal had my jaw dropped

[@blacklabsarecute3430]

Love to see more people getting into wire wrapping. Found the craft through Instagram 3 years ago and convinced my Nan to buy me some cheap materials from Amazon. Fast forward to now and I make all my own jewellery and costume accessories completely self taught and love the craft to pieces. Still can’t get over people’s shock of “wow you made that!?” Hope you continue with the craft!

[@victoriak6269]

You could split a project into 10 parts and I’d still be excited to watch every one. ✨

[@fliptail6016]

First of all, these pieces are GORGEOUS. They really brought the outfit together, and I’m excited to see more installments of the series! With that being said, idk if they’ll be helpful, but I have a few tips (or maybe concerns?) While I haven’t ventured into circlets because nice wire is expensive and also scawwy, I have made quite a few rather detailed ear cuffs and other smaller pieces, and have tested most of these techniques out on those. TL;DR take everything I say with a grain of salt. For your wrapping, I’d recommend using a smaller (I usually use about 24ga) wire for your connecting points and taking extra care to make sure everything is crimped properly. I find that hair tends to get caught pretty badly/fairly often and It’s really hard to get the hair out. Avoiding points where your hair could get caught is extra important, I’ve found that you’re most likely to deform pieces when you’re trying to separate them from your hair. I’d also like to say that UV resin is a BITCH in heat/humidity. I’m not sure what brand you use, but all of the ones I’ve tried softened in the heat and just kinda deformed (especially thinner pieces) I’ve also found that heavily colered resin just, never cures on the inside. If you want opacity, mica powder definitely cures better than using liquid dye, you still really can’t get a good cure on anything remotely thick. I’ve had pieces implode even after curing both sides multiple times under my 40 watt uv lamp after a month or so of sitting around in slightly above room temp. Anything more than that + sun and humidity will likely cause it to do so. Instead of using mica powder in the whole piece, I’d either paint or spread a thin layer of colored resin on the back of a clear piece. Keep in mind if you’re a sweaty bitch like me that the surface of your skin will be more humid than the humidity of the actual weather. Also, as for gluing pieces on metal, I’ve found that bead fix works really well. They sell it at Michael’s and it’s similar to super glue, (it’s very thin) but I find it works better. Anyways, amazing work, it makes me want to finally get over my fears and actually make a circlet. I’ll have to try rub ‘n buff on some of my pieces too. Sounds really interesting. I’m hoping in might prevent stuff from rusting/tarnishing from sweat. ❤

[@fallingheadphones]

I very much appreciate the breaking down of this giant outfit… it’s low key inspiring me to make my own big ren faire outfit!

[@crowfaerymori]

Hearing you say you're not good at making things symmetrical is actually super inspiring to me. You make all these awesome awesome things! If you have trouble with symmetry then one day, with a tonne of practice, my symmetry-challenged self may be able to create similar things!

[@willowthewisperer]

Using stain glass solder beading or jewelry solder is actually much easier than people think. You just need a torch that gets up high enough and a safe place to play with fire. Design, cut, Flux, PYRO, and it comes out strong, if not strong and also beautiful.

[@lahphotonwa2930]

Back to earth creations has very intricate details on wire wrapping and loads of styles. Plus she likes budget friendly supplies. Also Love Luna moths. Stunning!!!!! Breaking things down into multiple videos is smart and fully acceptable. And slightly shorter interspersed around large full costume vids is nice as well. 💚🖤💚

[@pipmccullars123]

I love "detail work" videos like these ones! It was indeed just as fascinating and enjoyable to watch as your longer form, full costume videos💚

[@mellowmanta8975]

This is super impressive. You made so much progress in such a short period of time, those pieces look GREAT. Loved it

[@astrid3321]

I love the split up videos!! It’s so exciting to wait for the next part in the series! Plus, it feels great knowing you’re taking your time instead of burning yourself out

[@hattieshank1276]

So pretty!!😍 You’ve probably been told a bajillion times, but you can actually wire wrap the stones into the pieces instead of using resin or hot glue.

[@bluegumbriar2840]

Definitely love to see the extended project videos. Your costumes are so intricate, it's great to see each element get its own focus.

[@Prettylilpet]

Something that will help you when doing wire wrapping or weaving is use jewlers tools. It will keep your pieces from getting the ridge marks from your tools (like the needle nose pliers you were using). You can also tighten the absolute crap out of your 'joint' wires using two pliers, pulling them tight squarshing them flat, then trimming them.

[@sonyafonger3456]

girl, I've fallen down the wire wrapping hole too, it's so much fun

[@Ana-sd8ft]

its interesting to see series of videos from one costume, very glad you contunued with this project in your pace)

[@thistleweed]

Oh I am OBSESSED with these and also this more focused video! I love seeing the intricate parts of the costume in detail

[@nienkekemper1250]

I love that you are making this in multiple parts because we can see that you are really enjoying it and not just stressing! And ofcourse it always stays entertaining, its you! ❤❤

[@DoodlerDoo]

Amazing work as always! Gold was definitely the right choice; it works so well with the palette of the gown Also 4:58 love that you have pics of Jenna & Julien in the back!

[@starryjune4089]

I've been into jewelry making for a while, but making crowns also intimidated me. This has given me the courage to try!!

[@lukeaftersunrise]

making lunar moths out of a stocking and and some florist wire and some thread is really great for clothing and stuffs! its super lightwiergt and heckin cheap! I'm so tired but I just had this epiphany and like sharing crafty brain powers is neat? Anyways good luck !!

[@chaniwimmer8716]

So this is awesome. It occurred to me that it would look really cool if you did your eyeliner/mascara the same style you did in the reveal, except in the burgundy color you used for your sleeves. It would just add an extra level of ethereal otherness to this look.

[@sportzchik95]

Like a beautiful fairy druid 💜 I'm excited to see all the different pieces and how it will be when it's done!💜

[@whitneynewton9063]

The jewelry turned out absolutely stunning !!

[@beegray889]

I love the little beaded details!! Those arm cuffs are so cool!

[@ablueoctopus]

This is so cool and you looked majestic in the reveal! I like how this project has multiple installments so you can spend more time on each piece and we get to see all the progress!

[@riotroyale]

its so interesting to see what the eclipse looked like from different areas of the US!! its so crazy because for me it was just straight up Wrath Of God High Definition Sunlight, and i can assure you, walking around was like a squidgame competition

[@mariajosedelatorre4197]

I was doing the good ol' prickly re-watch when this dropped and it made my Sunday so much better 🦋💕

[@SeareanMoon]

I am sure it was already commented but you could use your thinnest wire to wrap the jewels onto it too... so interesting to watch, thank you!

[@Sakura2596]

That hot glue really stands out on the gems when you look at the metal pieces for a minute or more. Very pretty work though! :)

[@Darenim]

Came here for the wire wrapping, instantly subscribed for the fantasy vibes

[@hopingfordespair6419]

Always inspiring me to need more shiny things I'll rarely ever wear

[@kel.sharpe]

You have servethed us a family style buffet, thank you for your service

[@lui5gif]

I wasn't even aware of this technique, it's really interesting, and came out so pretty. Please feel free to do more if these deep dives in the future

[@koralee2595]

Your videos are super inspiring! I watched your Halloween playlist and the Vampy outfit styling made me look through my closet today and style something myself! Thanks so much for the inspo, your channel is like a comfy pile of leaves to me :3

[@TheMagnoliaWitch]

You fell down a rabbit hole of my jewelrymaking specialty. 😂 It was fun watching you explore this particular crafting niche. 👍👍

[@BryonyClaire]

I was like "oooh id like to try wire wrapping too!" Then you explained how it requires precision and making things symmetrical..."ah, not for me then" but these pieces look so beautiful! You did great

[@PricklyAlpaca]

Honestly it wasn't as bad as I thought going in! Obviously it'll take me a lot more practice to get better quality results but it's a ton of fun, I recommend it as a creative little ✨ activity ✨

[@BryonyClaire]

@@PricklyAlpaca I will 100% be trying this in winter then!

[@Raven-cy9xk]

I hope she does more of this. I really enjoy this.

[@trans_wolf3597]

I genuinely love your videos so much, thank you for providing me with laughs and happiness!!! Also your work always looks amazing and I wish I had an OUNCE of talent. But I just enjoy getting to be blessed with your talent through these videos!

[@DragonXVI]

Amazing! Glad you didn’t bury the jewelry as part of another video! 🎉

[@charischannah]

I loved the focus for this video. Seeing the detail work is always fascinating and I would love more videos like this one.

[@stephaniecameron2594]

Yes 😊 thank you for giving these their own video. Love how it all came out, and very excited for the next installment

[@SemiAverageHuman]

I am actively making polymore clay gemstones wondering what I wanted to do with them, this video is speaking to me.

[@capnskustomworks]

Well, now I really wish to see cat crowns… Haha! Excellently done, I love how much visual interest the chain and jewels add!!!

[@zoeholmes4939]

These turned out so awesome!!!!!! Honestly, I LOVE seeing you take your time and really get into all the details that you want to.

[@ef8686]

It's incredible to see how quickly you pick up new skills! The jewellery looks gorgeous ❤

[@Thrallist]

Thank you for sharing all of your magic and hard work you do when you create all of these amazing and beautiful pieces. I love watching all of your videos. I hope to see many more.

[@setluce]

I like the sectioned off/specialized video series idea!!

[@coral4826]

Me: *stares at my wire stash* Guess I'm starting another project! 😂 Thank you for the inspo ❤ it looks so good!!!

[@kariechaos5382]

I'd use some of the sheer green fabric to connect the sleeves to the upper arm cuffs, to help hold the sleeves up.

[@verenaschauble]

Aaaaaah it all looks so cool! I have an idea for the little moths, if the plastic texture itches you. Maybe you could make wire moths and fill the gaps with the green traslucent fabric?👀👀👀 idk

[@gvymamdvcnj131309]

I like that you try new things! I love learning new hobbies, and like I hadn’t even heard of wire wrapping even though I’ve seen some wire pieces before. Awesome video ❤

[@yvonneburns2786]

Don't forget your lunar moth satchel too, gathering stuff has to go somewhere🦋🦋🦋

[@celestialceci7724]

Learning to crochet and watching these videos brings me so much joy

[@shooponthemoon4283]

Not sure if you have any round nose pliers, but those help get nice tight even spirals. I recommend watching Back to Earth Creations tutorials, lots of great wire wrapping tips!

[@An.na.w]

you’re so gorgeous!!! that elven outfit is so beautifully ethereal!