Make Elegant Twisted Wire Quickly and Inexpensively

[@deby7821]

You are amazingly informative. I just love watching you. Thanks for sharing.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Deby, Glad you enjoyed the video. I try to be informative and entertaining. Be sure to check out the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. We also have classes on Udemy.com. You'll find links and discount codes for our courses in the descriptions of our videos. Thanks for your support! : )

[@deby7821]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy Thank you. : )

[@daisymoralesbella]

I JUST LOVE THE WAY HE EXPLAINS THE WHOLE ENTIRE PROCESS! AND THAT HE REALLY KNOWS WHAT HE IS TEACHING AND DOING! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH JOHN! I WISH YOU HAD A SCHOOL IN CHICAGO!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks for the compliment. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@CheekyMonkey1776]

Thanks for the video! This amateur had always assumed that twisted paternity was made with two wires.

[@SilverJewelleryGirl]

Brilliant video, very easy to follow. I've given it a go already, and managed to make a twisted silver wire - thank you for the lesson!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I’m so glad to hear that you found the video helpful. Thanks for your support! 😀

[@DebyNieto-kq2ci]

John you are a Cornucopia of information, thank you and I hope you are safe and well.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Deby Nieto Thank you Deby. I appreciate the compliment. I hope you’re staying safe and healthy. 🙂

[@susangallagher7098]

I love the idea of putting it through draw plate. Never thought of that! You explain things so well in your videos, and I appreciate your emphasis on safety!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Susan, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video (and my presentation). We have a few more wire twisting videos coming in the weeks ahead. Using a draw plate on a twisted wire can produce some really interesting results. In the case of the wire created in this video, drawing it through the draw plate makes it easier to solder to flat surfaces to make design enhancements. Have fun playing with your wire. Thanks for your support! : )

[@susangallagher7098]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy Thanks, I'll be on the lookout for your upcoming videos. I may have to invest in a draw plate. Never thought I'd need one because I don't make my own wire, but you are showing me other uses for one. Thanks for your videos!

[@vlrissolo]

Love your channel and appreciate all of the tips and tricks you share. I learn something new with every view.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thank you so much for the high praise. We try to make each of our videos worth watching. I'm glad that we've been able to teach you a few new tricks. Thanks for your support! : )

[@angiem4692]

Love this guy he is so easy to follow ! And super funny too !

[@MasterEeisenwolf]

I have found that if you use a old style manual hand drill or crank powered drill you can get the same quality as a power drill, but you can control the speed and you're able to have more control over your wire with the fact it will only go the speed that your hand can crank the handle. You can still buy them online and find them in hardware stores and at yard sales or places that sell old used tools.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks for posting your comment. And, thanks for watching! 😀

[@foruniverse4639]

Thank you sow much , lovley master I will keep learn , watching end practice

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@sororbudwiser]

Wow, great tutorial video! Very easy to follow, simple an quick. Now time to get a draw plate and the assorted pliers! Can't wait to see how you create the other wire profiles also. Thank you :)

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

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[@alicerosa6766]

Thank you again John. I tried and look nice. I didn't use too much pressure 😊.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad my advice helped lead you to success. Thanks for letting me know Alice. Thanks for your support! : )

[@beaddemon2572]

Time to buy a draw plate. 😀 Thanks for the video. Informative as always.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Barbara, Drawing wire never sounds like fun. But, in this case, I think you can see that it's totally worth the effort. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for your support! : )

[@crystalfabulous]

Thanks. Wonderful

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video Diane. Thanks for your support! : )

[@alicerosa6766]

Very good instructional video as always John👍. Can I used the rolling mill after twisted as well?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Alice, Running twisted wire may or may not produce great results. For example, when you run wires that are twisted together through the rolling mill they often wind up with gaps between them. And, mono-twisted wires loose detail except on the edges. But, don't just take my word for it. Run a few samples through your rolling mill and see what you get. You might like some of the results of your experiments. Thanks for your support! : )

[@silvananicotra8184]

Thank you, Professor!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video Silvana. Thanks for your support! : )

[@wendyannh]

Beautiful, John! When you are annealing a piece like this that may be longer than your solderite board or annealing pan and can't be folded up, how do you do it? In stages?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Wendy, That's a great question. The wire that I demonstrated with was longer than my soldering and annealing surfaces. It was also too stiff to coil it as well. So, what I did was I lined up all of my annealing and soldering surfaces and just did the wire in one shot. You could anneal in stages too. Just be sure to try to achieve an even annealing. Otherwise, you'll have some areas along the wire that won't behave like the rest of the wire. I hope that helps. Have fun twisting your wires. Thanks for your support! : )

[@sergente1]

And does a wire change thickness by twisting ?how to get a 0,8 mm wire Like?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

You need to use a drawplate and draw the wire down to the perfect size. The OJA has a video or two on that in its playlist. 😉

[@trickerbeast8907]

Its so useful for me thanks for your nice video sir ,u r super duper sir

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@ashleygilbreath5103]

What if you don’t have the money for the vise and the plate with the holes. What can you use in its place?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

The Native Americans would drill holes of various sizes through a hardwood board to create a drawing plate. They would thread their piece through a hole and grab the end with pliers. Then, they would lay on their back with their knees bent. Using the power of their legs they would pull the piece through the board. I'm sure you can find a demonstration of this technique online. Good luck with your projects! Thanks for watching! 😀🍀

[@melissadutra1978]

good question and good answer

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I don’t have a good substitution to recommend to replace the vise. But the draw plate could be replaced with a piece of hardwood drilled with holes of varying diameters. The wooden tool will wear it out. But it is a workable, temporary fix.😀

[@aricohn5316]

Where does one buy the plastic tubing to cover the teeth of the locking pliers?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

You can purchase plastic tubing at most hardware stores. You can also find it at an aquarium supply store. : )

[@katydid6413]

Thanks for the clear and concise instructions. What gauge wire were you using in the video? I will definitely give this a go.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I was using a 10 gauge square wire in the video. It's good to start off with a big wire since you'll be reducing its profile when you draw it through the draw plate. Glad you liked the video. Thanks for your support! : )

[@katydid6413]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy Thank you.

[@mariangmaangas6815]

what is the name of that pliers

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I used "draw tongs" and "vise grips" in the video. The names of the tools and links to purchase them can be found in the description to the video. : )

[@خميسالخيل]

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[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Here's a link that should help you: www.jewelry-tutorials.com/make-tubing-how-to.html

[@خميسالخيل]

Thank you very much

[@mitsospapas3306]

Τhanks a lot again!!!!!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video. There are more like it coming in the weeks ahead. Thanks for your support! : )

[@embodyharmonics]

Came for the wire twisting instruction... stayed for the cutie

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

😂 Awe shucks. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@scottcitaallen3754]

Please, how do I reeneel the wire?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

www.onlinejewelryacademy.com/annealing-silver-video.html. This link should help. 😀

[@bluesSGL]

I'm saving my pennies to buy a really thick silver rod to make a heavy ass Iron Age torc with twisted wire.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Goals motivate us to do amazing things. 😀

[@OmeedNOuhadi]

Thank you for sharing, #ono

[@sergente1]

So you wanan tell me i can’t twist a single round wire

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

That’s right. The twisting won’t show. And it will only work harden the wire. 🙂

[@flyingcheff]

Ok, WHOA! Wha...wha...wha.....? "Be sure to solder the ends of the wire together".... what? (And how.... and soldered to what?)and Why? No explanation...? Sorry to sound so alarmed! Great video, just want to REALLY understand it ALL. Thanks John.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Gabby, The voiceover that you referred to was meant for another video. It was intended for our "Combined Twisted Wires" video which is available to you now on Patreon. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks for your support! : )

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