Single & Double Wire Braids for Wire Wrapping

[@ZurickDesigns]

It’s been a crazy couple weeks and time was hard to come by! After a couple mishaps I was finally able to finish this video 😅 I hope you enjoy it.Thanks for watching! 💜

[@sarajanehaven]

Most people know how to braid but showing how you use your tools to keep the work neat and consistent is invaluable. Your art work is impressive in every medium! In addition to just starting out wire wrapping, I have been creating bead woven jewelry and accessories for over 20 years, mainly for family and friends and an occasional craft fair.

[@ZurickDesigns]

Thank you so much 😊 Beads are addicting as well! ☺️💜

[@KYATKAT]

using half round wire for braids is a great idea.. I make dream catchers and just started scrap booking .. have the best weekend 💗

[@ZurickDesigns]

Oh yea! Half round would work great in scrap books!! 😃

[@dleeriousdesigns2380]

Very clever using 1/2 round wire. I like how you show and explain the different movements and tools as well. Most have seen a 3 strand braid, but doing it with wire and incorporating it into other pieces like rings is unique. You have great suggestions too. From one artist to another, thank you for sharing your talent with the world!

[@ZurickDesigns]

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful! 💜☺️

[@LostSiren13]

❤ the tutorial. Shows exactly how to do this and keep the wires straight and uniform braids. 🥰 awesome rings too.

[@ZurickDesigns]

Thank you very much! ☺️💜

[@ScarlettPomerantz-mv1me]

Beautiful Jewelry 🌹 ❤️🌹 and Beautiful Art work , Drawings and paintings .. I love them 🌹

[@ZurickDesigns]

Thank you so much 😀💜

[@ScarlettPomerantz-mv1me]

@@ZurickDesigns your welcome 😘🌹 Ive been painting n studying art from my childhood 🌹 am currently doing Portrait of my granddaughter,, oh she's hard, in beautiful 🌹 Shimmery Red homecoming Gown .. Also studied some jewelry making in my childhood 🌹 but quit .. your beautiful 🌹 designs have reinspired me to try a few Peices , thank you , your the beautiful 🌹 Expert

[@ZurickDesigns]

@@ScarlettPomerantz-mv1me wonderful! So fun! 💜

[@sandmaker]

Beautiful bands❤. Love the fur babies, past and present. Your non wire art work is beautiful as well. Thanks for sharing! 😷⚒

[@ZurickDesigns]

Thank you so much! ☺️💜

[@karentaylor5256]

Beautiful I love it. I do beading, dream catchers, resin and wire work. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day 😊

[@ZurickDesigns]

Wonderful! You as well! ☺️💜

[@Gizapowerplant]

Exquisite! Always admire your talent! As for the question...Yes, both traditional, digital illustration and martial arts. I hope you're enjoying the summer, have a wonderful week!😎

[@ZurickDesigns]

Oooh! That sounds cool! Thanks for sharing! ☺️💜

[@Gizapowerplant]

@@ZurickDesigns You're too kind! Appreciate you!

[@shatice8879]

I haven't seen the braid with half round before! Thank you for showing how to incorporate it into a band...I love "fiddly" projects for that rare Saturday with nothing planned 😊

[@ZurickDesigns]

Glad it was helpful! ☺️💜

[@shatice8879]

Forgot to answer your question: aside from wire weaving, I am a potter, a brown-thumbed gardner, and my jewelry making hobby turned me into Chief Jewelry Repairer for family and co-workers. I have worked in the pet industry for 40 years as a dog groomer, so wire and gemstones give me a break from doghair😊

[@ZurickDesigns]

@@shatice8879 I hear ya! I’ve been a vet tech for 30 years!

[@ZurickDesigns]

@@shatice8879 nail trims contributed to my thumb arthritis. I can’t do them anymore 😕

[@shatice8879]

Sorry about that, the industry is very physical, takes a toll on us. I realize that I am so lucky to have a job I still love, but doesn't involve sitting, which leads to - old age!😅 FYI, all the vets around our area have stopped doing nail trims, no time. All on us, but its OK. Thanks again! Love your little pooch❤

[@lesleyhenshaw2878]

Beautiful work, thank you so much x I draw, animals ,I use colour pencils, I also paint, water colours and acrylic. I do fluid art to. So I keep myself busy x❤️

[@ZurickDesigns]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing! ☺️ Art is therapeutic for sure!

[@cathyrezba3132]

Love this!❤ often wondered how you get the ring to be more stable. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ZurickDesigns]

You are so welcome! ☺️💜

[@mccoycyndi]

Beautiful

[@ZurickDesigns]

Thank you! 💜

[@DD45]

Very interesting video; I've never tried braiding thinner half-round wire for such a small braid. Usually 16 gauge & thicker for bracelettes. AHA! A new challenge! 😃 I noticed you fighting the wire twisting . Many people don't realize that every complete wrap around the base wires puts a full twist in the wrapping wire just as a full twist of the base wires will complete one wrap. It's not so abvious using round wire but becomes frustrating evident using square or half-round wire. Enough ramble, I'm off to check my half-round stock.

[@ZurickDesigns]

Awesome! 👍🏻

[@DD45]

@@ZurickDesigns Update: Found some 21 gauge half-round half-hard nickel stached in a corner. HA-HA-HA! Totally differnt animal to work with. Will have to order some dead soft silver to try this with. 😄

[@ZurickDesigns]

@@DD45 oh my! Lol

[@jat919]

Absolutely lovely simple braid! Do know how I would make a band with no stone? I'm not sure how I would join the ends smoothly. Maybe a tutorial? ❤❤

[@ZurickDesigns]

I can look into it. It might involve soldering which I don’t do 🤔

[@teresinharoberts6421]

Great video! Do you have another video on how you have finished the rings please?

[@ZurickDesigns]

Not yet!

[@kpinsker4014]

Soon, I hope! Love your work❤️🖖🏾

[@brendaschoonover3217]

How do you finish the bands, please.❤ love them. They are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@ZurickDesigns]

Here’s an example kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHycm2ZreMRqjJosi=Kv8y5mSnvXh6gD_5

[@corafurlotte5392]

love your work, did you make a video fo the rings,how to finish them

[@ZurickDesigns]

I have this video… kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHycm2ZreMRqjJosi=OEnGaSeFBF00PTeq

[@corafurlotte5392]

@@ZurickDesigns Thank you

[@maryarrington7307]

Is the square wire half hard or full soft? Trying to buy supplies on Amazon while I watch this... I'm a newbie at wire wrapping, and don't know what the hell I'm doing 😅

[@ZurickDesigns]

I also made this video… kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnTHlIBsa6ikapY

[@Turtledove72]

Half round is hard to get in Australia. Can this be made with either square or round?

[@ZurickDesigns]

Yes! They will just be bulkier

[@maryarrington7307]

Is it best to use half hard wire or full soft wire? I am so confused 🤔

[@ZurickDesigns]

I always use dead soft. Easier on the hands!

[@karenlloyd2807]

Can this also work with round wire?

[@ZurickDesigns]

Definitely! It’s easier with round wire because you don’t have to worry about it twisting. It just takes up more space. ☺️

[@mawi1172]

Why did you wrap this ring backwards? From back to front instead of from front over top edge to back, under and up over again? From the front like the professionals do it ??? Does that make it stronger?

[@ZurickDesigns]

I guess I don’t understand. This is just how I’ve done things

[@TXYeskaDAR]

are you on Rumble?

[@ZurickDesigns]

Not sure what that is lol!