Coffee & Craft Wire With Sara Oehler and Kristen Fagan of Soft Flex Company

[@softbreeze28]

Replay, yes they do trick or treat in Hawaii. I did it as a kid in 1960-63, my daughters did it a various ages when we lived there on and off in the military.

[@SoftFlexCompany]

oh, good to know! I better pick up some candy!!! xo Kristen

[@karenancell6466]

I managed to get it. It is not sold out.

[@DeborahJDuran]

The instructors are definitely jovial and lively people! Lots of pleasant energy going on between the two instructors. I saw this wirework pumpkin in my email box and thought how cute! I am disappointed that construction information and steps did not have more details. Quite a chaotic video, more of a neighborhood coffee clutch. My questions: First, how much of a length is needed (even an estimate would be helpful) for creating the body of the pumpkin? What was the length of wire needed to bend for the wire section creating the charm loop? How much length needs to be left for the tail wire? How much length is needed for the vine? What about tucking in the wire ends so they don't catch on things or scratch you while wearing?

[@SoftFlexCompany]

Hi Deborah, it is true that our lives are not for precise instructions. I did 12 coils and I'd allow for 2 inches of wire per coil and then 2 inches on either side for connecting, so I'd start with at least 2 feet 4 inches of wire (knowing you will extra left). I like to work right off of my spool, which has 7 yards on it. You can make this as big or as small as you like. If you use a skinnier part of the pliers, you may need less wire. If you use something thicker, you may need more wire. Same with the vine on the top. I used roughly 10 inches, but you can make the vine long or short. It's always good to tuck in wire ends. Have a great weekend and enjoy pumpkin season!