Wire Weaved Channel Setting for 3mm Faceted Gemstones - Wire Wrapping, wire weaving technique

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Hi friends! This is a quick technique that I hope will help you catch your tiny gems into a wire-weaved bar channel for adding to your larger masterpiece frames! I am using 4 x 8 inches of 22 gauge, square soft wire (you can sub with round). I am weaving with 4 total feet of 28 gauge. The gemstones are 2 and 3mm, round faceted quartz and the tiny copper ball bead accents are 1mm. Have fun!

[@consueloyoung4484]

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[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

I appreciate your time to write such beautiful and thoughtful comments, Consuelo! Thank you from my heart! Much love!

[@rosaelinav8036]

Very pretty 🤍🤍🤍

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you 😋

[@yvonnelarose561]

You mentioned mangled wire, I remember a while back I was doing a weave, and some ways through I noticed the "tail" end of my wires literally held the shape of my 4 fingers..... LOL....(DEATHGRIP)🤣

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

LOL! that's what I call "MY coffee" gripping... try 'tea cup' gripping and put your pinky and ring finger up... makes it almost impossible for me to grip too tight as I feel 'dainty'. LOL hugs!

[@bambie7376]

Lol I had to train myself not to death grip my wire too

[@yvonnelarose561]

@Perfectly Twisted Jewelry Thank you I will try that. Appreciate the tip💙

[@yvonnelarose561]

@@bambie7376 nice to know I'm not the only one

[@cindyRamstetter]

8:45 am you know this is my favorite! And I'm getting it. Thank you!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

You're a rockstar! Thank you Cindy! xoxo

[@leslieplant722]

I am so glad I found you!!!! You are the best!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Yay! Thank you!

[@SignatureCaro]

Fantastic way of doing the channels! I like the idea of the figure 8 weave to sit the stones. Thanks! 💜

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thanks, Caro, enjoy!🙏💞

[@jenniferavenoso7162]

Great tutorial! I can't imagine doing this on camera as well ! Skills!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thanks, Jennifer! Yea... I really need to get my whole 'station' redone here, it's not helping my back either ;)

[@annh3599]

Thanks! I find it easier to deal with these little stones if I coat my fingers with honey or something very sticky. 🤪 Not really, but it's tempting!!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

LOL! Honey, I like that honey trick... I might do that! Not kidding! LOL

[@sarsparkles7903]

You are the best. I am just learning weaving and you simplified it so beautifully. Of course I am subscribed ing. Thanks

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you and thanks for subscribing! I'm so happy you found me with your lovely sparkles!! There are over 150 free tutorials here for you to enjoy... please feel free to always contact me with questions. Have fun!

[@virginiagarcia2802]

Beautiful wire weave.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you! 😊

[@annh3599]

Thank you! ❤️

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

You are so welcome! Thank you too, for your valuable insight as well as input.

[@lindacarlton2467]

Hi is it possible to set a rectangular stone in this way as I have a cute little pink sapphire which is I think a 3by 4.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Hi Linda I haven't done a rectangle stone but if it's not too deep I have to imagine that it would work the very same way and it Sounds like the size of yours would work.

[@heathernichol378]

You can channel set any shape you want 😊

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

I love your input, Heather, thank you! I don't do many and struggle with some, but this technique I thought would work for most of what we're doing in here. Like I say in the video, there are a lot of great channel sets out here in YTube, given by some very fine and talented artists so it's always good to search for more than one way too. Many hugs! Thanks again!

[@heathernichol378]

@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry I, too, have struggled with channel settings, and I think everyone has. I'm so glad you don't mind my imput, I try to encourage others when I can. You are correct about the many wire artists that do channel settings, KZbin has helped me so much since I first started out. You have helped me so much with your design ideas and clear instructions on how to make beautiful pieces. Thank you so much for all that you do! ❤️

[@kathybrigger9431]

If you don't mind, what is the technical name for the stones so I can find them to buy. I have looked everywhere and I know it's because I am not getting the name correct. Thank you. Love this bracelet. Very sweet. Thanks for sharing.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Hi Kathy, you can search Etsy for these words... 3mm round gemstone diamomd cut... or a variation. This is a diamond- cut, I believe. Hope that helps!

[@kathybrigger9431]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry Thanks so much. Tried everything I could think of and couldn't quite get it. I do tons of things and use all kinds of materials but this one had me baffled. Again, thank you.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thanks, Kathy! I'm glad it helps.

[@heathernichol378]

Try searching for 2 mm, faceted gemstones. Just know there are all kinds of gemstones. Be sure you're getting a real gemstone if that's what you want to use. If you go with Swarovski crystals, make sure that they aren't flat backed. You need faceted with a pointy back. I hope this helps and doesn't make things more confusing 😊

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thanks again for this great input!

[@brittanyrichart9602]

If possible, can you give advice on where to get the stones?

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Good morning Brittany... there are a few ways to get these stones... if you are shopping for real stones, then there are good gemstone dealers throughout the internet (John E. Garsow, Gems and Minerals facebook.com/john.garsow)... I know they sell at shows, but you could always make contact and ask if they sell online or will be at a show near you... else, I think they are coming to the Colorado and Mineral and Fossil Show this April in Denver, Colorado). You could also search Etsy, there are many sellers in there too. Search for 3mm faceted, round gemstones... etc, oval, 4mm and so on. If you are looking for practice gems... then I'd go to the local Arc, Goodwill or even Flea Market and look for old fake gemstones within old jewelry... pry them out and practice with those. Or you can buy crystals to practice with too, probably from your near by Hobby or Craft store. Hope that helps to give you some ideas. Thanks for watching!

[@brittanyrichart9602]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry thank you!

[@yvonnelarose561]

Will it work with 22 round. Can't wait to do this

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Absolutely! Give it a go! I'm excited you like!

[@Turtledove72]

So you go 2 and 2 on the way up and single on the way back down? Ty

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Good morning, Carol, it's actually the same on the way back down... if you flip the frame over when you reach the top and climb back 'up' from the back, you can see the pattern easier... maybe try one like that and then you can weave which ever way is most comfortable for you, this frame should be able to be weaved in both directions without issue. It's only when you set the stone that it becomes a 'front and back' side. Weave still works the same through the stones too. I hope that makes sense? Please let me know if you need more help.

[@Turtledove72]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry thank you so much. I love your tutorials

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank YOU, Carol, enjoy! And never hesitate to ask me questions, I'm here for you.

[@tinaharvey356]

Where d9 u get your square wire

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Hi Tina, all of my wire comes from RioGrande.com

[@nancyneason7002]

😊

[@tinaharvey356]

I can't really tell if you are going over each one or not . On the beginning

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

I am doing a figure 8 weave on the back wires below the stone, the ones before and after the stone are one over one wraps on each frame wire. The two center wires are the ones that get lifted, then go over the stone. So this has two weave patterns, the one over one, before and after the stone and under the stone is the figure 8 weave. I hope that helps.