Wire Wrap Tutorial - The Two Part Wire Wrap Cuff Bracelet

This Two Part Wire Wrap Cuff Bracelet a great addition to your wire wrapping skills. This tutorial uses traditional wire wrap skills to create a cuff bracelet that can accommodate almost any size stone.
*Tools Needed*
Wire Cutters (www.wirearteducation.com/tools)
Wire Wrap Pliers or Flat Nose Pliers (www.wirearteducation.com/tools)
Painters Tape
Ruler or Measuring Tape
Fine Tip Permanent Marker
Something to shape the bracelet - bracelet mandrel, ring mandrel, soup can, etc.
*Materials*
108 inches 21 or 22 gauge dead soft square wire of your choice
Approx. 48 inches of 21 gauge half round wire of your choice
1 25x18mm oval cabochon
***If you would like to purchase a pair of Wire Wrap Pliers like those shown in this video, please visit www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1
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[@SilverCottage]

THANK YOU for this really nice video. KZbin has been flooded with wire wrapping videos, and many of them are very poor. (They don't give audible instructions, and there is this wretched music in the background that is not helpful.) The way I learn is to look back and forth between the work in my hands and the screen, so I NEED the nice audible instructions that you are giving in this video, in order to inform me while I am working with and looking at the work in my hand. The video shows the work clearly and you don't drown us in useless chatter. I will be checking out your book, most definitely. Thanks again for taking the time to do this really fine video.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you very much for watching and for your kind words

[@ourgeorgiasuburbanhomestea6309]

First it was resin river tables, then I bega playing with bookmarks, then cabochan stones, then I started wire wrapping pendants, now I am looking at bracelets and rings.. and collecting tools. Why other wrappers havent shown this wrapping tool is beyond me, but THANK YOU! I have been fighting with my wrapping getting it uniform! I subbed and will be asking dumb questions. your bracelet will be my first with my very own "stone" creations -- eyeballs!

[@lyndajohnston6218]

Beautiful piece. Thank you for sharing Enjoy your day 💙🌈🦋

[@kristibbradshaw]

Very pretty.

[@stacys.2596]

I don't know if you still read these comments or not but I just made this bracelet. I am not super great at wire work and it has a couple of spots that could be better, but overal it is beautiful! You do a great job teaching. Thank you!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Sorry for the late reply. As I always say, "practice, practice, practice". Trust me, the more you practice the better your work will get.

[@veliatorrez6523]

Beautiful. Thank you

[@dawn8542]

Made this tonight. Thank you so much!

[@terricheatham8189]

Got it ordered! Yay!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Awesome! you're gonna love 'em

[@bettystryk2310]

Great tutorial and simple instructions - thanks so much.

[@pamloyle3746]

Totally love your tutorials. Thank you so much 💓

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you

[@tonyasmith3897]

Love this.! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing

[@JimMcIntosh]

I'm glad that you liked it. Enjoy.

[@gailgwood]

Thank you so much! Super helpful tips!❤️

[@JimMcIntosh]

Glad it was helpful!

[@designsbyrdw907daphnejwalker]

Love this design. Going to give it a try💜

[@JimMcIntosh]

I think you're really going to love it. Thanks for watching.

[@WalkNancy]

Nice design! Will try. Thanks, Jim!!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching

[@angelakahle2513]

You are Great, these tips make it so much easier. Thank you!

[@JimMcIntosh]

My pleasure...thank you for your kind words and for watching.

[@carolecaro4466]

Omg 😍 love it thanks you so much

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you

[@pamandrews3220]

What a nice design!!! Thank you for sharing it with us. I have to admit that I like any pattern that lets me use my wire-wrap pliers. They have become my go-to pliers and I recommend them to everyone. Thanks.

[@JimMcIntosh]

I'm glad that you are getting a lot of use from your wire wrap pliers. I think their a great tool as well, they make wire wrapping a whole lot easier.

[@kandiecandelaria1423]

Very nice, going to try it.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you

[@rosaelinav8036]

Thank you mr. Jim.. I finally got to see your video, this one I know I’m back an fore. little by little I’m having the chance to catch up with your video.. I love the bracelet so pretty 😍 ... thank you.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you

[@cathypickren655]

Just.beautiful.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you very much and thank you for watching

[@InsightsByPamela]

Great video! Thanks❤

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you very much

[@kimdahlquist5480]

This is a really beautiful bracelet. Thank you for sharing your skills with others. 😊

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@missyf.2838]

HI Jim, WOW Awesome thank you for sharing your classes I am learning alot , many blessings

[@JimMcIntosh]

Glad you like them!

[@n123nana]

Would love to see a bracelet like this using a square stone

[@JimMcIntosh]

Nice suggestion...thanks

[@joane.landers9151]

Would love to see a pendant, pin or bracelet using a freeform cabachon. Many years ago, after learning how to cut-grind-sand-polish the standard shapes, setting them into handcrafted sterling and occasionally gold settings I designed, I switched to cutting freeform cabachons and setting those. Now I'd love to see how you would wirewrap a freeform cabachon using your techniques.

[@wandao778]

Thank you for your videos, I have learned so much. I'm a biggner and I wish I had watched your video sooner.

[@JimMcIntosh]

I'm glad that you are enjoying them and that they have been helpful.

[@tinaramsey6515]

I like this

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you

[@LauraStMarie]

Cool

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you

[@dawn8542]

I would LOVE to see this with a scarab shape on top.

[@JimMcIntosh]

Nice idea

[@LaLaArtStudio]

I'm so very happy I have just found your KZbin channel, and I am an instant fan! New subbie 👍😉🙏💞 I am also very new to this craft. Didn't even know it existed really... well at least at this level. LoL 🤣 I fell in love and so, here I am, soaking in as much as I can get! I'm looking forward to your vids 🙏 thank you so much for sharing what you know!🙏 🎨Art On 🎨

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for stopping by and subscribing.

[@LaLaArtStudio]

@@JimMcIntosh and I also have joined membership at your website 🙏 so grateful💕 I am excited to explore what you offer. Looking forward to learning from you, Jim 🙏💕

[@suzannebrennandbajunkjourn4039]

You’re a great teacher of wire crafting! Thank you so much! With your tools, how do they not mar the copper? If I use mine without a cover it’s marks them horribly!

[@sapguru0911]

Shoot, I can't upload a picture to the comments. I made one unisex bracelet with a scorpion cabochon. Turned out great

[@JimMcIntosh]

I would love to see them. Head over to my website (wirearteducation.com) and email them to me

[@mawi1172]

Yes. Still getting views. This is very important information. Now I need an axe handle. 🤣🤩

[@JimMcIntosh]

Yes you do

[@jeanwilcox3464]

I cant live without painters tape lol

[@JimMcIntosh]

Join the club Jean. Since I've been using it, it has been a life saver. Thanks for watching

[@mawi1172]

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[@lindajenkins6687]

Hi Jim, love your teaching skills. I love what you call your wrap pliers and have been on line looking for them. Is it a specific name for the plier, I cannot find them anywhere

[@JimMcIntosh]

I call them WrapMaker Pliers and I am the only resource for then at the moment. We are working with a jewelry supplier (Beadsmith) to get them made and distributed. I'm hoping that we will have a new supply by the end of April 2022. Thank you for watching

[@hayleighsworld115]

Do you ever oxidise your jewellery once you've completed it? Stunning video's. Can't wait to start wrapping 😊

[@JimMcIntosh]

That's a good question. For jewelry that I make and sell I use sterling silver and I don't oxidize. I prefer the piece to be brightly polished. I'm not against adding a patina, I just don't do it. Thank you for the question.

[@hayleighsworld115]

@@JimMcIntosh thank you for replying 😊 I have only just seen certain pieces oxidised and wondered how it works. Then I found KZbin video's showing how it's done. I like both outcomes to be honest. I will let you know how I get on when I try to make one of your works of art!

[@amberm2777]

@@hayleighsworld115 these cuffs look fantastic both shiny and oxidized I've made them both ways! Go for it, you won't regret it 😁

[@user-bn1ht9uc6z]

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[@goldeyloxx]

Hey jim i love your work, do you have any tips to keeping the copper from Tarnishing and turning skin green?

[@JimMcIntosh]

Unfortunately there is no clear answer. preventing copper from tarnish or turning you green is something that people have been fighting for years. One trick that I've heard of is to cover the the copper with clear fingernail polish or a lacquer. That will prevent moisture from interacting with the copper.

[@goldeyloxx]

@@JimMcIntosh hmmm okay thank youu. I hope your day has been well

[@goldeyloxx]

@@JimMcIntosh keep up with the great art work 💚

[@sandragrote3319]

Jim, this is fabulous! Can you give the brand name of this wire wrapping pliers? I can’t seem to find it anywhere

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you. You can find the pliers on my website (the only place that you can purchase them at the moment) wirearteducation.com/tools

[@christinebirch8945]

Hi Jim I have been watching your tutorials but the question I would like to ask some of my ladies have been asking if I can use silver wire as some don’t like copper ect can you advise what wire I can use look forward to your answer thanks uk

[@JimMcIntosh]

Thank you for that question and thank you for watching. For any of the projects that I do for my tutorials you can use any wire of your choice. My preferred metal is either sterling silver of argentium silver. I like those because I like the look of silver. The thing that I focus on most isn't the metal type, but the metal shape. My preferred metal shape is square wire because it sits squarely in a ire bundle making it easier and more appealing to wrap. I hope that answers your question.

[@judimarks3137]

What brand of flat nose pliers do you use. This is beautiful. Thanks for teaching

[@JimMcIntosh]

They're called WrapMaker Pliers. I invented them a few years ago. Beadsmith is now manufacturing/distributing them. You can get your own pair here on my website (wirearteducation.com) or on Amazon (amzn.to/3KzZhUk or amzn.to/3XYp4IJ) Thanks for watching

[@judimarks3137]

Thanks for getting back to me. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos

[@pattyo7009]

Hi Jim, tarnishedsilver here from the old "about.com jewelry making". I bought your 1st two books. I've wondered what happened to the wiresmith. lol Got a question. Why do you not use the wire that the pliers hold, and use that excess for a couple of wraps.(Neat pliers, by the way) Or do you use them when you use silver? Glad to have found you. God Bless You & Yours

[@JimMcIntosh]

Interesting question, thanks. You could use that wire. for the purposes of teaching and demonstrating the technique I've decided not to always use that bit of wire. This cuts out an extra step that could be confusing to some people. In some of my other videos have commented that you add an extra wrap or two using this small piece of wire. Thanks again...and thank you for watching

[@richardconnor3909]

beautiful. Can you tell me what your pliers are called please? Thank you so much

[@JimMcIntosh]

They are now called WrapMaker Pliers. Originally they were known as wirewrap pliers, but I didn't think that fit, so I changed it. You can order some on my website (wirearteducation.com). And thank you for the compliment and watching the video.

[@terricheatham8189]

Hey, Jim! I would love to buy a set of your wire wrapping pliers, but don’t know how to get to a sale site! Please let me know how I can get a pair! Thanks!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Just go to my web site (wirearteducation.com) there is a link on the home page that will direct you to the purchase page.

[@lindaphillips9509]

Where did you buy your wire wrapping pliers at? I can't find them anywhere. Thank you

[@JimMcIntosh]

I invented these pliers and at the moment am the only one carrying them. You can visit my website at wirearteducation.com to find them. Thank you so much for your interest in them and for watching my videos.

[@lindaphillips9509]

Are the wire pliers out of stock on your website?

[@JimMcIntosh]

at the moment they are out of stock. I should be receiving more by May 1st. Sorry

[@janecononico2084]

Where do I get the wire wrapping pliers?

[@JimMcIntosh]

You can order a pair at my website - wirearteducation.com

[@carolanncribby4549]

Where did you get the wire wrap pliers at????

[@JimMcIntosh]

Just visit wireateducation.com to get yourself a pair.

[@carolanncribby4549]

Thkn yo

[@janicemcmanus8935]

what kind of pliers are those?

[@JimMcIntosh]

They are WrapMaker pliers and I should have a new supply of them by the end of April 2022.

[@virginiaklinger5303]

How much could you sell this bracelet for??

[@JimMcIntosh]

That's a good question It all depends on the metal that is used and the stone. That particular bracelet that I made in the video I would probably list for $50 to $75.

[@virginiaklinger5303]

@@JimMcIntosh thank you, love it!

[@jo351]

Have you gone out of business? All of the items in your shop are out of stock. I was thinking about those wire wrap pliers

[@JimMcIntosh]

Sorry for the confusion...I am still alive and in business. The shop has been restocked.

[@miriamcole3954]

What is the name of those pliers u r using and where did you get them? I can’t seem to find them anywhere online? Thank you and so glad I found your videos.

[@JimMcIntosh]

That's a great question. You can only find them in one place right now - wirearteducation.com . Soon they will be available in many other place. Thanks for watching.

[@user-xw5tj9hn3x]

Очень топорная работа! И столько нелепых лишних сгибаний разгибаний проволоки! И все эти следы потом видны!

[@JimMcIntosh]

Спасибо за ваш отзыв

[@suzannebrennandbajunkjourn4039]

You’re a great teacher of wire crafting! Thank you so much! With your tools, how do they not mar the copper? If I use mine without a cover it’s marks them horribly!

[@JimMcIntosh]

As I always say...practice, practice, practice! The more I worked at not marring my wire that easier it became to avoid it. Unfortunately there's no trick that I know f that I can teach you so that you can avoid it.Sorry...Thanks for watching and thank you for commenting. I really appreciate your kind words and input.