Wire Wrapped Caged Beads

[@tlojewelrylove]

Wow, I never realized how easy that is! For some crazy reason I thought the bead was rolling around loose inside the cage and that the connector was part of the cage. Now I know better!. Lol! Thanks for this awesome demonstration. 👍😊

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! Have fun making jewelry. 😀

[@patriciacalvinho4629]

Hi! I have just found you, and I'm sooo happy I have. Love your tutorials, I'm learning really a lot. Thank you!

[@alicerosa6766]

Another great video as always John, beautiful bracelet!. Thank you😊.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Alice, Glad you liked the project. Thanks for your support! : )

[@Melissabella]

Thank you so much. You explain things so well, and I love your mnemonic devices!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Melissa, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video and that you like my teaching style. I hope that you'll check out the OJA playlist on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. Thanks for your support! : )

[@crystalfabulous]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

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

[@gnarbeljo8980]

You’re a great teacher! I don’t really like most wrapped and linked jewelry like this because it’s not work hardened at the end so it just doesn’t hold up well to wear when it inevitably gets caught in hair, sweaters etc. I was hoping to see you finish this off in a way that made it more durable than just regular hobby wirework. But i guess it’s just a matter of soldering in strategic places that wont risk cracking the beads?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Solder isn’t a solution in this instance. The high annealing temperatures would cause any solder to spread wildly and not stay where you might like. I personally only use red patina elements in purely decorative ways. You could make closed twisted/wire wrapped links. 🙂

[@martinabueno2740]

Beatiful work!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

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

[@deby7821]

" Two things in jewelry and love making.., you never want to hear the word ouch." OMG I lost it. You are to adorable. Another great video as always John..Thank you. P.S. John..what is the name of the video showing you making the s hooks that are shown here ? I looked but one cuts off after you show the wire.

[@TheLakingc]

I loved the PJs and ears!😆

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! 😃

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

The name of the video showing how to make the "S" hook bracelet is: "Forging Copper Wire Into A Linked Bracelet". You'll find it on the OJA website (www.onlinejewelryacademy.com) under the "Forged Wire Jewelry Projects" heading. I originally replied to your comment from my phone and I missed half of your message. Sorry for the delay. Thanks for your support! : )

[@deby7821]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy Thank you so much John,.

[@leslieortenzi8875]

He had me at "ouch"!

[@melissahill5999]

How do you figure out the length of wire for different bead sizes? Is there a formula or is it just a trial and error thing?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Melissa, I don't have a "formula" for determining the length of the wire. For me, this has always been a trial and error thing. But, a 5 inch length of wire should make a cage big enough to hold an 8mm bead. Thanks for your support! : )

[@scarcesmith4151]

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