Wire Wrapping Tutorial: Framing Multiple Stone Pendants

[@RaftarkJewelry]

I would love to hear your feedback and suggestions for future videos! What do you want to see covered on this channel?

[@candyearp2653]

Can you show adding elements to the frame, i think i understand the "frame piece" i would just love to see you adding several elements to the piece. Id feel more comfortable to get going and making my own. I started one and have a couple wires added but feel a little stuck now. Maybe you have this here already?? Ill go check and I apologise about the request if you do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! 💕 i know im excelling a lot faster than i would if I was all on my own..

[@RaftarkJewelry]

Of course! I do have one video covering that Candy! I also have two (with a third dropping this week) start to finish tutorials posted for my Patreon supporters that walk you through my design process from start to finish. Here is the link for the free video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2irm2OMiLKUmJo And here is the link to my Patreon: Www.patreon.com/raftark

[@mizarrow1]

Thank you, again, for another great video. My question is regarding the frame wire. Do you use half-hard or dead-soft?

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

I would love a start to finish piece so I can see how you join all the extra coil pieces

[@victoriaharrison-sewell6717]

Thank you so much for this frame making video for multiple stones. A frame is a great guide when struggling with odd shaped stones..

[@RaftarkJewelry]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mjremy2605]

I prefer the crisp edge of the square wire over round any day. I heartily dislike the molded contours of round wire. Square wire is more sculptural, crisp, sharp, angular, and gives more texture to a piece. It is also easier to secure than slippery round wire. If I use round wire for any reason, I hammer it to look squarish or flat. Round is easier to work with since it has no flat surfaces you have to keep track of, but on the down side, it is boring and slippery. The half round is best for lashings and tie downs as the flat side grips the frame better than being a slippery round edge. There is more contact surface on the flat edge, while the half rounded top looks lovely with its raised contours. So this is a perfect combination you are using and I am happy to see some demos in it. Beautiful pendant, as expected from your channel. Love the brownish garnets! I have carnelian beads I want to use this on. Thank you for this demo, much appreciated. I would love to see some large rectangular wire frames with square wire framing, half round lashings, and large flat stone slabs/ cabochons as a statement piece with some smaller stone beads too. I was wondering if perforated metal could be used as a backdrop for stones in this type of squarish frame. Large is the key word.

[@SignatureCaro]

You've converted me to a lover of square wire! Another great video! I always struggle with composition and it always doesn't come out as I planned which often then ends up in the bin of "experience" pieces ... Yours always look great! :D Cheers for sharing!!

[@vondellm7625]

I have seen several of your presentations on framing and finally this is the one that clicked. I actually think I can do this one. Thank you.

[@taglenn63]

Lovely design and great tutorial!

[@hoochsmom]

This is awesome and thank you for sharing! I really learned a lot when I watch you. You make everything so simple but it looks like there is a lot of details.

[@edspencer5122]

Your frame concept is great. I've built 4 fairly intricate frames and the square wire simplifies the entire process. On one I used 8ga.square and that made an awesome frame for a larger carbochan. Thanks for your tutorials.

[@Hrdrkinmama]

Thank you for your amazing tutorials. I absolutely adore the square wire, especially in framing. You have encouraged me to use it more frequently and it has made such a huge difference. 🙂

[@DonsDesigns1]

You are such an inspiration. A great big Thank You for sharing with everyone.

[@GracyMantoan]

Oh, I wad hoping you would show how you would secure those stones into that frame...

[@victoriaharrison-sewell6717]

Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. I am new to wire wrapping & so much appreciate the help the videos convey.

[@michelestivers606]

Thank you for all your video! I would like to see a video about trapping these small stones in the setting.

[@seanmigneron7632]

Absolutely loved it Nolan. There’s always more out here to learn. I really love your approach to framing!!🙏 hope all is well

[@joyfultatter]

Another great video! Love the fact that it is meaty, with information and techniques.

[@chucklez4078]

Hey I’m a beginner, I love your videos, I’d like to see a follow up video on this, attaching the braids, and how to connect a bail. If you ever get time!

[@VondaInWonderland]

Hey, you didn't finish it! I have always used round wire, I will pick up some square next time that I go to the Indian Jeweler's Supply♥

[@fhewes7773]

Very good for newbies ❣️

[@rosaelinav8036]

Thank you so much, it’s very helpful and love the design you make it’s..💛🙏💛

[@amysheridan3482]

Very cool, thank you.

[@ImReelySuqi]

Quality content

[@josiezhou5118]

thank you so much for making this tutorial, it is nice and clear😁

[@RichardJohn86]

You make it all look so simple! Thanks so much for the information, each video you make is amazing. Would love to see how you secure these smaller stones in, would it be a similar process to the large stones where you aim to clamp one side of the stone down at a time? Or possible securing when you are adding the 'flow' wires down from the bail?

[@shannonbacon5580]

This is what I'd like to see as well... the process of securing the stone, then adding the "filigree" I think it's called. I'm a newbie so all of this info you share is beyond helpful and so much appreciated. Thank you!

[@RichardJohn86]

@@shannonbacon5580 yeah I couldn't recall the word 'filagree' when I was typing but that's what I meant 👍

[@shannonbacon5580]

@@RichardJohn86 I had to really think about it for a minute myself lol.

[@paulpower5198]

thank you cant wait to see more

[@OldsouLim73]

That is cool!

[@carhall56]

wonderful teacher...Thank You

[@joshdubs2312]

Thank you so much, ive always wanted to transition from macrame to wire but could never find tutorials I could connect with, until I came across yours!! What material is your wire made out of?

[@lisemacfadden3335]

Great tutorial. Thanks!!

[@cinlarsen35]

In this video you mentioned that you had an earlier one where you showed how to wrap a large single stone. (I have one the exact same shape.) I cant find that video that demonstrates how to wrap it. What should I search under?

[@kellykidm5337]

Hi, Raftark do you have the complete tutorial of the blue stone pendant?

[@melzurick]

Thanks for sharing! 💜

[@maryeldo9810]

I wish I had you as a personal instructor! I have I long tri color tormaline that I don't know how to wrap. Any tutorials for that planned in the future?

[@wrendellajoens3984]

That sounds like a beautiful stone! Have you considered wrapping it so that it hangs horizontally? It might lend itself rather handsomely to that configuration. Best of Luck!

[@krispy_dreemz]

When purchasing wire, I've come across steel and aluminum wires that leave dark marks on my fingers as I'm working with them. Do you have any recommendations for this issue? Or is it not really an issue at all?

[@lazybunny3155]

The biggest problem i have is scratching the wire with the pliers. Any tips?

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

I have got to try this

[@RaftarkJewelry]

Patricia Dumatrait let me know how it goes!

[@kristinscofield7100]

How do you secure the stones

[@tammiebroggins]

Im starting to use square is it ok to use 18g instead I couldn't find 16 g square

[@Maarick]

Love the videos, but where do you get all your materials from?

[@RaftarkJewelry]

NorCalPunk032 I buy most of my sterling silver from riogrande.com

[@user-hi3uj1or7s]

Thank you....🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@randiemoore212]

Could you post a channel setting video plz??

[@elisiapatton7896]

How do I help support you!

[@patriciadumatrait9594]

Can you crank the volume up a hair for us with a crappy phone

[@mawi1172]

Aren't you going to finish it? Why not?