Wire Wrapped jewelry is
one of the oldest forms of Jewelry. Many people don't
know how to make wire wrapped jewelry because; many of
the tutorials found online are incomplete. There are
various techniques on how to wire wrap Jewelry. Wire
wrapping requires jewelry wire as well as "findings"
that are similar to wire to make the components. These
wire components are then later connected to each other
using various mechanical techniques, solder or heating
the wire is not required. In most cases the wire is bent
into a loop or a beautiful shape.
Forms of wire wrapped
jewelry have been found dating thousands of years BC.
Many of these early forms of jewelry can be seen in the
British Museum, and date back to the Sumerian Dynasty,
which was discovered in the cemetery of Ur, those early
forms of wire wrapped jewelry are made from spiraled
wire components, that date back to around 2000 BC.
Making wire wrapped jewelry was a prized art in ancient
Rome, This can be seen from ancient samples of wire
wrapped loops that were discovered from ancient Roman
sites. The ancient Roman jewelry dates back around 2000
years. This ancient technique didn't require soldering,
since most of the jewelry was made at home using simple
equipment. Soldering was only developed a few hundred
years later, but even then wire wrapping was considered
to be more cost effective and quick.
Making wire wrap
jewelry only requires a few but mandatory tools. A good
pair of flush cutters as well as nose pliers would be
required to cut and bend the various thicknesses of
wires that you use. A flush pliers is important as it
leaves the cut off end of the wire flush, while at the
same time keeping the other end of the wire pointed and
sharp. Round nose pliers are important as they are good
for making loops with. Their flat smooth jaws make
holding and gripping wire easy.
The ancient art of
making wire wrap jewelry is back in fashion. Knowing how
to make your own wire wrap jewelry is a great way to
unleash your creative abilities.
