[Jewelry making - Article 00268] - Re: [Orchid] Twisted Wire Bracelet

[Eepsilverwrks]

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    Hello Katherine:  Here is a different twist (pun intended) on a wire
    bracelet.  I make silver wire bracelets out of several different
    guages, 16,18.20, all dead soft.  I am not sure whether you would
    call it weaving-twisting or what. I use 3, 4,6, 8,and sometimes 10
    strands of wire.  I then bend these together like a person would
    braid  hair.  You have to keep the strands close and the bends
    tight.  I generally loose about 25 percent of the length.  I start
    with 8" to 10" strands (longer for heavier wire).  Then the wire is
    pulled through a draw plate several times at different sizes (mm)
    until the weave is nice and tight.  If the final wire is too long
    for a cuff or bangle I simply clip it off.  (Looks like really
    tightly twisted wire).  Then I place it in a third hand with the
    opening down and draw up a bead on the end with the torch.  The
    beaded end adds a nice finishing touch.  Shape it by hand and use
    light hammering on the mandrel to add the final shape.  Next tumble
    polishing for a couple of hours will  add  some spring strength.   

    Hello to all you Orchid members all over the world.  A very bad car
    wreck, cancer and some other health problems caused me to stop 
    making jewelry for 8 years.  Eighteen  months ago I started like a
    babe in the woods to get actively involved.  A fellow smith
    suggested I subscribe to this board.  The information shared here by
    Orchid members from all over the world has helped bring me up to
    date on a lot of new technology.   

    Thank you Hanuman-- 

Earl in sunny Colorado



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