[Jewelry making - Article 00130] - Re: [Orchid] Tools for wire wrapping tear drop stones

[Lois Wortmann]

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    Thank you to everyone who replied to me!  I decided to take the
    advice of a couple of people, and do some wire-wrapping (wire
    working?).  It turned out beautifully -- i used a fine gauge sterling
    round wire, and made swirling "S" links, so that the top of the curve
    in the S hooked into the jumpring between the bars of the bracelet,
    and the lower curve hooked through the crystal heart bead (top
    drilled, not center drilled). I shaped the bottom swirl of the S
    curve so that it was not so much round, but more of a horizontal
    rectangle with rounded edges, so that the bead could dangle more
    freely.  Each curve sat against the S at some point, so there were no
    openings.  I used small round-nosed pliers and sharp nippers, and
    buffed it out to get rid of any marks left by the tools.  I will try
    to get a picture (I had to give my friend the bracelet ASAP since she
    had been waiting a while) -- hopefully I will catch her wearing it
    when I have my camera handy.  She is very happy with it! 

Thanks again,
Lois


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