Wireworking Tips: Wire Coils, Pliers and Jigs
Wireworking is a powerful set of design tools for jewelry makers. Visit each of these articles to expand your skill set and offer design variety to your customers and fans.
Part A - Wire and Metal Coils for Jewelry-Making
Wire coils are a useful shape for jewelry and accessory designers and can be adapted to a range of uses. Jewelry makers who are interested in using coiled wire in their design lines can get an overview of two techniques, gain design tips for using coils and explore the range of coil-making tools. Popular brands include the Artistic Wire® Coiling Gizmo®, EUROTOOL®, CONETASTIC™ and others.
Part B - Wireworking Pliers
Wireworking pliers are essential for creating professional wire projects. Wireworkers have a range of specialized pliers to choose from that make wire-wrapping and other metalworking faster and easier. This article helps jewelry makers review their current know-how, decide what techniques they want to add to their skill set and show which pliers they need to reach their design goals. View the possibilities of tools from Beadalon®, Vintaj®, Wubbers® and other brands.
Part C - Wire Jigs
Wire (or wireworking) jigs are a plate or frame used for making repeatable wire-based jewelry designs or building standardized components. Some jigs come as fixed forms while others include moveable pegs so designers can create their own shapes. This article shows how this category of tools works and shares examples of the creations possible. Popular brands include Thing-A-Ma-Jig, Peg Leg™, Artistic Wire® and more.
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