Wire Wrap Tutorial - The WireSmith Adjustable Ring

This tutorial will teach you how to create a unique Adjustable ring that will fit sizes 4 to 9. The project is great for everyone - from beginner to long time pro.

Timecode Shortcuts
Here are some Shortcuts to get to each step of the process-
1 - Cut the Wire 2:57
2 - Mark and set up wire bundle 5:10
3 - Assemble the wire bundle 6:25
4 - Mark the main wrap 7:57
5 - File (Cut) the main wrap area 10:29
6 - Wrap the main wrap area 12:53
7 - Begin shaping the ring 17:14
8 - Shape prong wires 19:58
9 - Make prong wires 21:01
10 - Bend the prongs 21:48
11 - Cut the prong wires 23:05
12 - Set the stone 28:15
13 - Form the ring shank 29:43
14 - Wrap the Shank 31:45
15 - Add decorative embellishments 38:47

=== Here are the Tools and Materials that you'll need for this project ===
***PLEASE NOTE - The measurements in the materials list below will ONLY make the project in the video***

===Materials===
1 – 25x18mm Cabochon of your choice
approx. 18 inches of 18 gauge dead-soft, square wire of your choice
approx. 16 inches of 18 half hard 1/2 round wire

===Tools===
Flat nose pliers (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)
Wire Cutters (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)
Measuring tape and/or ruler with imperial and metric measurements
Fine Tip Permanent Marker
Painters Tape
Scissor (Optional - To cut the painters tape)
Flat Needle File (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)
Rotary Tool (Optional)
Silicone Rubber Polisher (Optional) (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)
Ring Mandrel
Raw Hide Mallet (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)

Here are some links to explore-
Please visit my WEBSITE - http://www.wirearteducation.com
Check Out My Book “Wiresmithing – The New Look of Wire Art” - https://amzn.to/2MHQxyj
Check Out My Book "WireWrapping - The Basics and Beyond” - https://amzn.to/2ZvnFel
Check Out My Book "More Wirewrapping - The Basics and Beyond” - https://amzn.to/2Uf1iJp
Check Out My Book “Wirewrapping with Wire and Metal” - https://amzn.to/2Ug73GD

Видео Wire Wrap Tutorial - The WireSmith Adjustable Ring канала Jim McIntosh