The Art of Wire Wrapping: Crafting Exquisite Pendants Like a Pro | Jewelry 101

Artistic wire-wrapping is finally here! 🎉Jim McIntosh, a jewelry crafting expert with 20+ years of experience, is joining us on YouTube! Jim is renowned for creating exquisite wire-wrapped pieces, and his passion for his craft is truly inspiring. Plus here's the best part - he believes that artistic wire wrapping can be done by anyone, as long as they have the right tools! 🔧💎 In today's jewelry 101, Jim shows you how easy it is to wire wrap a cabochon into a true work of art! Get the tools and supplies like the ones Jim used in this episode below!
Pliers:
The Wrapmaker Plier: https://www.jtv.com/product/wrapmaker-cushion-grip-plier/PLIER00017?mcid=XSOjsyt00026
Flush Cutter: https://www.jtv.com/product/designer-flush-cutter/PLIER61?mcid=XSOjsyt00026
Chain Nose Pliers:
Basic Plier Set: https://www.jtv.com/product/blue-glitter-pliers-set-of-4-in-tie-pouch/JST851?mcid=XSOjsyt00026
6-Step Bail Plier: https://www.jtv.com/product/stepped-bail-making-pliers-makes-6-different-loop-sizes-9mm-8mm-6mm-5mm-3mm-and-2mm/JSKIT0925?mcid=XSOjsyt00026
Nylon Jaw Plier: https://www.jtv.com/product/nylon-jaw-pliers/BDW097?mcid=XSOjsyt00026
Wire:
21ga Square Wire: https://www.jtv.com/product/21-gauge-square-wire-in-bare-gold-color-brass-appx-7-yards/PWW008G?mcid=XSOjsyt00026
21ga Half-Round Wire: https://www.jtv.com/product/18-gauge-half-round-wire-in-antiqued-copper-appx-7-yards/PWW009C?mcid=XSOjsyt00026
Gemstones:
Lace Agate: https://www.jtv.com/product/1-4lb-lace-agate-amethyst-cabochon-parcel-undrilled-in-assorted-shapes-sizes/JLW12551?mcid=XSOjsyt00026
Turquoise: https://www.jtv.com/product/turquoise-mixed-shape-cabochon-parcel-40-00ctw/TR007?mcid=XSOjsyt00026

First Look: 0:30
Tools & Supplies: 1:02
Measuring Your Wire: 3:02
Making the Base: 5:44
Shaping the Base to the Cab: 18:10
Forming the Back: 19:45
Setting the Stone: 21:00
Forming the Top: 22:50
Wrapping the Bail Wires: 25:44
Making the Bail: 28:03
Final Wrap on the Bail: 29:27
Forming the Embellishments: 33:18

Watch Jim's YouTube Channel here! @JimMcIntosh
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