Hi everyone, after many weeks of not making anything, I have spent this morning making my own findings (incuding the hook!) in pink wire.....I have never done this before as I have always bought them in. Lovely Vim taught me the basics of making jumprings and wrapping, but this is the first time I have actually made a piece of jewellery using these techniques. It's far from perfect, but the main thing I love about using coloured wire is the intensity of colour it brings to the piece - the colours aren't 'diluted' by silver (or gold). I have just ordered a 'Bead on a wire' book and can't wait to get it right......
Any advice/tips would be greatly appreciated.

Flower bracelet using fuchsia-pink wire and beads in toning colours.



Thank you for looking. Carmie

Oh Wow Carmie, that is gorgeous! I can almost imagine it is summer looking at that. And well done on the wirework.

That is lovely Carmie. You are so right - the colour sure gets punched up a notch by using the coloured wire. Very nicely done

i love your flower and leaf creations hon- thoi dont make them my self i enjoy looking at other peoples

Thank you. I am using black wire now but find I'm marking it with my pliers (even though I have filed them down) can anyone give me any advice on how to prevent this? Carmie

That is really lovely.

I'm been nervous about using coloured wire so far as I'm not sure about it's hardiness, how are you finding it? And where did you get your stash?

To stop marking the wire you could try Tool Magic, it's a liquid rubber coating that you dip your pliers into, let dry and hey presto rubber jaws! It peels off too once you're done.

I've read that you can also tape the jaws of your pliers with masking tape I think(?).

Carmie,
Lovely bracelet, the coloured wire really works well.
You can buy nylon coated pliers, wrap masking tape round your pliers or dip them in a lovely goo called (I think) tool magic but it carries all sorts of health warnings.
Mary

I didn't mean to repeat everything from the previous post it must have come up while I was typing.
Mary

It's just a case of great minds think alike really!

Your work is always amazing Carmie, and that bracelet is really pretty. What size is the wire please? Jackcat x

Yet again you inspire me. I bought a load of coloured wire some time ago but didn't have a clue what to do with it. I certainly do now. Thanks for sharing such lovely inspirational stuff.

absolutely stunning!! I used to make a lot of my own finds and slipped back into the way of buying them, i must really get back to making them.

I just love this bracelet.

Carmie,

I've got the Bead on a Wire book and it's great, you'll love it!

In fact I've got a few wire working books should really do more than just drool over them...

That is really gorgeous, Carmie. Beautifully vibrant colours.

Superb bit of wirework too, hun.