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whimzicalities
2009-02-22, 12:27pm
Hi All,

I've been working on two tutorials, one a bracelet, the other my birds. Both are nearly done, but the bracelet more so. I have a tester for the bird tutorial, but I really could use help the the bracelet. I had hoped to post it today, but preliminary testing pointed out the need for additional instructions. I would like to pick one or two testers this evening and will send the PDF files at that point. The testers will get the test copy as well as the full version when it is done and I'll send you a thank you gift as well.

I still have photos to add, but I'd estimate that this tutorial will be weighing in at about 1.5 MB when it is ready to test. I'd like to find folks that have some wire experience, wire, as well as the following tools:

• Sturdy pair of round nose pliers
• Sturdy pair of wire cutters, flush cutters preferred
• Nylon-jawed pliers or masking tape-wrapped flat-jawed pliers
• File smooth cut ends of wire
• #00 or #0000 steel wool
• Brass brush

Here is the bracelet and a couple of variations:

10 gauge wire
154199
12 gauge wire
154493
14 gauge wire
154200


It uses 10, 12, 14 gauge wire and can be made in a cuff, focal or charm style. I'm including instructions for kiln annealing the wire and for a number of variations, as well as LOS use and boiled egg patina. I recommend practicing with smaller gauge wire first. If you are interested, please pm me with your email address as well as a brief description of your experience with wire.

Thank so much!

gemsinbloom
2009-02-22, 12:40pm
Oh I love that bracelet!

I unfortunately don't have the correct gauges to test. Darn as I just bought a bunch of wire yesterday. I usually work in finer gauges. I will buy your tutorial when you are ready though. Gorgeous!

whimzicalities
2009-02-22, 1:18pm
WOW! Thanks everybody for pm'ing me. I think I have all of my testers, now, but I still have to let them all know...:grin:

karrina
2009-02-22, 2:53pm
I LOVE that bracelet Maria!!! First I was happy it was in copper and the other, I just loved the look of it!

I'd love to be a tester for you!!!! (I bought your mouse kit & tutorial from you if that helps)

karen

=: )

barbaracollins
2009-02-22, 5:18pm
And I cannot wait for those tutorials!!!

Parrotise
2009-02-22, 5:32pm
Did someone say birds? Now I'm curious!!! I can't wait to see it!

Beautiful bracelets, btw!

Meow Meow Beads
2009-02-23, 11:13am
These are gonna be GREAT TUTS!!!! Can't wait to see what kinda bird you got going on there....The bracelets are Goregous!!!

BeadMaven
2009-02-23, 11:18am
I love those Maria!

I am not a wire wrapper but those make me want to be one! :lol:

Beautiful work!

josielv
2009-02-23, 12:03pm
dang missed out on this!! show pictures ladies

Diane (clarus)
2009-02-23, 3:23pm
I'd LOVE to test the bracelet tutorial; I even have a supply of silver wire in 12 and 14 gauge. Please oh please oh please! I absolutely love this bracelet.

-Diane

kandice
2009-02-24, 12:52am
I'm not a wire artist, but I just wanted to say - my GOD those bracelets are gorgeous. WOW! I'm having heart palpitations. Seriously.

jojo101
2009-02-24, 9:48am
wow those are awesome!
will the bracelet tutorial be aimed at people with wire experience or is it for metal noobs too?

whimzicalities
2009-02-24, 10:07am
Thanks everyone!

jojo, I have to wait for my testers to get back to me to be able to tell you that. I think its pretty easy once you get the rhythm down, but I've been working with wire for 12 years or so. I know I practiced a lot with 18 gauge wire when I first started this, but my first love is BIG wire, so it just begged to be bigger...way, way bigger.

gemsinbloom
2009-02-24, 10:13am
Is it ready yet? huh ? huh? lol

whimzicalities
2009-02-24, 10:25am
LOL!

rverk47
2009-02-24, 4:33pm
looking forward to seeing the tutorial, that bracelet is awesome!!

gemsinbloom
2009-02-24, 4:55pm
Still waiting, taps foot

;)

artyfacts
2009-02-24, 5:03pm
If you're still looking for tutorial testers...I'd like to put my hand up...:waving:

Liz

razberi
2009-02-26, 3:09pm
beautiful bracelets!!!

precious baubles
2009-02-27, 2:18pm
Hi
when you are done testing - I want to buy a tut!!!!!!!!!!! I love that bracelet...
Paulette

whimzicalities
2009-03-01, 8:43am
Woo-hoo! It's finished! Thanks, ladies for the help! Couldn't have done it without you!

I'll post in here on LE, as well as in my Etsy shop!