This very likely the most complex and extensive wire wrapping tutorial in the world at the moment.
It teaches you how to make pendants without a single curve \o/ (so you can venture into making more masculine or unisex pieces)
Each and every step is explained in detail and accompanied by closeup photos meaning you will learn how to make all of the elements, all the weaves, how to do the neato angular parts, how to construct 3D objects... EVERYTHING! \o/ :D
And then you'll be able to combine them in any way you want and make pretty much anything.
You will get 60 pages of detailed instructions - over 400 photos in 404 steps (1 rar file containing 5 PDF files).
Sounds a bit scary but anyone can do it - all you need is patience and this tutorial
Skill level: advanced but you might find it to be less difficult, it all depends on what you are used to making :) I just taught this tutorial during a wire wrapping retreat and all the students successfully completed it, even the beginners. My advice is work slowly, be patient and don't give up.
If you buy the tutorial and decide to make and sell the project pendant you are free to do so just note in the description of your pendant that it was made following this tutorial.
On the other hand you are not allowed to multiply, share, copy or distribute in any way the tutorial or any of its components (i have spent over 2 months writing it so please respect this last part about not distributing/copying/etc. it :) thank you!). If you buy this/any of my tutorials with the intention of teaching the subject matter to others each one of your students is obligated to buy a tutorial of their own from me. Not from any other source. Buying a tutorial does not provide the right to distribute the contents of it in any form (written, verbal or otherwise). If you want to teach one of my tutorials your students or you need to buy a copy of the tutorial for every person that attends.
Also, be 100% sure you want this tutorial because I do not do refunds for tutorials.
There was some confusion lately so just to clarify - this is NOT a physical book, you are not buying a piece of finished jewelry, this is a digital tutorial in form of 5 PDF files. After you buy the tutorial you will get an instant download link from Etsy where you can download all the files - to your PC or laptop; it usually doesn't work on smartphones, drawing pads and kindle. If something else goes wrong please let me know and i will send it to you manually.
From the tutorial:
Prior skills needed:
Intermediate/advanced wire wrapping
Wire shaping (thicker gauges)
Basic hammering and filing
Oxidizing (optional)
Flex shaft use / final polishing (optional)
Materials:
IMPORTANT: The quantities noted here may vary because the length of wire you will need to wrap this pendant depends on: pliability of the wire, how tightly/neatly you wrap, if/how much you veer off course. If you want to be extra safe you won't run out of wire close to the end cut slightly longer pieces.
TOTAL:
- 28 ga fine silver round wire, dead soft - 200cm
- 26 ga sterling silver round wire, dead soft - 510cm
- 22 ga sterling silver round wire, dead soft - 70cm
- 20 ga sterling silver round wire, half hard - 14cm
- 18 ga sterling silver round wire, half hard - 45cm
- 16 ga sterling silver round wire, half hard - 52cm
- 10 ga sterling silver HALF ROUND wire, half hard - 9cm
- Faceted oval cabochon 30 x 20 x 5-6mm - 1 pc
All gauges are American (the ones Rio Grande uses)
Tools needed:
- A ruler, sharpie, piece of paper
- Various pliers (chain nose, round nose, flat nose)
- Whichever cutting tool you like
- Optional: hammer and anvil (or 1 big and 1 smaller hammer)
- Various needles files
- Optional: oxidizing liquid of choice + a paintbrush
- Optional: Flex shaft + polishing bits
- Optional: various sanding/polishing bits, pads and cloths
I think this should cover the "tutorial description" part :D If you have any questions at all please ask me before you buy the tutorial.
Thank you very much and have fun making this pendant! \o/