Thank you Professor for giving me some great ideas Sir. 😀😀😀😀😀

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching! 😀

I bought a 2 piece set of something like this in the early 70's. They were meant to be worn on either side of a narrow cuff. The shop called them "guard" bracelets for an inlayed turquoise bracelet I bought there as well. Ever since I started jewelry making I've wondered how to do this, and today you've given me the inspiration to do many things by giving me the key to this process!! Thank you for the gracious sharing of your knowledge with the world! ❤❤🤍🤍💙💙

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

2 ай бұрын

I’m so happy to learn that the video inspired you. Thanks for watching! 😀

Anytime I have an issue with making jewelry, I turn to your videos. I can be certain of the outcome. You are a wonderful teacher and I appreciate your thoroughness and organized approach. Thank you.. 😊

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words Jennifer. I always try to be the teacher that I wish I had had when I first started making jewelry. Thank you for watching! 😀

When the flat wire is twisted it looks like a drill bit. That could be a really cool gift for someone in construction trades. A nice looking, rugged, inexpensive bracelet that could be worn at work.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad that you’re feeling inspired to create. Thanks for watching! 😀

I admire you. I love your clear and concise explanations. Keep up the good work!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to learn that you’re enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching! 😀

What a cool technique. I don't even make jewelry, but I just enjoy finding out how certain styles are achieved. Loved this one.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

thanks so much John!!

Brilliant tutorial

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. And, thanks for watching! 😀

Great videos.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

15 күн бұрын

@@diannebartkus9893 Thanks for your support. And, thanks for watching! 👀

GREAT TIPS JOHN!!! Thank you,Cory

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Cory. Happy New Year! Thanks for your support! : )

Your looking fabulous *Total Awesomeness Professor Ahr* Great presentation

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Silent Traveler. Happy holidays! Thanks for your support! : )

You stated the jewelry standard is a right or clock-wise twist. As a “righty”, that is easy for me to adhere. Using your posting, I made some examples using 4-#20, 2-#14 and 2-#12. One of the wires was twisted to the left. When I combined it with the half round and twisted right, it opened up the wire. It produced a different look. Note: for best result the original twist should be to the max.

Wow I'm speechless!!!! you create beautiful art!!!! beautiful talent you have a new subscriber :)

Superb Technique Excellent Demonstration as always! Thanks a lot one more time! Greetings from Greece

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video mitsos papas. Happy holidays! Thanks for your support! : )

Excellent class sir !

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video Devil Dog. Thanks for your support! : )

Thanks for sharing

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

Pretty!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

@karie9890

2 ай бұрын

@WizardKitty 723 ~~ Love your user name!! ❤🤗

wow, very nice!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

Wire twisting fan.... thank you.🧬

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gigi, I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. You'll find other wire twisting videos on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. Thanks for your support! : )

The silver on silver looks absolutely beautiful as does the double twist! ❤️❤️❤️ My wire never looks that good when I twist it... maybe because I don't have a bench vise (I use a pen vise). I'll definitely have to try it with half round wire. Thanks for the inspiration! 👍😊

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad that the video inspired you. Mixed metal twists look amazing. Thanks for watching! 😀

@tlojewelrylove

Жыл бұрын

​@@OnlineJewelryAcademy I had to revisit this to check your description for the wire gauges you used. Thanks so much for listing that info. It will give me a reference point to twist wire into a smaller, daintier size for some hoop earrings. Thanks again for all you share! 👍🙂

I hesitated clicking on this, I mean, I know how to twist wire! But- I am a newbie, and I definitely learned something useful here! Thank you!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathy, Thanks for the glowing endorsement of the video. I'm glad that I was able to teach you something that might help you to elevate the appearance of your creative efforts. Thanks for your support! : )

@kathybradbury

5 жыл бұрын

OnlineJewelryAcademy thank you! And you’re welcome!

I have been messing around with the twisted wire thing really did not under stand some relations of how too orient things in articulate ways fàsinàting I will give it a try thank you Thank you for sharing

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Have fun experimenting with your wire. : )

Not bad 👍

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you approve Magamed Kachalov. Thanks for your support! : )

Can you use the twisted wire shown in your videos and make jump rings with them? I'd like to use twisted wire and make a rope chain.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can make jump rings from twisted wires. But, it can be difficult to match the twist at the seam. I'm sure with a little practice you can do it. Have fun. : )

Once you’ve made your compound twisted wire, if you want to bend it round into a bangle (torc), how do you stop the smaller wire twist from lifting off/out of the channels on the inside curve? On the outside curve, it isn’t an issue as the wire has to stretch to make the increased distance and so is pulled into the channel. However on the inside curve, because of the compression of length (the centre of the compound wire stays the same length) there is a tendency for elements to lift out, creating a possibility for snagging and also not looking too great. Any tips would be much appreciated John!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

There are a couple of solutions to this problem. The first is to thoroughly anneal the compound twisted wire prior to bending. In many cases the wires will stay put if they are well annealed. Just be careful if you are using a torch to anneal the item. The thinner wires will heat up much quicker than the larger wires even though they are twisted together. But if you want to ensure that nothing moves at all, you should solder the wires together before you make your bend(s). Generally, I use medium or easy paste solder for this operation. Hard solder will work. But, it doesn't flow between the surfaces quite as well as the lower temperature solders. Good luck with your project. Thanks for your support! : )

@petersmedley459

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers John, much appreciated. Thankyou for coming back to me with helpful advice...I know that feeling of annealing a compound structure and seeing more advanced colour changes in the finer elements and hoping/praying they don’t melt as you try to heat up the more substantial parts. I’m looking forwards to your follow on tutorials...helpful, thoughtful and what, I always think, is a wry sense of humour. I enjoy the way you do things!

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help Peter. Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you're enjoying the video. Thanks for your support! : )

How does twisting affect the wires tendency to break. Is there a point where it's just too brittle?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Twisting wire will work harden it. And, if you don't anneal the wire before you begin, you could break it. But, annealing the metal whenever you feel like it's getting too hard to twist should prevent breakage. Good luck with your project. Thanks for your support! : )

If you don’t mind me asking what gauge were the wires used here?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Julie, The wire sizes are detailed in the description of the video along with links for purchasing them. Thanks for your support! : )

@juliepeck6915

5 жыл бұрын

Omgoodness, I’m so sorry!! I swear I looked and I guess I just looked over it. I see it now though. I guess I was thinking it would be with the description but it was with the links instead. Again so sorry!! Happy Holidays!!

Please mention the gages.. Size of the wires. Thanks

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

3 жыл бұрын

Generally speaking, the gauges of the round wires used in this video were between 14 to 20 and the square wires were between 8 to 10. I'm certain that with some experimentation you'll find the gauges and twists that will suit your needs. There are many books and other videos available on this topic. Have fun making wire jewelry. 😀

The results are stunning, but jewelry is a fashion item. Are any of these styles fashionable now?

what are the sizes of the wire?

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

4 жыл бұрын

The wires used in the video are of various sizes. Generally I work with round wires of 14,16, 20 gauge and half round of 12 gauge. I suggest that you experiment with inexpensive copper wire to determine your needs. : )

The industry prefers/likes round wire twisted to the RIGHT? Why is that John? Is LEFT turned less desirable? This is cool, thanks.

@OnlineJewelryAcademy

5 жыл бұрын

The general rule in the jewelry industry is that all wire is twisted to the right. I looked this up just to be sure before we shot the video. A wire twisted to the left is fine for a custom order. But, in a workshop where there are several craftspeople working, twisting to the right is the established standard. This is so that when work is handed off from one jeweler to the next there aren't any issues that will slow down production. Have a happy holiday Gabby. Thank you for your support! : )