On September 27, 2012 Jewelry design evolves from exactly two things: Idea and Technique. I personally find Idea the more difficult of the two, so we’ll leave that quietly in its corner for now. Impudent children, those ideas of ours! So we’ll turn our attention towards Technique for now, at least until I’m bored or you’re bored and we’re both mutually basking in the soft glow and subtle warmth of our brains melting into a single pool of energy at our feet. Now, I’m often asked, when questioned about my process, how I get started, and my answer is usually (and simply put) “With a weave”. But don’t get too excited. This isn’t a how-to for the pendant pictured. However, I felt it was a good example of types of weave, how they are implemented and how they compliment one another in a single design, which are all things derived from the skills learned in “Types of Weave: Introductory Instruction Part Two”. This tutorial (please note this is not the free Tuesday Treasure Hunt Tutorial) was simply too involved to include in-post, so you can find it nestled on its own page, with seventeen glorious pages of images and written direction, all in a single free PDF download. It includes three two-wire weaves, a three, four and five-wire weave, though don’t feel confined! I hope you’ll muster up the courage to experiment, have fun, try the three and five-wire weaves with four, six, ten wires! Shape the weaves, practice, gain a real understanding of how the wires move in relation to one another, how they move in relation to a design, and how the fit your style, whether emerging or established. Feel free to share this tutorial with others and spread the creative love. I only ask for a bit of kindness in return. A gentle wink wink nudge nudge in my general direction (or, you know, in the form of some intimate link love) is always appreciated. Most importantly, have fun and happy weaving! Nicole
13 Comments
Denise
11/1/2015 03:41:23 am
Thanks for this tutorial, Nicole.
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Melody Haven
4/11/2016 05:21:25 pm
Thank you for the lovely tutorial!
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Grace Hodge
8/6/2016 11:22:36 pm
Is there a " Introduction to Wire Wrapping: Types of Weaves" part 1?
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Marilyn
1/15/2017 12:23:55 am
How do you keep the wires from changing color? When I work with wires at the beginning its shining and beautiful but after a while it changes colors.
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Nicole Hanna
1/15/2017 04:39:42 pm
If it's raw copper, it will naturally continue to oxidize and will need to be treated regularly (especially if its worn regularly) with something like Renaissance Wax. But there is no permanent solution to keep it the same color without a little work. Even copper with the tarnish-resistant coating will wear off with time. So it just requires some additional TLC.
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1/23/2017 03:33:54 pm
I was thrilled to find you on UTube. You are so kind to over ideas and share designs with us. I really appreciate the time you put into doing this. I look forward to more inspiration!
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vishakha
6/26/2018 02:43:11 am
Thank you soo much for sharing your talent...i am a big fan of your designs.
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Deb Bernier
1/1/2019 04:43:41 pm
Thank you for the tut, I am hoping I can get out of my rut which is pretty severe, I start something and then I find that I am just staring at it. This looks great and fun. Thanks again.
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6/24/2019 03:14:15 am
Very short and sweet tutorial. Very nice and very important post. Thank for the types you have shared. I will definitely share this blog with other. Looking forward to another of your blog. Thank you for sharing this great post. Do, keep posting.
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Andrew Stewart
8/21/2020 02:22:56 pm
You do great work! Thank you for offering free tutorials, that is so kind. This will help me a lot since I am very new to this and I've only referenced pictures I've seen online.
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Yadira Gtz
3/22/2022 12:10:43 am
Gracias, tus manos tiene arte.
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Marcia
8/13/2022 10:51:08 am
Great, clear instructions. Your hard work is so appreciated by new and old wire work enthusiasts.
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Pamela Kriner
4/6/2023 11:45:05 am
Hi Nicole: after years of following you and other weavers, I am teaching an introductory class at our local Gem and Mineral club. Your Types of Weave is a great how-to introduction to weaving the wire. I am curious, though, is there a Part One?
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