New to the team and to wire wrapping!

[Former_Member]

Hi there everyone! My name is Kay and I opened my Etsy store some months ago!

I've made some very simple wire wrapping pieces but I've been craving something more "intricate" and a tad more challenging then what I've made (which is like super beginner level): https://www.etsy.com/listing/90461814/purple-sea-sediment-and-amethyst-wire

But I can never get my wire to stay neat and straight or to bend just the way I want it to. Any advice? Tutorials? Anything?

Thanks~!

[Former_Member]

nylon jaw pliers for straighting. or u could use a piece of cloth personally i use nylon jaw pliers can't live without them

[LinorStoreDesigns]

welcome to the team. Go to YouTube and look up stuff. It's been great for me. I also go to the library and take out books. Not that I'm a pro yet, but I'm working on it.

[Former_Member]

I just started as well! I began making wire-wrapped rings as a hobby. my very first 'love' ring got so many compliments that I started making them for friends and family. Now i'm selling them to pay off my student loans.

I get my wire from Michael's Arts and Crafts. Do you guys know of any other places to get cheap but good quality wire?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/104416009/love-ring

[Former_Member]

There are TONS of free tutorials...Google free wire wrapping tutorials, also many bead vendors have lots for free as well as bead magazines online. I have a favorite Blog I subscribe to...this lady is "over the top" for real when it comes to tutorials from others, giveaways, tips and tricks, etc
http://www.beadinggem.com/
I also get tutorials from Bobbi...anything I've made from one of her tut's I've sold
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mywiredimagination