tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post3952114124431144486..comments2024-03-18T15:36:18.461-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: More Wire Wrapped Ring TutorialsThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-8753040468559551272018-01-23T08:36:03.456-05:002018-01-23T08:36:03.456-05:00Ah, wires moving is such a pain. What you can do ...Ah, wires moving is such a pain. What you can do is use small pieces of masking tape (painter's tape) to secure your foundation wires while you weave. Hope this helps.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-86431390967672279132018-01-22T19:54:39.226-05:002018-01-22T19:54:39.226-05:00Thank you for the tutorials.I can't afford a l...Thank you for the tutorials.I can't afford a lot of the beads so I make paper beads. I did make the wrapped ring you show but I used a real cultured pearl. I tried to make a mans weaved band ring but have trouble keeping wire from moving while I weave smaller wire around it. itzmejudy@yahoo.comhttp://www.facebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-25345191947624500092017-03-19T13:40:30.330-04:002017-03-19T13:40:30.330-04:00You're welcome. Wire wrapping is a good cold c...You're welcome. Wire wrapping is a good cold connection (no torch or soldering) especially for beginners. So it is a great place to start. Just remember that wire work takes practice!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-39945597236293117172017-03-18T20:54:53.147-04:002017-03-18T20:54:53.147-04:00Thanks for your quick reply! I wish I could do th...Thanks for your quick reply! I wish I could do this... I am a beginner and am afraid to try soldering (or buy the supplies) . Your tutorials are helpful :)Kbmomenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17023778619834945531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-72234718043832695702017-03-18T20:52:07.854-04:002017-03-18T20:52:07.854-04:00Check out this specific tutorial on how to make a ...Check out this specific tutorial on how to make a wire wrapped herringbone ring - http://www.beadinggem.com/2012/03/how-to-wire-wrap-herringbone-ring.htmlThe Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-78000736537928368012017-03-18T20:47:25.434-04:002017-03-18T20:47:25.434-04:00Can you do a herringbone weave with this same tech...Can you do a herringbone weave with this same technique?Kbmomenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17023778619834945531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-59578486200672616712013-07-03T18:07:43.284-04:002013-07-03T18:07:43.284-04:00I got mine at Fire Mountain Gems. Other suppliers...I got mine at Fire Mountain Gems. Other suppliers also sell them. Just search for montees which is what they are called.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-23504314279178570182013-07-03T16:58:02.480-04:002013-07-03T16:58:02.480-04:00Can someone tell me where I can purchase some of t...Can someone tell me where I can purchase some of those Swarovski rhinestone pre mounted pieces to make these rings?? Thanks ( kingslynn58@yahoo.com )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-22158175790716610922013-03-22T20:15:09.524-04:002013-03-22T20:15:09.524-04:00Wow, thanks for the great tutorial. I'm inspi...Wow, thanks for the great tutorial. I'm inspired! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615391205355910076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-91565084959130812212010-12-09T22:49:26.555-05:002010-12-09T22:49:26.555-05:00Very nice - I'm going to need to bookmark this...Very nice - I'm going to need to bookmark this page. Thanks Pearl!BetteJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-61062282572774017792010-12-09T09:58:39.496-05:002010-12-09T09:58:39.496-05:00What a cool thing to wake up to! I follow your blo...What a cool thing to wake up to! I follow your blog every day on my Google Reader and enjoy it very much. I really appreciate you using my ring tutorial and the nice things you said. <br /><br />Thanks, karenmakesstuff <br />(via feeds mail)karenmakesstuffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-76939638312486575112010-12-08T15:56:45.270-05:002010-12-08T15:56:45.270-05:00Rings are something I've never attempted to ma...Rings are something I've never attempted to make, they always looked too complex and I found that intimidating. These wire wrapped beauties though are very seductive and when I have more time (like after the holidays) I may give them a try. <br />Using a montée to create the look of a prong set jewel is a wonderful and clever idea.Almost Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-89655788636408806792010-12-08T10:11:21.369-05:002010-12-08T10:11:21.369-05:00Stephanie, those wire mandrels can be annoying bec...Stephanie, those wire mandrels can be annoying because of exactly that problem. Some artisans prefer to use different size wooden dowels. These are of uniform diameter unlike the mandrels.<br /><br />Montées are an underused treasure as far as I am concerned, Dagi!<br /><br />PearlThe Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-9174183717578165182010-12-08T10:06:23.833-05:002010-12-08T10:06:23.833-05:00Oh, I have some of those rose montées in my stash....Oh, I have some of those rose montées in my stash. Prong rings are always a bit tricky to get them right. Thanks for sharing!Kokopellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187667702078084059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-28311498247986812782010-12-08T10:05:38.174-05:002010-12-08T10:05:38.174-05:00Great idea Pearl! I started a ring collection earl...Great idea Pearl! I started a ring collection early this year. I found the worst/hardest part was holding the ring wire on the mandrel and not have it sliding to other sizes while I was trying to wrap it.<br />-StephanieStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960839361016060444noreply@blogger.com