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Jewellery making!

Cerenia
Cerenia Posts: 1,857 Forumite
in I wanna buy it or do it
I was hoping to make something like this -
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/369084131938664190/

Is there anyone who can reccomend somewhere I can get the wire from? I'm looking at Ebay, and trying to learn what thickness would be needed etc - any advice please? Thankyou muchly :)
~*Cerenia*~

2017 Goals
Wedding Saving Pot - £1300/£2500

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  • torbrex
    torbrex Posts: 71,340 Forumite
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    As someone from an engineering background my first thought was stainless steel welding wire.

    I would suggest 2.5mm dia for the main wires and 1.5mm dia wire for the small parts.
    If you can get it then go down to 2mm and 1mm as it will be easier to work and look more delicate when finished.

    As for where to get the wire, any engineering or welding supplier will have it in stock, they should even have brass and copper wire as well.
  • Cerenia
    Cerenia Posts: 1,857 Forumite
    I honestly never thought of that! Shall have a lookie around, thankyou!
    ~*Cerenia*~

    2017 Goals
    Wedding Saving Pot - £1300/£2500
  • torbrex
    torbrex Posts: 71,340 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Rampant Recycler Hung up my suit!
    Quite a few suppliers in the Shrewsbury area, even if you just go in and ask to look at the wire :)
    Doing the swirls is quite easy if you can make a peg board.

    Good luck
  • Cerenia
    Cerenia Posts: 1,857 Forumite
    Yeah, i've got round nose pliers etc etc - going to go out on a hunt for some, thanks again :)
    ~*Cerenia*~

    2017 Goals
    Wedding Saving Pot - £1300/£2500
  • mum2one
    mum2one Posts: 16,279 Forumite
    Xmas Saver!
    the bracelet looks lovely, x
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • jenniewb
    jenniewb Posts: 12,847 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Hobby Craft?
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