How to measure for wire wrapping

 

Hi friends! Since the price of precious metal wires has increased so much this past year, many of you have been asking for a tutorial on how to measure for the amount of wire you need. The method I teach in this video is an old school method that many of us 'seasoned' artists still use. I learned this method over 2 decades ago and can't remember the name of the site or the instructor I learned it from but I give gratitude to them here because it's a tested and true method that I still use today. It's not 100 percent accurate but it is within a half inch. I also explain 'why' the measure works, aligning it with a finished pendant and then I do the unthinkable and take the pendant apart to show you how it aligns with the measurement itself. 

We use PAINTER'S TAPE for this and int he video I say 6 inches but that is minimum so you might actually go with 8 inches of tape for this. I suggest you watch first, then perhaps a second time to follow along with your cabochon and your tape. I hope this helps you and I'd love to hear from you if you give it a try. Did it work for you? Did you enjoy the method? Many thanks for watching! I appreciate your support of my channel and my artwork!