Learn how to make the picture frame wire wrap setting for cabochons

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Professional wire wrap artist Mike McKnight shows step by step demonstrations for creating beautiful settings called "The Picture Frame Wrap" with several variations to the finish design. You can also learn how to do square wire twisting and make bindings plus a segment about how to create a custom 4 wire chain bail to add an extra feature to your new creations. Just add your tools, wire, stones and new skills learned in this video set to start making a very good selling line of handcrafted jewelry. Over 3-1/2 hours of professional instructions and comments will give you the new skills to make these compelling and popular designs.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR PROJECTS IN THIS DVD SET
You will need standard wire wrapping pliers set ( red handle Beadsmith or similar recommended )
and wire cutters and a pin vise for wire twisting - some scotch tape or other
some 3X5 index cards for layout strips and notes - Sharpie marking pen
6 inch ruler and or yard stick optional for wire measurement
some kind of glasses - regular or safety or ( readers ) - a fine file or emery board to deburr
Recommended optional tools:
Beadsmith bail making pliers (black handle)
2mm tapered flat nose pliers (yellow handle)
Beadsmith / Xuron flush cutters (orange handle)
Magnification visor for better view close up to work
see Beadsmith tools here

WIRE NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT
You may use Sterling or Fine silver or Goldfilled in soft (dead soft) temper for Square and 1/2 hard for the 1/2 round
20 ga square 3 lengths about 10 to 12 inches long
20ga 1/2 round 1/2 hard wire - 4 lengths about 3 to 4 inches long
18ga 1/2 round - about 4 to 6 inches long
for custom bail ( chain loop)
18 ga square wire - soft - 4 lengths about 2-3/8 to 2-1/2 inches long
18 ga 1/2 round 1/2 hard wire - 2 lengths about 5 to 6 inches long

STONES and ACCENTS NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT
any kind of 30 by 22 mm oval shaped cabochon to create the main designs
optional - faceted 5mm round gemstone any material
optional - 5mm round snap set setting silver or gold finish
optional - several silver or gold filled beads or gemstone beads
in sizes from 2.5 to 5 mm diameter

see stones and crystals for wrapping here

3 Disc set
over 3-1/2 hours
The Picture Frame Wrap
#90104A & B & C
LIMITED TIME
INTRODUCTORY OFFER ONLY
$79.95

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How to wire wrap cabochons with the Picture Frame wire wrap

Learn how to make the picture frame wire wrap setting for cabochons