tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post979369557483483236..comments2024-03-06T03:43:41.640-08:00Comments on Lisa Yang Jewelry : How to Make Wire Sticks or 'Bones'Lisa Yang Jewelryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-34251728777164130872020-01-07T00:48:04.149-08:002020-01-07T00:48:04.149-08:00Put in ketchup for a little while and comes out ve...Put in ketchup for a little while and comes out very shinny. That is how I do my copper wire Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037592422227669969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-2529290589925378722019-12-28T12:52:02.841-08:002019-12-28T12:52:02.841-08:00I use stainless steel jewelry shot with pins and b...I use stainless steel jewelry shot with pins and balls. You can see a picture of it above.Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-51230456069300650172019-12-27T04:59:57.387-08:002019-12-27T04:59:57.387-08:00What medium do you use to tumble the pieces in?
What medium do you use to tumble the pieces in?<br />Mdancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16330409536510071921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-32868061281330814722017-07-21T12:49:53.960-07:002017-07-21T12:49:53.960-07:00A potato peeler?! I never would have thought of th...A potato peeler?! I never would have thought of that one, clever. But I like to save time and money, so when I need copper wire I head out to our local metal recyclers.<br />Electricians recycle lots of uncoated shiny wire. Here it's folded loosely in bunches and is sold by the pound.<br />You only get the usual electrical gauges, but much of it works, and I can draw some down if I really have to. If not, I go to the hardware store or Rio Grande.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-92172169110443626032017-06-16T09:34:32.217-07:002017-06-16T09:34:32.217-07:00Yes, that is a great idea! I'm pretty sure I ...Yes, that is a great idea! I'm pretty sure I usually end up doing this without thinking much about it. I'm so glad you added it.Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-37941888891562184982017-06-16T09:33:03.804-07:002017-06-16T09:33:03.804-07:00Thanks Pearl! I will look into the Euro Power Pun...Thanks Pearl! I will look into the Euro Power Punch. I always love a new tool!Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-84538354951038063312017-06-15T23:19:23.898-07:002017-06-15T23:19:23.898-07:00hammering a bit on the holes after you punch them ...hammering a bit on the holes after you punch them is a great way to reduce filling time. It creates a rivet end of finish which look really cool. Only downside is that it also reduces the hole size a little bitDivya Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522282917004358863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-19807227396442213632017-06-12T17:44:37.926-07:002017-06-12T17:44:37.926-07:00Great tutorial, Lisa! I have the Euro Power Punch...Great tutorial, Lisa! I have the Euro Power Punch which is awesome for thicker metal but the die punches are a bit tricky to change. So I agree that the regular hole pliers is just fine for this project. Will share on my blog so others can come visit here!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-25877467033603388572017-04-29T23:19:36.396-07:002017-04-29T23:19:36.396-07:00I learned this from a glazier friend,he works with...I learned this from a glazier friend,he works with aluminium frames. He uses a drill bit in reverse by hand. The bit is just a bit bigger than your hole to get rid of that little nub from the punch. It works really well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-18821925474237834742016-10-10T15:13:17.199-07:002016-10-10T15:13:17.199-07:00Ni I'm writing you from Venezuela and can'...Ni I'm writing you from Venezuela and can't hardly wait for the result of these beauties you just didlUIS HERRERAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336488771054212455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-77122939506578299692016-10-05T20:27:45.997-07:002016-10-05T20:27:45.997-07:00I use at least one pound of stainless steel shot t...I use at least one pound of stainless steel shot that is specifically for jewelry making. I'm pretty sure I purchased it from Thunderbird Supply - but even if I didn't, it looks exactly like this: http://thunderbirdsupply.com/steel-shot-stainlessjwlrymix-1lb I know I purchase 2 pounds, but I'm pretty sure I only used one and have the other one kicking around somewhere in the studio (garage). You want it to have those different sizes because that is what burnishes it and gets in the tight spaces.Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-36713304325239808622016-10-05T17:08:44.072-07:002016-10-05T17:08:44.072-07:00I don't know if you're still blogging but ...I don't know if you're still blogging but I'd love to know what shot you used in your tumbler. Pretty plz.Grace Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165089850644664451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-32521118752237015392016-01-21T07:45:54.250-08:002016-01-21T07:45:54.250-08:00It says 14g wire in the text above. I think you ca...It says 14g wire in the text above. I think you can hammer thinner wire, but you won't get big paddles on the ends like these. I remember buying the wire at home depot in the electrical section. I use my (old) vegetable peeler to remove the insulation from the outside.Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-12943464500946275462016-01-20T18:58:51.904-08:002016-01-20T18:58:51.904-08:00Great tut! May I ask what gauge wire you used?
Great tut! May I ask what gauge wire you used?<br />Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566683379799590049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-36317936272418390132015-12-17T06:06:32.302-08:002015-12-17T06:06:32.302-08:00I had a lot of practice! There are some tricks to ...I had a lot of practice! There are some tricks to hammering that I should write about some time. Generally, don't whack the hammer down like you do when you are hammering a nail. Hold it somewhat loosely and let the weight of the hammer do the work of moving the metal. Instead of striking the metal, you are doing a little more than dropping the head of the hammer on the metal. This gives you more control over where it strikes and comes out more even. It seems like this would take a lot longer, but it doesn't.Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-34842523694152483232015-12-08T07:14:26.656-08:002015-12-08T07:14:26.656-08:00I love your tutorial, I am going to get a tumbler ...I love your tutorial, I am going to get a tumbler for sure!!! One question when I make these prattles they are always wonky. What am I doing wrong, yours are straight and perfect.<br />Thank youlordblessuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522615800750927882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-14007874603605395372015-01-08T13:49:16.247-08:002015-01-08T13:49:16.247-08:00Lisa these are beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial...Lisa these are beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial...I can hardly wait to try making these myself instead of buying them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-17255114599946640222014-02-12T19:27:43.539-08:002014-02-12T19:27:43.539-08:00Normally, I use the tumbler to harden and polish m...Normally, I use the tumbler to harden and polish my wire projects. In this case, the wire is plenty hard from all of that pounding - but the polishing from the tumbler is what really gives the necklace sparkle. I think you can do it without tumbling, but it will definitely have a more rustic look. <br />Once you get the basic jewelry tools - I highly suggest a rotary tumbler from Harbor Freight. On sale and with a 20% off coupon that you can find in their flyers, they are under $35.00 and worth every penny!!Lisa Yang Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16851061995303198057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-2761671992749121342014-02-12T18:56:56.828-08:002014-02-12T18:56:56.828-08:00Hi Lisa thanks for all the advice! One quick ques...Hi Lisa thanks for all the advice! One quick question. Is tumbling necessary? I have everything except a tumbler! Thanks again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17898285302453574455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3154120257955860216.post-53061967264027974112014-02-11T15:54:52.418-08:002014-02-11T15:54:52.418-08:00easy peasy, once someone like you spells it out fo...easy peasy, once someone like you spells it out for us! :-) Thanks Lisa - I can already think of a couple ways to link these - and even more things after that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com