Each woman knows that a beautiful decoration can create a complete image, making it unique. Many ladies strive to have a new decoration for each ensemble, made in certain style and color. However, stores do not always provide a suitable choice. Making the necessary accessory can be done with your own hands. To do this will need Wire with memory.
What is it and for what is needed?
Today, commerce kits with beads, beads, crystals, stones, glass elements are found. Of these, you can make almost any decoration: necklace or necklace, bracelet, brooch, ring. However, items need to fasten on something. For this there is special accessories: thread, fishing line, cord, wire. For necklace, bracelets from beads are best suited with memory.
Wire with memory is a metal thread twisted by a spiral. Otherwise, it is called the Memorie Wire. Her feature is She keeps her shape perfectly and after compression always restores it. The bracelet made from the material with the effect of memory does not even need a lock. It is easy to put on his hand, he immediately takes the source species due to the properties of the wire.
The product is sold in the form of a spiral meak, which is very convenient if you want to make a multi-tiered article: in the store you will be cut off the desired number of turns. The price is usually indicated by one turn. The diameter of the ring and the thickness of the wire itself may vary . This one makes it possible to choose the desired size depending on the size of the neck or wrist circumference.
Wire thickness is a rather important indicator, as it depends on the selection of elements for rolling. For beads, for example, a wire is suitable with the thinnest section.
The unit of measuring the thickness of the wire is a millimeter - is called wire gauge.
Varieties
To create jewelry use Different types of wire made from different materials. Products are characterized Various degrees of rigidity, thickness, different types and color of the coating. Interesting, for example, French Wire or Drawer representing a spring. The more expensive metal applies to its manufacture, the thinner will curls. It puts on a jewelry cable, she often decorate a decorative role in bracelets and necklaces.
Exists Jewelry wire made from precious metals or having a large amount of them in its composition.
It should be understood that the use of jewelry wire will be inappropriate in the manufacture of jewelry from beads or other inexpensive elements.
Besides she Sensitive to mechanical damage. It is used by professional masters for jewelry.
Memory effect products make from of stainless steel . It has a high degree of rigidity, absolutely not suitable for weaving. In size, it can be divided into 3 types:
- for necklace;
- for bracelets;
- For rings and earrings.
In the latter case, it is used more as a frame that Watch out other materials. In addition to the size of the rings, the wire with the memory effect may differ in the color of the coating. Most often manufacturers offer products with coatings Golden, Silver Flowers or sub bronze , there are other shades, matte or Brilliant . In the assortment of the American company Beadalon can be found Silver plated and Gold plated Products for necklace, bracelets and rings. In addition, the wire can have Rectangular cross section , and her turns can be oval.
How to choose?
Wire selection primarily depends on the decoration you are going to make. Deciding with the type of product and choosing the size of the turn, you need to clarify it diameter . After all, for example, the diameter of the rings of the wire for bracelets can vary from 4 to 7 cm. Large-size bracelet is unlikely to look beautiful on a thin fragile hand of a young girl.
In addition, you need to take into account What items you will use for decoration . If they are large, then cut the coil with a margin. Be sure to select the wire caliber correctly. For beads, it is 24-30 (from 0.30 to 0.51 mm). However, the thin wire is not suitable for large heavy beads of stone and other materials: although the wire is a strong product, the stock of the strength may not be enough.
And it is also necessary to take into account the color of the bead or beads that you will be drawn. It is desirable that their color combination harmonize with the color of the base.
Tips for use
Before proceeding with the manufacture of your first product, it is worth listening to the advice of experienced masters.
- First of all, it is necessary to prepare the necessary tools for cutting and bending the ends of the product, as well as materials for the decor. To cut the wire, you should not use manicure nippers: a pretty hard material can leave the jar on the tool.
- It should be noted that when creating decorations, other types of wires may be needed for fixing stones, suspension, locks.
- It is best to practice on a single-row bracelet or multi-row in the form of a spiral. Before ripping the bead or beads should be made at one end of the coating of the loop to prevent the cleavage of the elements. It is not necessary to place large parts on the edges of the turn: under the weight of heavy beads of the edge can be mounted and removed.
- In the manufacture of complex multi-tiered decorations using special separators, a good solution will first be placed the elements in the desired sequence on the table by creating a pattern of them.
- You should consider in advance how you will draw up the ends of the product, or what clasp use.
- Of particular accuracy and caution will require the procedure for the rugs of knitted flavors and other elongated parts. Since the wire holds the shape, its sharp end can pierce the decorative element and spoil it.
- If you plan to leave the bracelet areas uncovered decorative elements, it is desirable not to apply the material of the golden color - it will quickly quickly.
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