Jewelry Design Frustration: Bent Wire

Bent wire isn't necessarily a problem when it comes to making jewelry pieces. In fact, you have tools to help you bend thick or thin wire to meet the particulars of your design.

But have you ever gotten some thick or thin wire from your jewelry supply wholesaler or retailer and you wound up taking home something amazingly bent, twisted, or misshapen? It happens all the time, particularly when you get wire off the end of a spool - it's just naturally bent in order to begin the wrapping process. And you'll want to start your wire bending process with a straight piece of wire, so this unintentional bending needs to be rectified.

We found this helpful video from jewelry designer Nancy LT Hamilton on wire-straightening tips. No more wire messes!

READ MORE: If you're designing your own jewelry, be sure to read our in-depth look at The Importance of Play and how it will help you create more interesting pieces.

As lead curriculum developer for Sheffield School, I enjoy finding video tutorials for our students from experts like jewelry designer Nancy LT Hamilton. If you're interested in learning the craft of jewelry design, then I encourage you to explore the Sheffield School, New York, NY. Sheffield began as an Interior Design school in 1985, and then expanded our course offerings to train people in other design-related fields, including Feng Shui, Wedding and Event Planning, and Jewelry Design. With thousands of active students and more than 50,000 graduates, Sheffield has trained more design professionals than any school in the world.

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Comments

[Lizzie Lane]

Making jewellery like this requires a rare talent and you have it. Many thanks

[lydeyz]

Very interesting,Thank you for sharing this video.

[som]

Too many compliments too little space, thanks!

[Elan jewelry]

Thank you for the tips.As a jewelry designer i will take al this thing into concideration.

[diamond engagement rings]

you did it in mere 2.30 Minutes , trust me if i will try to do it will be 2.30 hours

nice work

thanks:-)

[PCB]

thanks you very happy much.thanks you very happy much.