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10 Facts about Wire Wrapping Part 1

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Introduction   In this article, we will provide a quick summary of 10 fascinating facts about wire wrapping. We will also add links to full articles as we write them, making it easier for you to explore this topic further. Don't forget to subscribe to our blog and share it with your friends! Fact #1: Wire wrapping is an ancient tradition that dates back to the Mesopotamian UR Dynasty, around 4,300 years ago. The earliest examples of wire-wrapping can be found in the tombs of the Egyptians and the Cemetery of Ur in South Iraq. Despite its ancient origins, wire wrapping is still a popular practice today, used to create beautiful pieces of jewelry and artwork. Fact #2 : Wire wrapping is a versatile technique that can create a wide range of objects. What do you think of when you hear the term "wire wrapping"? Perhaps jewelry, sculptures, or other forms of art? Wire wrapping can serve as the foundation for specific structures or be the main attraction of a piece. With wire wr
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Tools for Wire Wrapping

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  What tools do you need for wire wrapping?   In today's blog, we are going to look at the tools you need for wire wrapping.  Links to purchase each of these items will be provided to make ordering them easy. Tools This is the  HEYMOUS Ring Mandrel Metal Ring Sizer Set (click to order) .   This is a very handy set to own, especially if you want to make rings or circular items.  The set has 4 pieces in it and holds up to the hammering.    Being a metal ring Sizer it is less likely to break contact with the plastic ones.    It consists of a jewelry hammer, finger Sizer, ring Sizer, and a wooden rod ring holder.   💍  The hammer is as long as a normal handle which gives a nice length to work with, compared to the shorter hammered ones.  It also allows more control over the hammer and to hit a little heavier.  All great qualities in a hammer for jewelry.   The difference between a hammer in your tool kit and a jewelry hammer is the jewelry hammer is made to not damage the wire you are
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Facebook Market - Bead Haul

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What do you think of the bead haul from Facebook Market Place, All these beads for $20 and well worth the money.   Make sure to follow me on Youtube to see the videos when they are released.  - https://youtu.be/1J--gUb4VFI   Leave in the comments your opinion of this bead haul and where we should do a haul from next time? 
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What are we going to make tonight?

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Series 1 Episode 4 YouTube Live.  The video above is the 4th live in the series I started on YouTube. that is live.   With time these videos will get even more professional but for now, they are done off my laptop until I have enough followers to go live on my phones.   Laugh with me as I have so many mishaps in this live video that it is not funny.   From missing beads to just mess ups this video shows the true struggles of making the handmade jewelry that I sell at my shop Moon Jewels Boutique .   Enjoy and remember to subscribe here and on my YouTube channel to find me again.   
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