You can make it from wire interesting crafts(flowers, trees, bracelets, brooches, beads, etc.), which will serve as a wonderful decoration for the interior. Even a preschool child can make simple wire products.
For home crafts and crafts with children use copper wire, which is very soft and flexible. Candlesticks, vases, brooches, etc. can also be made from this type of wire.
Handicrafts help develop children's attention and fine motor skills, as well as distract and calm the nervous system. The child receives a lot of positive emotions in the process of creative activity.
Craft wire can be purchased at a craft store or online.
Tools
To make wire products you will need the following tools:
- tongs that have round ends;
- wire cutters;
- copper wire;
- materials for decorative finishing(beads, all kinds of stones for decoration).
It is very popular to make crafts from fluffy wire, which is a flexible wire wrapped in lint. You can make a lot of different crafts from it. The products turn out beautiful.
You can purchase this type of wire online or in any bookstore. Products made from fluffy wire can be of two types:
- flat products;
- volumetric products.
Chenille (fluffy) wire was invented for cleaning smoking pipes.
Christmas tree
To make a Christmas tree you need to take a shaggy green wire and twist it into a cone, in the direction of the spiral. It is necessary to gradually reduce the size of the circle.
Using a similar pattern (in the form of a spiral), you can also make a caterpillar, snake, snail and other animals.
This is an excellent option, for example, for crafts for kindergarten, since it does not require special skills and time for busy mothers.
Spider
Another wonderful wire craft is, for example, a fluffy spider. To make it, you need to twist four wires of the same color and the same size into the shape of an insect and decorate it with beads.
Egg
You can make an original Easter egg from wire. To do this you need to take a wooden blank for easter egg, spread glue around the perimeter. After which you must immediately very carefully wrap the wire around the egg in one layer so that there are no gaps.
Little children love to make animals and people from fluffy wire, which will later become their favorite toy.
Regular office glue is suitable for gluing parts made of shaggy wire.
Crafts made from copper wire
In addition to fluffy wire, it is also used for crafts. copper wire, with the help of which the frame of the product is made, and beads, beads, etc. are strung.
Crafts made from wire and beads are very popular. The production of such crafts takes place in several stages:
- Making the frame of the product from wire (the diameter of the wire must correspond to the diameter of the bead hole);
- Beads are strung onto the frame of the craft. (The beads must be the same in color and shape. The beads can be collected by hand or using a spinner);
- Using wire scraps, all parts of the product are connected.
Beads add originality and unusualness to any product. Czech beads are considered the best beads for crafts. Using beads and wire, you can make various costume jewelry, “money trees,” interior flowers, etc.
It is believed that the “money tree” serves as a talisman to attract wealth and well-being in the home. Therefore, it is very popular in people's interiors.
To make a tree you will need a small pot, beads and thin flexible wire (for example, copper).
It is necessary to cut the wire to the same length and thickness. Then you need to intertwine the wire parts together, leaving some for the branches. You need to apply beads to the branches of the tree. Secure the lower part of the money tree using some kind of base, or using a small flower pot.
Candlesticks, vases, brooches, etc. are also made from copper wire.
On the Internet there is a large number of various diagrams and photos of wire crafts that will greatly help beginning needlewomen.
In order to make crafts from wire, as in any type of needlework, you need to have patience and endurance. Only in this case will the products reward their creator with beauty and attractiveness, originality and uniqueness.
The soul of a person is put into every handmade product.
Photos of wire crafts
Key pendants made of wire with stones
Wire is a strong and pliable material that can take any shape. The unique properties of thin metal threads were successfully used by ancient jewelers who wove filigree patterns, creating amazingly beautiful jewelry. The material holds its shape well, has a noble shine, isn’t this a paradise for the modern jewelry industry? Modern craftsmen can, as if by magic, turn a coil of ordinary wire into spectacular and stylish accessories. Do you want to learn how to make exclusive wire jewelry with your own hands? Then we suggest you master the simple ABCs of craftsmanship, and use the example of master classes to learn how to create real miracles.
Basics for beginners
The names of the ancient jewelers who successfully embodied their imagination in wire jewelry are unknown to their contemporaries. The art form “wire wrap,” which translated means “wire wrapping,” went down in history under the name of the craftsman Alexander Calder. The master learned to weave from an early age original products. He made his first crafts as gifts to family and friends, and later his unusual hobby turned into his life’s work. Original, original, openwork works inspired many to accomplish creative feats.
Alexander Calder and his work
The main principle of such needlework is to use thick wire for the base and thinner and more flexible wire for braiding products.
Wire wrap style pendant You can add beads, stones, and all kinds of decor to the weaving. By the way, if the wire is braided on top with a thin thread, then such needlework is called ganutel. To learn how to create beautiful wire accessories, you need to know a few simple secrets:
- Selection of tools. The job requires a small arsenal of tools. Beginners will need round nose pliers, several types of pliers with sharp, nylon, rectangular tips, a wick or sandpaper. For creating complex weave patterns experienced craftsmen in the work they use anvils, a hammer and a hammer, crossbars and a drawing board.
- So that in the end, homemade wire jewelry has, as they say, a “store-bought gloss,” you can use sulfur liver for coating. Products made from copper, aluminum, brass, bronze wire are patterned with this material to create a noble antique effect.
- It is enough to master the creation of several elements to make an original masterpiece. The simplest elements include a spring, balls and rings.
Wire tools To make a spring, just wrap a piece of wire around the crossbar. Such an element can be used for braiding or as an independent decorative detail. To make a ball, you will need a burner or gas burner. To make the droplets perfectly even, you will need borax. By the way, you can create new interesting elements from a ball using a hammer and an anvil. Rings are connecting parts that are indispensable in creating beads or bracelets. It is enough to wind the wire around the crossbar, “bite off” the excess and remove a perfectly even ring. The diameter of the ring depends on the thickness of the crossbar. Having received the necessary knowledge, having prepared necessary tools and materials, you can begin the creative process.
Using available tools for working with wire Master classes on creating jewelry
Unusual jewelry made from copper wire, bronze or brass, can be purchased by the most different shapes. For example, you can make original jewelry for hair, rings and bracelets, openwork necklaces or pendants. Beginners should not worry about the lack of practice and experience in creative work, simple and detailed master The class will help you create your own collection of luxury jewelry.
Earrings made of copper wire with turquoise Hair ornaments
In anticipation graduation ceremonies such a master class is especially relevant, because many girls are in a creative search for their image. I want to be the brightest, most beautiful, exclusive. Eat the right way create an unusual look by decorating stylish hairstyle hand made hairpin in the shape of a flower with an elegant curl. The operating algorithm is as follows:
- On a piece of paper, draw a sketch of the future product, schematically marking the location of the beads and the pattern on it.
- We begin the work with a turn, smoothly moving to the outer circle of the product. Place the end in a spiral that is slightly higher. The result should be a round element with antennae. We use the pliers continuously to ensure that the product is neat.
- We twist the place where the two curls touch with several more tight turns, weave in beads, and then we braid the base of the hairpin with thin wire.
Stylish decoration for hair To make it clearer for beginning craftswomen, we offer an auxiliary diagram:
- six curls between beads;
- ten curls between large elements;
- eight curls between smaller elements.
Simple hairstyle with spectacular decoration To make the hairpin delicate and have a finished look, we string small beads at the beginning of weaving, and large beads can be woven into the middle.
In a similar way, you can make not only a hairpin. Eat original way to decorate the studs - simply braid them with a thin metal thread, adding a few beads or seed beads to the weaving.
Delicate hair decorations based on hairpins Luxurious pendant
Copper wire has high ductility, it can be easily cut, heated, and soldered. Thanks to your unique properties, a budget-friendly and beautiful-looking material has become a favorite in needlework. What can you make from copper wire with your own hands? Yes, everything that your imagination suggests - bracelets, rings, pendants and much more. Luxurious wire pendant master class:
- Let's prepare tools and materials. You will need a coil of copper wire with a cross-section from 0.1 mm to 1 mm, pearl beads, wire cutters, round nose pliers and drill.
- The main part of the product consists of two pieces of 16 cm long and 1 mm thick. We make turns with a thin copper thread of 0.1 mm around the thicker sections, then bend the two braided parts into a ring. We bend the remaining ends into a snail shape.
- We will wind it thinly onto a piece 0.3 mm thick, the length of the base is 12 cm. We will thread its end between the braided parts and fix it. We make a small break and wrap it around the frame several times.
- We make the same break in the upper part, and wind the remaining part onto the base. We make a snail from wire 1 mm thick, wind it to one and the other break.
- A thin wire thread is attached to the upper part, pearls are strung on it, the ends of the wires are braided around the workpiece, and the excess is bit off with wire cutters. So we add all the prepared beads.
Copper wire pendant with pearls So that the product has an elegant glossy shine, polish the surface of the pendant with a drill, and then rinse it under warm water. Luxurious, intricate, in the spirit of oriental jewelry of the Magnificent Century, the pendant is ready to decorate any lady’s outfit.
Sweet heart There are many master classes on making stylish wire jewelry, from which you can learn how to create magnificent designer collections. But a few simple tips will help beginners do the job at a decent level:
- To avoid patination of the wire, non-oxidizing materials should be used. For durability, you can coat the surface with varnish.
- After heating the wire over the fire, rub it while still warm with baby cream, and then wash it with soap and water. Patina is an effect that, as they say, is not for everyone. Many craftsmen prefer to coat jewelry with gold, silver or bronze paint, and top it with varnish for shine.
- Be sure to draw a diagram and sketch of the jewelry before starting work. Working with wire is thin and filigree, requiring attention and perseverance. When you see a wire decoration that you want to repeat with your own hands, mentally divide it into its components, this will make it easier to work with.
Each master has his own fantasy, creative ideas and a vision of the future masterpiece. All kinds of decor, such as beads, beads, stones and even buttons, are ideally combined with wire. Beginners can use ready-made master classes for practice, and during the weaving process they can supplement the idea with their own details.
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Copper bracelets for every taste Video master class on making earrings from copper wire with turquoise
Video master class on making a rainbow heart
Today you will learn how to create jewelry using pretty unusual technology. This technique is called wire wrap art (among craftsmen there is a simple name for it - wirework) and involves the creation of all sorts of gizmos by twisting wire.
It must be said that wirework has been living among people for quite a long time - many Jewelry are created using this technique. They especially loved twisting jewelry masterpieces out of wire in the Middle Ages - it was believed that the thinner the wire a craftsman could work with, the more skillful he was. This means that the work of such a master was valued more highly.
Currently, the wire twisting technique has entered the subsection of the main popular types of handicrafts, or what we are used to knowing as “hand-made”. The main materials that will be popular here are copper, wire made from special silver alloys, steel, aluminum and semi-jewelry wire made from a copper core coated with a layer of silver. The main tools here are wire cutters, metal cutting scissors, pliers, round nose pliers, duckbill pliers (a special type of round nose pliers with tips beveled at 180 degrees). As well as jewelry tools: crossbars, rollers, jewelry hammers, etc.
It must be said that this technique is not at all as simple as it may seem at first. Wirework requires its adept (let's call him that) to have strong hands, clear movements and a sharp eye. It may take about six months for a beginner’s hands to remember all the necessary movements and turn things more or less smoothly.
Initially, it is recommended to try to start working with aluminum and steel wires. Due to their low cost, you won’t mind spending them on your first endeavors and not be afraid of making a mistake and ruining the wire. Unfortunately, they are not very suitable for more professional projects: aluminum wires are soft and something made from them may not support its own weight, while steel, on the contrary, is too hard and your hands can quickly get tired of it.
The most the best option is all kinds of copper wire. You can get it both in radio electronics and wires, and in handicraft stores. Copper is docile and soft in the hands, but at the same time strong and durable - it will give life to durable products. The only “but” is that you need to be able to process copper. Therefore, in parallel with studying torsion techniques, you need to get acquainted with the patination of a copper product and its subsequent varnishing. This lesson will look at creating a ring using copper wires... So, let's get started.
To create a copper ring we will need:
Copper wire in two sizes: 1.0 for the frame, 0.03 for the winding.
Round nose pliers and wire cutters.
Crossbar for winding the base of the ring (we use a regular felt-tip pen).
Beads for the core of the ring.
First we take the wire.
We will use three types. The thicker one is the base of the ring. We will braid the base with a thin one and attach the bead.
And the third one, which has droplets at the ends, we will decorate the finished ring with. The droplets on the rings were made using a gas torch. This requires a certain skill, so it is not recommended for beginners to do this - you can get burned and get scalded.
Cut a piece from a piece with thick wire
Take our round nose pliers
We clamp the end of the wire between the jaws of the tool
And turning the tool away from you, we form a loop at the end
We form loops on both ends of the wire so that the ends of the ring do not scratch your fingers
Then we take our improvised crossbar and, pressing the wire with our finger, wrap the wire around the felt-tip pen by its lower end. We need to make two full turns.
As a result we should get the following:
Then, remove the workpiece from the crossbar, take a thin wire and make about 5-6 turns at the base of the loops at the end.
Then we take the end of the leading (the one with which we wrap the base) wire and dive under the top wire of the base.
Tighten the loop.
Then we wrap the top “crossbar” of the base with the leading wire and make a dive in the opposite direction (under the lower “crossbar”). Also then tighten the loop.
And with such “dives” we braid the entire base of the ring. It is important to do the entire winding under tension, then the braid pattern will lie evenly.
Here is the result, as they say, “halfway”.
In the end you will get this base.
If you want to diversify home environment, it’s interesting to decorate a child’s room and create something truly original; DIY wire crafts will help solve these problems.
Why wire?
This type of rolled metal can become a universal material for the manufacture of interior items, toys, souvenirs and decorations. The convenience of working with this material is that it can take any shape and at the same time hold it securely.
The range of products made from it is incredibly wide:
- Exquisite and attractive massive jewelry, touched by the hand of a true master, can often cost no less than the vintage jewelry that is so popular today;
- A variety of decor - wall decor (paintings and figures), household items (vases, sculptures) in the interior look harmonious. And depending on the chosen plot, wire objects can add comfort and completeness to the atmosphere;
- Massive furniture and fences. This direction is not recommended for beginners. But with the acquisition of basic skills, you can make high-quality and durable chairs, dish holders, stands for books or wine bottles;
- Original wire crafts for beginners and children to practice to develop artistic skills.
Wire: history of creation
Several thousand years ago, this material was obtained by cutting metal sheets into narrow strips. To get rid of sharp edges, the strips were twisted in a special way or rolled between flat surfaces.
Modern methods of making wire come down to the drawing method. This technique involves threading metal rods through conical shaped holes. This method was used in Persia in the 6th century BC. e. However, the method of metal processing came to the territory of Central Europe in the 10th century AD. e. It was from this period that the industrial production of wire began. It became most widespread among artisans who repaired shoes, equipment and baskets.
The use of steel analogues has become widespread. It was used to weave chain mail, make brushes for combing wool, and used it in the manufacture of horse harnesses and chains, fishing tackle and sewing accessories - needles. At the same time, the drawing method was also mastered to create wire from precious metals.
In the Middle Ages, flexible thread-like wires made of gold and silver were used by needlewomen in France and England for rich embroidery. This lasted until the middle of the 16th century. Gradually, the popularity of art began to decline. And not everyone could afford to engage in such a craft or hobby.
Wire was also made from iron. For a long time, metal was not held in high esteem due to its tendency to corrosion, but at the end of the 18th century, people still learned to protect such products from rust by tinning and treating with black varnish.
Wire arrived in America (first North) from England and Germany. But in 1812, when supplies ceased as a result of a military conflict with Great Britain, the Americans began to develop own production and build drawing factories. By the middle of the 19th century, thanks to the advent of the steam engine, mass production of wire, fences and wire mesh was launched at full capacity.
The material became available, and since then the mass production of a wide variety of products by artisans began - from the simplest table accessories, jewelry and to furniture. The tradition of working with this material stopped with the advent of plastic. But today he is experiencing a rebirth.
Wire techniques
With the fashion for an eco-conscious lifestyle, people began to remember simple ways make great things without expensive technology. And today we are learning about more and more original methods of creating beautiful and unusual, piece-made, rather than assembly-line interior items. Among the variety of working with wire, three main methods stand out.
Depending on the type of product chosen, these methods can be combined with other types of needlework:
- Wire wrapping - weaving and twisting. Most often the spiral shape is chosen. Fantasy curls that gave rise to jewelry technicians making jewelry that looks wonderful with any look;
- Beading - creating interior accessories and beautiful things from beads on wire frame. The schemes are very diverse. Start with simple stringing and forming air loops;
- Ganutel is the art of creating flowers for decoration and stylish accessories (usually wedding ones) from thin spiral wire and silk threads. Such wire crafts are decorated with beads, beads and pearls.
Types of wire for artistic work
Before you buy the right wire for your crafts, learn about some of the features of the wire types.
Brass. The most popular material for creation beautiful jewelry. This species makes excellent brooches and hairpins. The material does not fade. That is why it is valued by handicraft lovers. This metal practically does not cause allergies. But please note that sometimes it may contain a small amount of lead - heavy metal, harmful to health.
Copper. Her best use– creation of a “tree of life”, bonsai and other plant objects, including beaded flowers. This variety is very easy to work with. It is recommended to start with this when your child shows interest in this exciting form of creativity.
Silver. With its help you can create premium jewelry. Framed with such wire, a variety of large semi-precious stones – malachite, obsidian, amethyst and others – look very stylish. You can create a magnificent gift - a luxurious painting. Use this wire ready-made diagrams and beads.
Chenille or overcoat is the name of fluffy wire, which is still little known in our open spaces. This plush fabric-covered caterpillar is a children's favorite. It’s good to make numbers, letters and other interesting things from such furry material. And the whole process will be full of notes of joy and fun. It bends well and cuts well with scissors. Products made from it keep their shape perfectly.
What children enjoy most is creating with chenille Christmas decorations and snowflakes, bouquets, funny animals and a lot of other things. Non-standard way The girls found applications. They weave wire into the hair, thus creating amazing hairstyles that look like crowns.
There shouldn’t be any problems with where to find simple and not so simple diagrams for creating crafts of any objects made of wire. The possibilities of the World Wide Web are simply endless. And you can get it without much difficulty simple circuits With step by step instructions, in the public domain or buy author’s drawings, and also watch a thematic video.
Often ingenious inventions and artistic masterpieces are created from the most ordinary, familiar and simple objects. It seems that it is unimaginably difficult, and sometimes even impossible, but once you try to make crafts from wire with your own hands, you will never stop. It's amazing what wonderful things can be created from ordinary wire.
The first turns
If you decide to try making wire crafts, you need to arm yourself with patience and some tools. Nothing complicated or expensive is required. Most likely, everything you need will be found in your dad’s or spouse’s toolbox:
- Round nose pliers are pliers with round ends. There are cylindrical ones, which allow you to make turns of the same diameter, and tapering ones - each turn is smaller than the previous one.
- Wire cutters. They need to be selected depending on the diameter of the wire you plan to use.
- Thin copper wire. For beginners, a wire with a diameter of 0.4 - 0.6 mm is suitable.
- You may also need beads, beads, decorative stones, thin soft wire for braiding, silicone glue.
Where to start?
To get started, try the most simple crafts. These can be the outlines of animals: cats, dogs, horses, fish, frogs; or any other items: stars, bells, lanterns, Christmas trees. It is quite possible to make a whole garland of these figures, which will wonderfully decorate the interior of a child’s room. A 4-5 year old child can participate in creating such simple structures from soft copper wire.
Working with wire develops children's skills fine motor skills, gives room for imagination and self-expression, trains perseverance and attentiveness. Encourages the child to learn new things and strive to further develop the acquired skills.
To start, use a thin wire that can be deformed by hand. To visualize the final result, draw the outline of the selected item on paper and periodically apply the wire blank to the template. You can add rigidity to a soft product by wrapping it with the same wire in one or two folds.
Bright chenille
Simple, but bright and interesting crafts made from chenille wire. Interesting fact: chenille wire was originally intended for cleaning smoking pipes, but needlewomen quickly realized that amazing things could be made from it. Since then, crafts made from chenille have been loved by both adults and children for its soft fluffy base, simplicity and pliability in work, and the bright, beautiful products as a result.
Rich color palette and ease of use allows you to create the most various crafts: from the simplest two-color snake, hares and chameleons, spiders and bees to entire flower beds of delicate flowers, complex volumetric figures and panels and compositions.
Wire and beads
Crafts made from beads and wire will require a little more experience and skill. Work with two different materials It's worth starting small. Small fish with multi-colored beaded scales, butterflies with colored wings, various key rings, pendants and jewelry, bracelets and necklaces, and many more simple crafts can be created from such simple, at first glance, objects.
One of the popular crafts made from beads and wire is various trees. The simplest of them is the tree of life, or as it is also called the “money tree”. To make it you will need:
- Copper or aluminum wire. Its diameter depends on the desired size of the finished craft.
- Beads and beads. The size of their hole should correspond to the diameter of the wire - it should not be put on it too loosely, but without force.
- Round-nosed pliers, wire cutters, a file (a small file for straightening wire cuts) and silicone glue, a drop of which can be used to cover the cuts so that they do not bulge or get scratched.
There is no single rule for creating a tree of life. It can be made from aluminum or copper wire, placed in a circle or square. The number of branches and curls is limited only by your imagination and creative vision.
Another fashionable trend is the bonsai tree. To create it you will need quite a lot of consumables: a large amount of beads of one or three colors, copper wire of different diameters, paper tape, brown paint, furniture varnish, alabaster and flower pot or suitable sizes stone, tool. It will also be useful to have some experience in making crafts from wire and step by step photo or video master class.
Crafts from scrap materials
You can make interesting and simple crafts from unexpected materials at hand. For example, from old nylon tights. To make crafts from nylon and wire you will need:
- wire, not very soft, which will hold its shape well;
- nylon tights, preferably light ones;
- paints;
- nylon threads;
- silicone glue, glitter, rhinestones and beads.
The frame created from wire is covered with nylon, secured with threads, if necessary, painted in the desired color and decorated with sparkles, rhinestones or beads.
Crafts made from nylon are the most delicate flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and birds. You can make them together with your child - the process of coloring and decorating can be completely entrusted to your little creator.
Colored wire
Crafts made from colored wire are a great activity for children. Working with flowers develops Creative skills, color perception of the surrounding world, imagination and fantasy. From colored wire, without the use of paints or additional materials, you can create flowers, various insects, animals, figures and silhouettes of objects that can serve as interior decoration.
Wire dragonfly
With a little practice, you can “grow” beautiful flowers, create wonderful animal figures and dolls, and delight your loved ones with your creativity.
Don’t be afraid to try yourself in something new, experiment and create, because from the simplest things, even such as wire, you can create good mood, coziness and comfort.
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