Stamping Out Wirework!

One of the many things I love about creating wirework jewellery is its diversity, just from a reel of wire and a gemstone.

Wirework encompasses lots of techniques, whether you’re focussing on wire    wrapping or wire weaving.  They are only two techniques, but the results that can be achieved are immense and diverse.   It is one of the reasons why I stopped ‘general’ jewellery making, as there is enough to focus on within wirework alone.

However, I have decided to digress…just a little.  I’ll let you into a little secret.  I made an impulse purchase…a metal stamping kit. I know it’s not working with wire, but it is metal; flat and round not long and thin, but the same material. Surely that counts for something?! Plus I can keep to my pendant themes.  I feel very excited.  I’ve never used this medium before so I know I will need to practice.  Oh what fun, especially as I get to use my hammers!  I love using my hammers so I will be able to experiment with textures as well as lettering.

The only problem I have, amongst lots of my readers no doubt, is that “T” word…Time! I shall not let that deter me though.  As soon as that little window of time appears, and I can tear me away from my wirework, I shall be there…hammers at the ready!

Let me know if you have made an impulse purchase recently?

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