Wow! I assumed everyone knew what wire wrapped jewelry was.....OOPS!  Just because I am a wire jewelry artist, surrounded by it every day, doesn't mean everyone knows what wire wrapped jewelry is!  If you haven't heard of it, you're not alone...but I'm here to make a fan out of you and teach you a little about this unique wearable art! 

Wire wrapped jewelry isn't available at your local deparment store. It is unique, & can NOT be created via mass production or by machine. That is the beauty and allure of wire wrapped jewelry! That is why when you wear a piece, someone will undoubtedly stop you & ask about it or compliment you on it!  Like potato chips, once you try a piece, you'll want more!

Where to start...by definition... wire wrapped jewelry is a method of crafting jewelry by hand, with wire & a few simple hand tools....it involves wrapping, weaving, and twisting wires together to create wearable jewelry. The tools consist of many types of pliers, cutters, hammers, & files...NO torches, kilns, solder, chemicals, or machinery is used! The result is beautiful, TRULY handcrafted jewelry with every piece being One-of-a-Kind! Wire wrapped jewelry has been treasured since Ancient Egyptian and Babylonian times!

There are many different types and styles of wire jewelry, and I'm sure new styles are born every day. All of them share 2 common factors--they are made with wire & by hand.

• Wire Wrapped Jewelry  jewelry consists of bundles of wires that are wrapped together to create settings and jewelry framework (center photo of pendant/earring set is wire wrapped).
• Wire Sculpted  jewelry is similar, however, instead of wrapping bundles of wire the wires are swirled and curled together to create an ornate framework of decorative bindings and intricate designs to hold the piece together (see photo of purple pendant above).
  
• Wire Crocheted & Knitted jewelry is crocheted/knitted just as you would with yarn, via a series of continuous knots.  Beads and stones are often woven into these creations.
  
• Wire Knotted, Woven, & Sewn jewelry, as the name implies, consists of intricately woven or sewn wires structured to create unique and often extremely intricate designs. 
  

The focal-pieces that can be incorporated into wire jewelry designs are unlimited!  Cabochons , crystals,  fossils , beads, buttons, cameos, natural minerals, coins, fine gems, sea glass, small figurines/trinkets, Polymer Clay , other pieces of jewelry (ie: an orphaned earring can be wrapped to create a new pendant)...the possibilities are ENDLESS!!!

Wire wrapped jewelry  creation is much like handwriting...every artist has their own methods and style!  Even when I teach someone, they have their own style and unique way of manipulating the wire without even realizing it. Like any art, each artist has their own interpretation and naturally aquired techniques. 

Be sure to visit my ebay store Sculpted Windows Jewelry to see my wire wrapped jewelry creations!  Stay tuned for detailed information about caring for, creating, & buying wire wrapped jewelry!  If you have any questions contact me, I'll be happy to help! Please don't forget to give us a "YES" vote at the bottom of this page if you found it helpful--just click "yes"--there's no strings attached!  Thank you & we'll keep the info coming!  Kristie-Lou