WOW! What an awesome idea. I'm thinking of all the different washer sizes and what to do with them...thank you! I just found you and am watching everything.
Hey Liz! I just wanted to say "HI", and also tell you how much I love watching your tutorials! You make it fun and give this warm, happy energy that just make learning what you teach even more fun! Thank you, Liz. - J
I absolutely LOVE LOVE this ring!! You are awesome and thank you for sharing your talent with us! I just love you and your videos! ♡ oh yes, my husband even likes them too lol lol.
Ahhhh!!! Thank you so much for making this tutorial. I'm one of the many that asked for it. I love it!!! You're awesome!!! I've made just about every ring tutorial you've done. My friends love them and so do I. TFS God Bless you.
What I meant to say I've made all the ring tutorial you have, well both rings and then took your advice and added silver beads. Now I'm going to make this one! I'm so thrilled. Thsnk you again.
Thanks so much Madj, you know I had you in mind. I thought how could I do anything else when you were so kind and eager? I love your excitement and happy you find inspiration through my videos. Thanks so much for your support.
Excellent tutorial. I love the ring. One tip...when I am trying to texturize a small piece, I use a short piece of scotch tape on one side to hold it in place. Doesn't interfer with the process and saves fingers. Thx for the video. I look forward to others.
Liz you still have the best videos ever..ive missed you and though I've made this ring years ago ~ your work still amazes me but your teaching is and always has been exemplary!
Hello my friend , hope you're doing well❤ I always enjoyed making your jewelry , Liz, more than any other tutorials, yours still is the best made everything over the years u have made ..this grandmother isn't as strong as I was when I was turning the heavy gage wire ( 73 yrs old now ) 😊the first time but , I have a love for copper I keep going back to.Hugs !
Making it Easy with Liz, I LOVE THAT RING!!! Since you are using raw copper wire, do you need to seal it to keep it from tarnishing and/or turning your finger green? Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!!!
I've had mine for years and it NEVER has turned my ring green or any other color ..YOU must not do it correctly or clean it well after the liver of Sulphur bath ..
Liz this is such a great ring! I can't wait to try it!! Of course I noticed the other ring you were wearing. It is so cool!! It looks like you just twisted maybe 18 or 20ga wire and just wrapped it around and around. I would love to know.😀 Your videos are the best!
Hello , thank you for all your videos. I am asking you for a video on the twisted wired ring you are wearing on your other hand . Thatis also beautiful and dainty as well as impactful. Hope you have the time.Thank you again for your chatting along while working . Makes me feel you are talking right at me. Live alone and you help fill another void as well as teaching to me .Love your style.Sincerely,Loraine Roy
i love your twisted ring,,, do you have a tutorial for that one?,,, well all your tutorials are fabulous more than great, I am learning and you are the best... thanks so much
Liz, This video is great. I am ready to route thru Hubby's washers. :) That you for being so generous with your designs and excellent how tos. I wish you would come to the East Coast and do some workshops at Philly Bead Fest.
+Kim Lyons Thank you Kim for watching and your kind feedback. I live on the East Coast in Nova Scotia but never considered myself good enough to do a workshop at such a huge venue...the usual self doubt.
Mixing the metal colors is cool! I have some copper and some brass washers. How pretty those too would be with copper wire! I so appreciate how you zoom in so we can see the details, eg. at 15:36 & 18:12. Thanks for including the patina step in this video. Yeah, I agree 6.5 ring size would be small. Design a bit too chunky for a pinky ring, IMHO.
waw! Liz...beautifull; I dream about all the combination I will made with all kind of washers aviables in my hardware store! :o) Francine from Montreal
Hi Liz. I love your video on the funky chunky washer ring. I was wondering about the other ring with the coils around the washer in the same video. will you be making a tutorial for that one as well. it is so beautiful.
+Janice Cook Hi Janice, thank you for watching my channel. I'm sorry you had trouble seeing what I was doing. Filming can be challenging and with each video I learn something new. Thank you for sharing. Other than the initial twist of the wires and wrapping the shank, it's really up to your own creativity with loops and swirls. Check out my Facebook page to see the rings that have been posted by subscribers.
OMG Liz - I just made this ring and I LOVE it. The doming was the most difficult part. And this first one definitely looks way rustic (read imperfect). But the wire stretches just as you said - how does it do that anyway? I plan to make several more. This was so much fun and your videos are easy to understand. Thanks so much.
thanks for the tutorial is very well done 👏 I wanted to know if, with the gel that makes the patina after jewelery is protected from oxidation or other product you have to give up not to be ruined? thank you
I did one of these last night. My husband thought it rocked! I thought it was great that I didn't wake him while I was hammering dents! Or put the washer through the window from kitchen counter while flippin across the room ;-)
+Grace Robin Right on Grace. LOL you're funny and probably like me...working until 3 a.m. I really love your excitement. Thank you for letting me know I'm doing a good job. :0)
I made this ring and it came out lovely, took several tries because the washer wouldn't tighten down, but I finally got it right. Now the washer silver color is coming off and I have someone who wants to buy one but I need your advice on this matter. It was a zinc metal washer which I wonder if that is the problem, I don't know. I'm thinking if I can possible paint the washer because I adore the ring. Look forward to your advice on this. Thank you
Barbara Spehar Hi Barbara...thanks so much for your support. Yes, I will be making more videos on lots of things. My life just got a bit crazy, you know lol.
That really does look great! Thanks for sharing. I bought some gorgeous, twisted wire at Home Depot and would love to use it in a project but I have a problem with the end pieces of the wire coming apart and showing all of the strands. ( hope you get the picture). Have you ever used wire like this? I can solder the ends but it doesn't always work on my design. Any ideas?
+Gloria Borrero Hi Gloria. I twist my own wire and it's usually only 2 strands, maybe 3 and I too have a bit of a problem with the separating. I really don't have a solution, I just usually frig with it until I can hide the ends into my work somehow. Thanks so much for watching.
I love this ring and all your tutorials! Looking forward to more of your ring tutorials in the near future! Question about the liver of sulfur.. The gel, I understand is not a breathing hazard like the dry LOS. How do you find the gel to work with?
Thank you so much Vi-Anne. As far as I know, there are no noxious fumes from the liver of sulfur unless you are sensitive to it or sulfur. You only use a drop or two each time and it smells like hard boiled eggs. I would suggest you do more research online so you can take whatever measures to make you comfortable with it. The gel is fabulous...the lump form goes bad and is very expensive. The gel is stable and lasts a very long time.
Thanks Liz!! I did a bit more research into the gel LOS.. I'm pretty confident that it's safe to use, I bought some yesterday! I'm excited to get all the jewelry I've made antiqued/oxidized!!
Right on Vi-Anne. That's the way to do it, all in one shot. What brand did you get? There is one that requires a Tbl. Yikes that's a lot so not very concentrated. Copper takes really fast so you only need a drop or two in a mug of hot tap water. The cooler the water, the more control you have over the tone. Have fun and thanks so much for your support.
The brand is XL Gel.. I can't remember is that was the one you used or not. I love, love, love the look of oxidized copper and silver, so rich looking. =)
Hi Liz. I have just discovered your channel and LOVE it. I have made 4 Boho Chic rings, 2 sets of Atlantic Waves earrings and pendant, and a number of frames as well. Question for you - where do you get your copper in nice big spools. All I find in local bead stores are small packages. I live in Ontario.
Hello. i absolutely love this ring. thanks so much for sharing. can you please tell me where you buy your spool of copper wire. i cant find anywhere that has a spool that big. thank you.
ndsm17 Thanks so much for watching and for the compliment. I purchase my wire from a wholesale supplier. You could Google "1 pound spool of..." and see what you come up with. I sell wire but not by the spool...I might have to look into selling them in the future.
You should be putting the washer into the same size dome as the washer, so it just fits inside the lip of the dome. That way it won't scoot around while you are hammering, and you will get the desired shape more quickly and accurately. Nice ring.
+Annie Laura thank you for your suggestions. Personally I don't think a flame from a stove is intense enough to soften the wire as it needs to get cherry red with a torch to be annealed enough to make a difference (this is just my opinion and not a fact because I have never tried it). I used a really heavy gauge wire in this ring and a thinner gauge would make it easier to manipulate. I will definitely try your suggestion with the soap and water on the steel wool. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to share your tips.
I think as long as the washers are stainless and NOT zinc coated, you could simply either use a torch or put the ring over a gas stove burner to soften the wire enough to wrap it with ease. I'd also like to suggest using soap and water on your steel wool. It keeps those tiny wisps of wool from flaking as much, as well as preventing it from floating into the air to be breathed in!
Dragonfly mock Sometimes you get what you get and a little play is unavoidable, especially when working with the thicker gauges of wire. Try using 14 or 16 gauge wire. My thoughts are you will be able to keep the wire tight throughout, Thanks so much for watching.
Very cool. I love stamping words or designs on metal. Would it be possible to stamp something on the washer like someone's initials, a design stamp like a bird, or a word such as "love" or "hope"? Love this ring. Will have to try it.
Thank you so much Beverly for watching. I found this particular washer to be really hard metal. It's worth the try. I'm not sure if annealing with a torch would help. Copper washers would be a bit softer but still very hard but could be annealed to soften it. Let me know how you make out with the stamping.
Would like to know the brand/name of the gel you used. Bead Buddy Patina Solution did a fair job on the washer, but nothing at all to the copper part of my ring. I mixed it according to the direction (1 tbs. gel to 1 cup water). This tutorial is great - and thanks for giving it to all of us fans!
Hi Joy, I'm not familiar with Bead Buddy and it sounds like it's not concentrated if you have to use a Tbs, nor very economical. I use and will be selling on my website, XL Gel (Xtended Life). You may find some copper washers won't take a patina real well. Try using a green 3M scrubby pad on it to open the surface. With the XL Gel, you only need 1 or 2 drops per mug of hot tap water. Some washers may take several tries...not sure why, maybe not 100% copper (made in China). For your wire not taking the patina, make sure it's bare copper and not coated. Thanks so much for watching and for your support.
Hi Elizabeth, I am having so much fun making this ring!!! I have just a few issues that I hope you can help me with?? I can't seem to flatten the wire ends to smooth them out. Also, when I put the rings in the sulpher solution, the base of the ring turns, but the swirled top wire doesn't seem to turn hardly at all? Thanks in advance Sandi Z
I made this ring yesterday and LOVE it! I would love to make one in silver but can not afford sterling or silver filled. I see on your web site you sell nickel silver. Would this work for this project to make a ring that will last or am I better off sticking with bare copper?
Hi Cheryl The nickel wire is stiffer and probably doable in 18 or 20 gauge wire. You might be able to swing the 16g with minimal manipulation as it hardens as you work it. A note about nickel...some people are allergic to it. Thanks so much for watching.
***** Thanks Ema. You could if you want to keep the copper from changing, but I usually don't and will just go over it now and then with the steel wool to polish it. If you do want to coat it, I would suggest either Renaissance Microcrystaline wax, metal sealer that can get wet...a spray lacquer for metal would work. You only need a very light coating.
Hi liz me again just wanted to throw a compliment your way. The necklace in this video omg is that a copper wire crazy wrap type ? From my eye site it looks fab I love it
@makingiteasywithliz Hello Liz thank you so much for replying. The necklace is absolutely gorgeous you definitely need to make a video of making one of those please. I'm going to guess it is similar to your crazy wire wrap ring you made. ? I love it. I love a big bold collar type necklace. I love your style of jewellery you make. I have been trying to find some copper washer rings here in the UK. But they are either none existent or super expensive. I'd love to create your washer ring out of complete copper. Xx
+artsybookchick Thank you so much for the kudos! Yes, I did twist 18g wire together and did a quick little ring the same as in my video th-cam.com/video/hTdukcoCnmQ/w-d-xo.html It just turned out like that and I have never attempted another one...I was just using up wire I twisted. I will try another one for a video. Thanks so much for your support.
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This is a great design! I'm using it to make some napkin rings. Thanks for the idea!
I love your video, such a fun sense of humor & easy to follow. it is great when you zoom in!! Thanks Sandi Ziegler
Liz, I love these rings! Thanks for such clear instructions!
Thank you, Dolly ❤
WOW! What an awesome idea. I'm thinking of all the different washer sizes and what to do with them...thank you! I just found you and am watching everything.
Hi Liz I need to have your rings so far, I have watched your video I can't tell you how many times! Love your work keep up the great work thank you
+Theresa Jukiewicz That's awesome Theresa! Thanks so much, that really means a lot to me.
Hey Liz! I just wanted to say "HI", and also tell you how much I love watching your tutorials! You make it fun and give this warm, happy energy that just make learning what you teach even more fun! Thank you, Liz. - J
I absolutely LOVE LOVE this ring!! You are awesome and thank you for sharing your talent with us! I just love you and your videos! ♡ oh yes, my husband even likes them too lol lol.
Thank you so much Jackie. I appreciate your support and I feel the love 💕
Gorgeous ring!!🎶👩🎶
Awesome ring Liz! Can't wait to make one. I just have to find my dapping block.
I love this ring and cannot wait to try it myself, getting my tools so I am prepared. Thank you for sharing
+Cricket Berry Right on Cricket!
love this washer ring, so glad you shared the tut. I will be making this ring for myself soon.
Awesome Carol! Thanks so much.
Wonderful tutorial and result! A washer ring: one more thing for me to try. :)
Ahhhh!!! Thank you so much for making this tutorial. I'm one of the many that asked for it. I love it!!! You're awesome!!! I've made just about every ring tutorial you've done. My friends love them and so do I. TFS God Bless you.
What I meant to say I've made all the ring tutorial you have, well both rings and then took your advice and added silver beads. Now I'm going to make this one! I'm so thrilled. Thsnk you again.
Thanks so much Madj, you know I had you in mind. I thought how could I do anything else when you were so kind and eager? I love your excitement and happy you find inspiration through my videos. Thanks so much for your support.
Excellent tutorial. I love the ring. One tip...when I am trying to texturize a small piece, I use a short piece of scotch tape on one side to hold it in place. Doesn't interfer with the process and saves fingers. Thx for the video. I look forward to others.
***** Thanks so much and for your great tip. Thanks for watching
Thanks so much for sharing another great tutorial! Really cute ring!
fantastic videos! Thanks sooo much! I will be using these for years to come!!!!
Thank you thank you Deb! You made my day.
Liz you still have the best videos ever..ive missed you and though I've made this ring years ago ~ your work still amazes me but your teaching is and always has been exemplary!
You truly made my day, thank you so much ❤ I will be back.
Hello my friend , hope you're doing well❤ I always enjoyed making your jewelry , Liz, more than any other tutorials, yours still is the best made everything over the years u have made ..this grandmother isn't as strong as I was when I was turning the heavy gage wire ( 73 yrs old now ) 😊the first time but , I have a love for copper I keep going back to.Hugs !
I love this ring! Great tutorial. Thanks much for sharing your gift with us.
Thank you so much ScreeminMeeme. Your positive support is what keeps me going.
I love your teaching style! Thank you.
Making it Easy with Liz, I LOVE THAT RING!!! Since you are using raw copper wire, do you need to seal it to keep it from tarnishing and/or turning your finger green? Thank you for your wonderful tutorials!!!
I've had mine for years and it NEVER has turned my ring green or any other color ..YOU must not do it correctly or clean it well after the liver of Sulphur bath ..
Liz this is such a great ring! I can't wait to try it!!
Of course I noticed the other ring you were wearing. It is so cool!!
It looks like you just twisted maybe 18 or 20ga wire and just wrapped it around and around. I would love to know.😀
Your videos are the best!
This is a great washer ring tutorial. Thanks!
Thank you Mama Hare. I appreciate it.
Amazing Ring! Very creative! Congratulations! Thank you for making this tutorial and sharing your knowledge with us.
Thank you so much ❤️
Liz, Another great video. Hope it goes as quick and easy as you make it look.
That is so beautiful you inspire me to want to go out and try it!
Thank you so much Theresa.
Thank you so much for sharing I really do appreciate you. I'm so looking forward for more of your tutorials! : )
Oh my Frankie, you are so kind. Thank you so much.
Hi, Liz. Thank you for sharing video, thank you for teaching funky chunky ring. I have too make that awesome ring. 🤗
Thank you Huslen for watching. Have fun!
thank you for you tutorials, they are very detailed! i can't wait to get started!
You are so welcome, olya a...and thank you for watching and your support.
Love your ideas, your presentations & instructions!! Can't wait to try all of them!!
Thank you so much Jeanne. That means everything to me.
I love this ring.... I may need to get a dapping block xxx
These rings are everything 😉😉😉😉 can't wait to get started!!!!
Thank you for sharing. Such clear instruction. Love your work!
Thank you so much Kim for watching. I appreciate your kind comments.
So beautiful! Thank you~
Hello , thank you for all your videos. I am asking you for a video on the twisted wired ring you are wearing on your other hand . Thatis also beautiful and dainty as well as impactful. Hope you have the time.Thank you again for your chatting along while working . Makes me feel you are talking right at me. Live alone and you help fill another void as well as teaching to me .Love your style.Sincerely,Loraine Roy
Hi Loraine, thank you for your kind comment and for your support. You made me smile.
Liz, great video, going to make me one, thanks for the confidence!
+Jasmine Brooke Awesome Jasmine. Thanks so much for watching.
Love the materials, got me thinking about a brooch, and also something really small....thank you for sharing..🌻🌼🌹🌸🌷🍁
Thank you for watching Joyce. A brooch would be nice.
i love your twisted ring,,, do you have a tutorial for that one?,,, well all your tutorials are fabulous more than great, I am learning and you are the best... thanks so much
nana pena Thank you so much for your support and kind comments. I don't have a tutorial for that ring yet, but it's on the list.
Liz,
This video is great. I am ready to route thru Hubby's washers. :) That you for being so generous with your designs and excellent how tos. I wish you would come to the East Coast and do some workshops at Philly Bead Fest.
+Kim Lyons Thank you Kim for watching and your kind feedback. I live on the East Coast in Nova Scotia but never considered myself good enough to do a workshop at such a huge venue...the usual self doubt.
+Making It Easy with Liz , I must disagree. Look at the numbers of folks watching you each week. I am in NJ.
I made this ring..Love it. Thanks for this video.
excellent tutorial! Thank you Liz!
you are so cool and inspiring with great explanations I love your videos thank you so much for sharing.
+Marie R Les Savon Bains Marie Thank you so much Marie for watching and the kind comment...you made my day!
bautiful....precioso me ha encantado. gracias por compartir
Nieves Martin Muchas gracias
Mixing the metal colors is cool! I have some copper and some brass washers. How pretty those too would be with copper wire!
I so appreciate how you zoom in so we can see the details, eg. at 15:36 & 18:12.
Thanks for including the patina step in this video.
Yeah, I agree 6.5 ring size would be small. Design a bit too chunky for a pinky ring, IMHO.
BEAUTIFUL DESIGN!!
abd im surprised you dont have 10 times that many subscribers! your videos are really great!!!
+Jesse Coyote Thank you Jesse for watching and your kind feedback. you made my day.
i love this!!!! so simple yet very effective , as are all the things you make x
😉Thanks Suzzie Q
It’s so beautiful! Thank you very much! 🌸💕🌸😄👍
I've just stumbled across your video. I love the tutorial and aI have already made 2 rings!
Methelinhill Right on! Thanks so much for watching and sharing.
Liz. You are awesome.
waw! Liz...beautifull; I dream about all the combination I will made with all kind of washers aviables in my hardware store! :o)
Francine from Montreal
Francine Deneault Hi Francine. Thanks so much for watching. I'm in Nova Scotia.
That's really neat. Great presentation.
George Goehl Why thank you George for watching and your kind comment.
Fantastic tutorial. Thank you 😄
Hi Liz. I love your video on the funky chunky washer ring. I was wondering about the other ring with the coils around the washer in the same video. will you be making a tutorial for that one as well. it is so beautiful.
Love it. Made earrings and pendant too
Love the ring and your enthusiasm. Super tutorial. Can't wait to see more.
Thank you so much Paula...I'm so happy and can't wait to share more.
+Janice Cook Hi Janice, thank you for watching my channel. I'm sorry you had trouble seeing what I was doing. Filming can be challenging and with each video I learn something new. Thank you for sharing. Other than the initial twist of the wires and wrapping the shank, it's really up to your own creativity with loops and swirls. Check out my Facebook page to see the rings that have been posted by subscribers.
OMG Liz - I just made this ring and I LOVE it. The doming was the most difficult part. And this first one definitely looks way rustic (read imperfect). But the wire stretches just as you said - how does it do that anyway? I plan to make several more. This was so much fun and your videos are easy to understand. Thanks so much.
Madelyn Thompson Thank you Madelyn for watching. I love your enthusiasm.
thanks for the tutorial is very well done 👏 I wanted to know if, with the gel that makes the patina after jewelery is protected from oxidation or other product you have to give up not to be ruined? thank you
Thank you! :) Your vids are so fun.
You are so welcome, Tarrah. It makes me so happy that you are having fun with my videos. Thanks so much for your support.
+Janee Polino Hi Janee, thank you so much for making my day! That really makes me feel good. Thank you so much for watching and for your support.
I did one of these last night. My husband thought it rocked! I thought it was great that I didn't wake him while I was hammering dents! Or put the washer through the window from kitchen counter while flippin across the room ;-)
+Grace Robin Right on Grace. LOL you're funny and probably like me...working until 3 a.m. I really love your excitement. Thank you for letting me know I'm doing a good job. :0)
Как красиво у Вас за окном! 🤗
If I had a favorite,,you would be it !!!
Ahh. Thank you Deborah. 😊
You're gooooood! Thanks, 1926lady
I made this ring and it came out lovely, took several tries because the washer wouldn't tighten down, but I finally got it right. Now the washer silver color is coming off and I have someone who wants to buy one but I need your advice on this matter. It was a zinc metal washer which I wonder if that is the problem, I don't know. I'm thinking if I can possible paint the washer because I adore the ring. Look forward to your advice on this. Thank you
Thank you, I will try to do the same. Much appreciated.
Hi Liz! I just found you and love your videos! I made this ring last night and it's pretty cool. Will you be making any more videos?
Barbara Spehar Hi Barbara...thanks so much for your support. Yes, I will be making more videos on lots of things. My life just got a bit crazy, you know lol.
That really does look great! Thanks for sharing. I bought some gorgeous, twisted wire at Home Depot and would love to use it in a project but I have a problem with the end pieces of the wire coming apart and showing all of the strands. ( hope you get the picture). Have you ever used wire like this? I can solder the ends but it doesn't always work on my design. Any ideas?
+Gloria Borrero Hi Gloria. I twist my own wire and it's usually only 2 strands, maybe 3 and I too have a bit of a problem with the separating. I really don't have a solution, I just usually frig with it until I can hide the ends into my work somehow. Thanks so much for watching.
I love this ring and all your tutorials! Looking forward to more of your ring tutorials in the near future!
Question about the liver of sulfur.. The gel, I understand is not a breathing hazard like the dry LOS. How do you find the gel to work with?
Thank you so much Vi-Anne. As far as I know, there are no noxious fumes from the liver of sulfur unless you are sensitive to it or sulfur. You only use a drop or two each time and it smells like hard boiled eggs. I would suggest you do more research online so you can take whatever measures to make you comfortable with it. The gel is fabulous...the lump form goes bad and is very expensive. The gel is stable and lasts a very long time.
Thanks Liz!! I did a bit more research into the gel LOS.. I'm pretty confident that it's safe to use, I bought some yesterday! I'm excited to get all the jewelry I've made antiqued/oxidized!!
Right on Vi-Anne. That's the way to do it, all in one shot. What brand did you get? There is one that requires a Tbl. Yikes that's a lot so not very concentrated. Copper takes really fast so you only need a drop or two in a mug of hot tap water. The cooler the water, the more control you have over the tone. Have fun and thanks so much for your support.
The brand is XL Gel.. I can't remember is that was the one you used or not. I love, love, love the look of oxidized copper and silver, so rich looking. =)
Hi Vi-Anne, yes it is XL Gel liver of sulfur.
I did it with hot pink craft wire ,.Lookin Good!
So cool👍👏🙋🏼♀️
❤
Love it!!!! will try to make it with aluminum wire.
Thank you. IMO aluminum wire is OK for practicing, but not for anything you hope to last. It's very soft, but if you make it work, yay!
Super easy!
Hi Liz. I have just discovered your channel and LOVE it. I have made 4 Boho Chic rings, 2 sets of Atlantic Waves earrings and pendant, and a number of frames as well. Question for you - where do you get your copper in nice big spools. All I find in local bead stores are small packages. I live in Ontario.
Thats brilliant thank you for showing x
Vonnie Truscott Thank you so much Vonnie for watching.
Nice tute, Liz. What size washer works best? Thx
Hello. i absolutely love this ring. thanks so much for sharing. can you please tell me where you buy your spool of copper wire. i cant find anywhere that has a spool that big. thank you.
ndsm17 Thanks so much for watching and for the compliment. I purchase my wire from a wholesale supplier. You could Google "1 pound spool of..." and see what you come up with. I sell wire but not by the spool...I might have to look into selling them in the future.
I know this reply is 2 years late but copy and paste this number in the ebay search bar..this guy is great and fast shipping. 271929038058
You should be putting the washer into the same size dome as the washer, so it just fits inside the lip of the dome. That way it won't scoot around while you are hammering, and you will get the desired shape more quickly and accurately. Nice ring.
Even when it slips, you still accomplish it...I find you don't get a sharp curve and have more control over it. Thanks for watching and your comment.
+Annie Laura thank you for your suggestions. Personally I don't think a flame from a stove is intense enough to soften the wire as it needs to get cherry red with a torch to be annealed enough to make a difference (this is just my opinion and not a fact because I have never tried it). I used a really heavy gauge wire in this ring and a thinner gauge would make it easier to manipulate.
I will definitely try your suggestion with the soap and water on the steel wool.
Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to share your tips.
I think as long as the washers are stainless and NOT zinc coated, you could simply either use a torch or put the ring over a gas stove burner to soften the wire enough to wrap it with ease.
I'd also like to suggest using soap and water on your steel wool. It keeps those tiny wisps of wool from flaking as much, as well as preventing it from floating into the air to be breathed in!
Great piece.....how do you avoid the washer being loose in the finished piece? Filling the hole with coiling helps, but there is still some play.
Dragonfly mock Sometimes you get what you get and a little play is unavoidable, especially when working with the thicker gauges of wire. Try using 14 or 16 gauge wire. My thoughts are you will be able to keep the wire tight throughout, Thanks so much for watching.
Very cool. I love stamping words or designs on metal. Would it be possible to stamp something on the washer like someone's initials, a design stamp like a bird, or a word such as "love" or "hope"? Love this ring. Will have to try it.
Thank you so much Beverly for watching. I found this particular washer to be really hard metal. It's worth the try. I'm not sure if annealing with a torch would help. Copper washers would be a bit softer but still very hard but could be annealed to soften it. Let me know how you make out with the stamping.
Gorgeous
Would like to know the brand/name of the gel you used. Bead Buddy Patina Solution did a fair job on the washer, but nothing at all to the copper part of my ring. I mixed it according to the direction (1 tbs. gel to 1 cup water). This tutorial is great - and thanks for giving it to all of us fans!
Hi Joy,
I'm not familiar with Bead Buddy and it sounds like it's not concentrated if you have to use a Tbs, nor very economical.
I use and will be selling on my website, XL Gel (Xtended Life). You may find some copper washers won't take a patina real well. Try using a green 3M scrubby pad on it to open the surface. With the XL Gel, you only need 1 or 2 drops per mug of hot tap water. Some washers may take several tries...not sure why, maybe not 100% copper (made in China).
For your wire not taking the patina, make sure it's bare copper and not coated.
Thanks so much for watching and for your support.
AWESOME TUTORIAL!!! TFS luv! ♥ dig
digupstuff Thanks and I love your name..
Making It Easy with Liz Elizabeth??? ♥
digupstuff Is my name Elizabeth? Yes. I like your TH-camr name, digupstuff.
Thank you so much! I have my degree in Anthropology. My husband's is FIXUPSTUFF! LOL! ♥
Hi Liz, love your work and your video's are very easy to follow. I was wondering where you purchase your wire?
Thanks,
Cindy
Thank you so much Cindy...you can buy wire on my website, www.makingiteasywithliz.com
Thanks Liz
very fun! thanks!
Anne nelson Thank you Anne!
+artsybookchick Thank you so much for watching. Get that dapping block out! LOL
Very nice, thanks.
Thank you Lori for watching.
Loved it.
Thanks!!
Hi Elizabeth, I am having so much fun making this ring!!! I have just a few issues that I hope you can help me with?? I can't seem to flatten the wire ends to smooth them out. Also, when I put the rings in the sulpher solution, the base of the ring turns, but the swirled top wire doesn't seem to turn hardly at all? Thanks in advance Sandi Z
I made this ring yesterday and LOVE it! I would love to make one in silver but can not afford sterling or silver filled. I see on your web site you sell nickel silver. Would this work for this project to make a ring that will last or am I better off sticking with bare copper?
Hi Cheryl
The nickel wire is stiffer and probably doable in 18 or 20 gauge wire. You might be able to swing the 16g with minimal manipulation as it hardens as you work it. A note about nickel...some people are allergic to it. Thanks so much for watching.
Love this vid!
Thank you Helen.
***** Thanks Ema. You could if you want to keep the copper from changing, but I usually don't and will just go over it now and then with the steel wool to polish it. If you do want to coat it, I would suggest either Renaissance Microcrystaline wax, metal sealer that can get wet...a spray lacquer for metal would work. You only need a very light coating.
Hi liz me again just wanted to throw a compliment your way. The necklace in this video omg is that a copper wire crazy wrap type ? From my eye site it looks fab I love it
Hi Kirt, Yes, it's copper wire wrapped over and over a mandrel, with multi strands of leather cord.
@makingiteasywithliz Hello Liz thank you so much for replying. The necklace is absolutely gorgeous you definitely need to make a video of making one of those please. I'm going to guess it is similar to your crazy wire wrap ring you made. ? I love it. I love a big bold collar type necklace. I love your style of jewellery you make. I have been trying to find some copper washer rings here in the UK. But they are either none existent or super expensive. I'd love to create your washer ring out of complete copper. Xx
great video
Sally FitzGibbons Thank you Sally.
Love it!!!
I did post pictures to your Facebook thank you again
+Theresa Jukiewicz I will check them out right now! That's great.
+artsybookchick Thank you so much for the kudos! Yes, I did twist 18g wire together and did a quick little ring the same as in my video th-cam.com/video/hTdukcoCnmQ/w-d-xo.html
It just turned out like that and I have never attempted another one...I was just using up wire I twisted. I will try another one for a video. Thanks so much for your support.
+Making It Easy with Liz yes, please demonstrate the ring on your left finger!
I will make that my next video.
Looking forward to it. Thank you Liz! Wonderful videos.
Thank you so much!
Gorgeousssssss
what is the name of the tool you used to round out the washer? love this ring!!!
Mustang 2008 Hi...you mean to dome the washer? That is a dapping block. Thanks for watching.