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Jul 11, 2024 13:10:42 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Jul 11, 2024 13:10:42 GMT -6
These are some of Ester's chicks. They are usually no beads, but belong with her glass chicken figurines. She was so sweet to attach copper loops at the bottom for me, though, so it's easier for me to attach them in the baskets ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) I'm knackered, even too tired to bother adding the findings now. ![](//storage.proboards.com/3375280/thumbnailer/lkWCJTNSMcCRIfcJuJzg.png)
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Jul 12, 2024 0:33:02 GMT -6
Post by violetmoonnl on Jul 12, 2024 0:33:02 GMT -6
These are so sweet! 🥰🥰 The crochet looks so neat and tight. 😱
I haven't tried wire crochet for more the 5 years now. I think my hand would't like me when I would give it a go again.
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Jul 12, 2024 1:27:47 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Jul 12, 2024 1:27:47 GMT -6
Thank you, Carina I'm obsessed about even stitches and also use the density of stitches to shape pieces. After making two wire projects my thumb joint is complaining loudly although I took breaks. Just putting on the chain and leverbacks just now was quite bad, so I really need to give it a rest.
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Jul 12, 2024 1:34:30 GMT -6
Post by violetmoonnl on Jul 12, 2024 1:34:30 GMT -6
Thank you, Carina I'm obsessed about even stitches and also use the density of stitches to shape pieces. After making two wire projects my thumb joint is complaining loudly although I took breaks. Just putting on the chain and leverbacks just now was quite bad, so I really need to give it a rest. I can almost feel your pain! Do give your hands a well deserved rest. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Jul 12, 2024 7:12:31 GMT -6
Post by michelle on Jul 12, 2024 7:12:31 GMT -6
I haven’t tried wire crochet - although you certainly make me want to - but I can certainly understand why your hands are complaining.
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Jul 12, 2024 8:51:07 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Jul 12, 2024 8:51:07 GMT -6
I still love wire crochet so much. Being able to do so many different things - although it's pretty much just the baskets for me nowadays - with one size hook, one wire gauge and just one stitch is just amazing to me. I really don't see much wire crochet around anymore, mostly what others call wire crochet which is wire knitting to me, though, because it's knitting stitches. I think it's a pity because it can produce such an interesting texture.
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Jul 14, 2024 5:50:21 GMT -6
Post by michelle on Jul 14, 2024 5:50:21 GMT -6
May I ask what gauge wire you use?
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Jul 14, 2024 8:38:57 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Jul 14, 2024 8:38:57 GMT -6
Sure. I've started with 30 in the sterling or fine silver when I got my first spool, but now I use 28 both in silver (which I haven't bought much of anymore due to the price) and copper.
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Jul 15, 2024 7:09:25 GMT -6
Post by michelle on Jul 15, 2024 7:09:25 GMT -6
Thanks!
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Jul 15, 2024 12:35:24 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Jul 15, 2024 12:35:24 GMT -6
Oh, and you can use different hook sizes depending on what you want to try. I started out with a 1.75 mm, but also used much smaller ones with the 30 gauge - but they break easily. The smallest one I really liked to use was 1.3 mm and 1.5 mm, both of them broke eventually because they get bent from the tension you have to keep with the wire (if you are like me about even stitches, that is). I still have the 1.75 mm, but the one I use exclusively now is the 1.65 mm.
If you want to make messy, very open stitches for bracelets with beads, however, you can also use bigger hooks, like 4 mm or even more. It was just something I got tired of quickly myself, but it's a good start.
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Jul 15, 2024 20:21:56 GMT -6
Post by DawninCal on Jul 15, 2024 20:21:56 GMT -6
Those are cute! Having seen the earrings because I'm late to this thread, you did a wonderful job with these beads. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Dawn
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Jul 18, 2024 8:25:17 GMT -6
Post by brad on Jul 18, 2024 8:25:17 GMT -6
I can't imagine making those in that scale. Nice work. brad
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Jul 18, 2024 10:03:14 GMT -6
Post by caeterle on Jul 18, 2024 10:03:14 GMT -6
Thank you very much!
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