Using Fewer Wires for Neater Weaving

by delilah
Instructions
This is all about wire ends needing to be hidden and secured.

You must secure them to avoid scratchiness and hide them for a clean design.

My advice: work with as few wire ends as possible!

If your project requires a large amount of wire 3 feet, 6 feet, or even 12 feet coiling and wrapping that length can be tricky.

Over the years, I developed a method I think you'll love.

Wrap the wire into a spool, like in this image, leaving about a foot or foot and a half free to work with.

Make the rest into a spool on your palm or around something round, like a spray can.

Use this spool to weave and coil it makes the process easier, faster, and helps you avoid starting and ending multiple shorter wires.
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Materials

28 Gauge Round Dead Soft .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-28D
  • Lesson Quantity: 3.00 feet
  • Purchase Quantity: 5.00 1FT
  • Price: $1.76
  • Gold Club Price: $1.32
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18 Gauge Round Dead Soft .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-18D
  • Lesson Quantity: 12.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $17.40
  • Gold Club Price: $13.05
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Tools

Kumihimo bobbins
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
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  • Category: Weaving
  • Technique(s): Coiling, Wrapping, Weaving