Wire Guard Tip

by Susan LeGuyader

Here's a surprising use for wire guards usually used in stringing.

Instructions

I was in the studio working on a bracelet.

I had used the rolling mill to "print" a feather onto silver, then cut and finished the piece.

The clasp and jump rings were already made.

I knew I wanted to string some gorgeous turquoise rondelle beads onto leather specifically, 0.5mm leather.

What I didn't know was how I was going to attach the leather to the bracelet bar.

Leather that thin is prone to stretching and breaking.

I tried several options, including knotting, but I was still worried about durability.

Then a strange idea floated to the top of my mind odd, but if it worked... OMG, it would be awesome.

Digging through the finding boxes ensued. And I was successful.

In the past, I had made bracelets using thick beading wire and had to purchased large wire guards to accommodate the size of the beading wire.

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Susan LeGuyader's Wire Guard Tip - , General Education, , wire guards

Susan LeGuyader's Wire Guard Tip - , General Education, , sizes

I held my breath as I made a fresh diagonal cut at the end of the leather and threaded it through the wire guard.

SUCCESS!

I was almost giddy with delight.

Problem-solving in jewelry making is one of my absolute favorite parts of the process.

Susan LeGuyader's Wire Guard Tip - , General Education, , I cut a new diagonal cut

So, string the leather onto the wire guard and then sliding in onto the bracelet bar was a design saver.

Susan LeGuyader's Wire Guard Tip - , General Education, , wire guard with leather

Susan LeGuyader's Wire Guard Tip - , General Education, , bracelet complete

Materials

Sterling Silver Wire Guardian Large (.045 inch Hole) - Pack of 25

K9-232

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $11.24
Gold Club Price: $8.43

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Category: General Education
Technique(s): General Education

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Susan LeGuyader

I am a self-taught jewelry designer, having started making jewelry almost 15 years ago. I love exploring new techniques, to incorporate them into my designs. I live in Vancouver, Washington. You can find me on Facebook at Queene Bead Design. My is email: queenebead@q.com. My Etsy shop is: QueeneBead.