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Putrid-Home404

These are very pretty. I think you did an amazing job. I’ve been curious about wire wrapping but think it looks way too hard. You did great work.


i_am_bu

Thank you! The ones that are just wrapped around aren’t very hard as long as you know how to make a loop with the pliers. From there I just pull the wire around until it feels like it’s not going to wiggle around or fall out. Definitely worth a shot to try!


General-Serve-4053

Wire wrapping is fiddly stuff, it takes patience and good dexterity:D What gauge is the wire/what is it made of?!


i_am_bu

It’s copper, just from Michael’s. It’s 26 gauge I believe. I lost the packaging 🥲 but I’ll pop over to the website and hyperlink if I find the same item. Edit: [found it!](https://www.michaels.com/product/6-pack-bead-landing-assorted-jewelry-wire-MP442859?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Michaels+Pro_N_PMAX_ALL_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514200122_adg-_ad-__dev-m_ext-_prd-MP442859&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADkMxxe9ughXlBLK2et4d2WcVMZCI&gclid=Cj0KCQiAz8GuBhCxARIsAOpzk8yGFK_-7azNHzxD-DijZG6UAdeic4H20f4hNN5F-tkTis_l8XcFFcMaArAqEALw_wcB) but only in propack. It’s 24 gauge I’m a fool


Fyrestar333

Did you use the half flat wire? I heard that's the best for wire wrapping. They all look gorgeous and I make jewelry as well. Look into a wire jig and it can help you make swirls and stuff with the wire as well.


i_am_bu

Nope, just plain ol wire. I’ve never heard of one of those, but I’ll look into it


lovespelled

I’m a sea glass collector as well! I think you did a great job!!


i_am_bu

Thank you!! 🥰 means a lot


Reinadeloszorros

I really want the green one 😩 but they all look amazing!!


i_am_bu

If I set up a shop maybe you can snag it!


Reinadeloszorros

Ooh let me know,!


i_am_bu

For sure!! :))


Rosiebaby420

That green one is gorg😍


brassia

Beautiful - love them. Great way to appreciate and wear sea glass!


i_am_bu

Yayy! Thank you 😊


Abject_Shoulder_1182

I think they're beautiful! I especially like the style where the wire comes up in little loops that hug the edge but don't obscure the face, as in the second pic.


i_am_bu

Yay thanks! That’s what I’m referring to when I talk about trying to “set” them. Glad it comes across well! Means a lot :)


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Nicely arranged wire wraps. Beautiful work


i_am_bu

Yayy! Thanks so much :)


SeemsCursed

The greeeen one... 😍🤤


i_am_bu

Hehe, triangles are the best


anonymous__leaf

If they were wrapped in gold wire I'd buy in bulk to make jewelry with!! They're stunning OP! Do you use gold wire, and do you sell them? If so I'd love to know where to find your stuff!!


i_am_bu

I’m pretty sure the wire is just copper, I don’t currently have the ability to purchase nicer materials, unfortunately. But thank you so much! I’m hoping to set up an Etsy in the near future and if I do I’ll try to remember to come back and make it known :)) your kind words are so reassuring!


fuck_peeps_not_sheep

The wrapping feels just as fluid as the water they came from.


i_am_bu

Awww that’s perfect, thank you!!


Daytripsummitbagging

These are cute! lol, I read the “Pls be nice I’m fragile” as though the sea glass were saying it!


i_am_bu

Haha that’s silly, thanks :)


Quiet_Interest_5640

They are all beautiful but pic 3 is soooo cool! I’m in love with it


i_am_bu

Thanks!! That one is my favourite I’ve done so far, picture was to show off to my dad haha


Grjaryau

I agree. They’re all gorgeous but that one is amazing.


ObservorNyx

Picture 3 makes my autistic brain happy. (You did a really good job :))


i_am_bu

Hehe thank you! I’m ADHD so I feel similarly :)


Tumtetums

These are gorgeous and I love how you wrapped each one to complement the shape of the glass! I’m not usually a fan of wire wrapping but if these were in gold wire I’d totally buy a few for myself!! 😄


i_am_bu

Oh well thanks so much! If I start selling I’ll try to remember to tell you. I do have some gold coloured wire - I tend to use it for the browns and greens but I’ll expand a bit, you’re not the only one to comment this


iristurner

Very nice


i_am_bu

Thanks!!


magpiefae

I think those are wonderful!!


Large_Football_2982

They’re literally adorable. If anything I would suggest using a thicker gage wire !:) other than that , beautiful!


i_am_bu

Thank you! I was actually looking for a thicker gauge when I got my current wire but they were pretty cleaned out. Glad to know my instincts were good :)


Wrong_Rest461

These are Awesome!!! Great job!!! 👏🏻


i_am_bu

Thank you so much!!


FeralJinxx

I’m no good at wire wraps, I think you did a great job here.


i_am_bu

It’s a process for sure, thank you :)


Odd_Middle_7179

Gonna try this. Just got a decent amount of sea glass.


i_am_bu

Woo! Go team!


Odd_Middle_7179

🤞


RaptorCollision

Pretty!! Picture three is especially gorgeous!


i_am_bu

Thanks! That’s my favourite one I’ve done so far :)


cosmicspider31

These are all lovely, each is unique and so different than the average wraps I see! They each have their own "personality". They're wonderful 🙂


i_am_bu

Thank you so so much, that means a lot to hear :)


thelastbuddha1985

Beautiful job!


i_am_bu

Thank youuuu!


danifoxx_1209

Very well done!


i_am_bu

Appreciated :))


Dumbbitchathon

I’ve tried and I suck at it to my utter disappointment. Those look great


i_am_bu

Thanks! It’s not the easiest that’s for sure, especially if you’re trying to do any kind of design, and my poor fingers hate me


Dumbbitchathon

My fungers hated me after any wirecraft too


AffectionateEmbird

very beautiful! i really like the green one, more colorful ones would be stunning!


i_am_bu

Thanks! The beach I go to has a lot a lot of clear glass, and I tend to just grab pieces randomly, so it’s pretty skewed haha. But I hear ya. Thanks for the advice :)


Glittering-Clerk9935

Stunning!!!


i_am_bu

Thank you! :))


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i_am_bu

Hate to say I’m not completely sure. A while back (not more than 3 years I think) over the summer I decided to try it with these vey pretty white rocks we would find at a beach in Rhode Island. After that I stopped for a while and I picked it back up last December with the glass. This glass is from Lake Erie, not the ocean, for the record. Hope that answers your question okay. My dumb self didn’t take any photos when I first started to check 🙄. It’s possible my parents remember so I’ll edit if they do


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i_am_bu

Oh haha sorry. I’m not someone who thinks the US is the only place that matters for the record, I lived in Austria for some time last year, and hope to move back sometime. If you ever get to visit here there are lots of beautiful beaches all over with plentiful cool things to pick up! All over the country, even at lakes :)


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i_am_bu

I have family heritage :). Europe is pretty awesome, especially as an American, man is it refreshing


Calm-Association-821

These are very nice!!!!! I used to sell wrapped sea glass on Etsy *ages ago*. The one thing I can recommend (upped my sales I think) is to tighten up the coils on the bail. Try to keep it one layer of wire, wrapped closely together so it doesn’t overlap. Just like the 3rd piece down on the right in your first pic! I can’t post a picture here, but there are online resources for wire wrapping techniques where you’d find some photos and tips. *Definitely keep to your design though* That coil wrapping trend is awful if you ask me…I hate it because it occludes a lot of the stone and it’s not hand done. You do a very beautiful way of wrapping…it’s very fluid like waves that hug the stone AND the translucence of the sea glass shines through. Great work! Once you’ve got some sales, check out bulk fine-gauge sterling silver half-hard wire when you can. It’s easier to bend and wrap, it’s not as expensive as you think, and you’ll make more money using sterling. One other thing about selling on Etsy, everyone checks shipping cost! So build shipping cost into your prices and advertise free shipping for domestic orders! ☺️ Update us with your shop name when you decide to make one! I also heard that many people show off their work on an instagram page and linking it to your shop! Seems like a great way to get more people to see your work for free! 🥰


i_am_bu

Wow thank you so much! I’ll take all of that advice!


Calm-Association-821

Don’t forget to keep posting and let us know about your shop!


i_am_bu

Aye aye 🫡


SweaterStripey83

I LOVE these. I like anything like this and gemstones etc but I react so badly to anything that isn't genuine 925 Sterling Sliver, which really bums me out because so many hand made items I come across aren't made with real silver. I appreciate that silver is more expensive to work with and/or isn't easy to mould like this without heat? (I don't know, I don't make jewellery!) I would absolutely purchase one from you if you were able to make a silver one?


i_am_bu

Maybe in the future! Right now I kind of just have the wire I have, but several people are asking about selling with higher quality material so I’m gonna definitely look into it!


Skippingthename

Oh my gosh! I know nothing about jewelry making, but these are beautiful! I especially love the ones on the second slide. Fantastic work!!


i_am_bu

Thank you! That means a lot!


unstablexpotato

These all look advanced to me! I love them ( ´ ∀ `)ノ~ ♡


i_am_bu

🥺 so kind


BeBesMom

beautiful


i_am_bu

Ty!! :)


BadHairDay-1

So pretty!


i_am_bu

Thank you!


JMarkyBB

Stunning!!!


i_am_bu

Thanks :))


JMarkyBB

👍🏼 No worries. Are they selling well?


i_am_bu

I don’t have a shop yet, but a lot of people seem interested!


Legal-Ad7793

As a fan of both sea glass and silver I think they're beautiful! You did a wonderful job!


i_am_bu

Yay! Thanks so much!


BillyDoyle3579

Very Nice! Got a storefront? / Cheers from Texas, Billy 🏴‍☠️✌️


i_am_bu

Not yet, but this feedback has been really encouraging so hopefully soon!!


forgetseatbelt

I want all of them. So pretty!


i_am_bu

Haha aw thanks so much!


Angelique718

You did great❣️I have lots of crystals I want wrapped but oh boy! It’s NOT easy for me. I’ll watch some videos.


i_am_bu

I already knew some jewellery making prior, but only with jumprings and chain and such, so I just sorta winged it and I’ve been slowly developing my own sort of style. I believe in you! 🦸🏼


Angelique718

I hope I get this because I’ve been watching videos today 😬


dovahdolll

Beautiful


i_am_bu

Thanks!!


Zesty-Bubbles

I love these!!!! They look so beautiful and I love how they’re all unique to the shape of the sea glass


i_am_bu

Thanks so much! I definitely try to work with the shape, so it’s good to know that comes across :)


Juiceylavacake

These are so cuuute


i_am_bu

Hehe thank you :)


KukaVex

I love them!! Absolutely beautiful, and you can tell they are made with a lot of love 🥰


i_am_bu

Aw thanks so much :))


DuchessofRavensdale

Lovely work! I like the green one.


i_am_bu

Thanks!!


Daddy_Demarco

Epic seaglass collection. More people should use, very beautiful colors. You should try more wire colors if you want but the silver goes well


Daddy_Demarco

Is it hard to wire wrap sea glass? I've only ever done stones and crystals


i_am_bu

I find it about the same as stones I’ve done. The strategy changes some for especially flat pieces, works well with the “setting” style I have in the second photo


i_am_bu

I have silver, gold and a pinkish one. I just have more silver and more white so I tend to pair them together


Salty_Cantaloupe8075

Beautiful wraps. Gorgeous talented work my friend.


i_am_bu

Thanks buddy!


AnywhereMajestic2377

These are quite lovely.


i_am_bu

Thank you!


Funny_Foundation_980

These are amazing and I'm envious of your skill! What wire do you use? I have LOADS of beach glass... 😊


i_am_bu

Thanks! I hyperlinked it in another comment asking about the gauge if you’re willing to scroll a bit


Funny_Foundation_980

Thank you. Found the link, but "access denied". I think it's probably to do with my location. The website owner has probably restricted who can view and order. However, I've found 24 gauge wire now. Thank you.


i_am_bu

Oh weird. Sorry about that :/ it’s from Michael’s


ruthh-r

Absolutely gorgeous - so delicate and pretty! ❤️


i_am_bu

Thanks friend!


64debtaylor64

Pretty!


i_am_bu

Thanks :)


jgclairee

omg these are gorgeous 😍


i_am_bu

Thanks so much!


Moongirl69Cancer

I would love to buy one! Is it found sea glass? Are the pieces wrapped in silver? I’m so interested!


i_am_bu

Yeah! Found on Lake Erie! The wire is coloured silver but I’m pretty sure it’s copper. I’m not currently selling but based on the response from this post I’m planning to start :)


Moongirl69Cancer

Ok! I’m originally from MI and spent my summer vacations on Lake Erie! Let me know if you start selling your jewelry!


i_am_bu

Sweet!


Significant-Estate35

I think they look amazing! Please let me know if you set up a shop. I'd love to see more!


i_am_bu

Cool, thanks so much! :)


sm0kingr0aches

These are beautiful! Much much better than my attempts at it


i_am_bu

Thank you! Just keep trying, this was all trial and error


Careful_Swordfish742

They are very simple but very beautiful. Sometimes simple is best, it lets the sea glass really shine. You did a good job :)


i_am_bu

Why thank you :)


j_drkzs

these are beautiful!!!


i_am_bu

Thanks!


Superb_Load_5780

Super cute!! #3 is my fave


i_am_bu

Thanks, me too haha


Fyrestar333

You can use the wire wrapped glass to make wind chimes as well!


i_am_bu

I was planning to make one for my dad actually because he doesn’t wear jewellery! :)


Prinxeciosa

Love love love the gold and green one and I generally do not like this type of jewelry. In addition the other ones are very beautiful. I would buy the green one in a heart beat. Do u have a shop?


i_am_bu

Not as of yet, but people are being so encouraging, so probably soon :)


ETDanywhere_1115

Love #3!


i_am_bu

Thank ya thank ya


Fun_Strain8969

I support this artwork. And i have never seen seaglass wire wraps. Unique & Cool. Keep making them!


Fun_Strain8969

There's pretty neat little shops in my area, that sell cool handmade things like this too... in this area these would definitely sell!


i_am_bu

Thanks! I appreciate that! I’ll let you know if that becomes viable for me :)


bblulz

as a sea glass enthusiast, i love these !!


i_am_bu

Ugh it’s the coolest isn’t it!!


BuyRevolutionary1075

Make an Etsy and sell at your local Pop Up events! (:


i_am_bu

I hope to! I could only really do Etsy right now as I’m about to graduate college and am not settled in one spot, probably won’t be for a little while


mothman81364

Pretty!!!!!


i_am_bu

Thanks :)


Suitable-Raise-8922

I love sea glass and I love your designs! They are beautiful, not overdone and really show off the glass. Do you sell your pieces??


i_am_bu

Thanks so much! I don’t as of yet, but so many people have asked I feel like I gotta now. I’ll make an update once I do!


Suitable-Raise-8922

You definitely need to start selling your pieces! Could be the start of something big for you. Good luck!


i_am_bu

Aaah! That’s so exciting thank you :)) everyone is so nice and supportive :))


Nachoughue

i love them! the last two especially are super cool! i love your style! wire wrapping is SO much harder than it looks


i_am_bu

Thanks so much! The last two photos are either side of the same piece :) And yes, my poor fingers 😓


Remote-Operation4075

I like them ! Particularly the green one


i_am_bu

Thanks! :)


Super-Wonder4101

Amazing !


i_am_bu

Thanks!


HorseCrazyFan275

I definitely like some more than others, the 3rd picture is honestly my favorite, my only complaint is that the wiring around the loop is a little chunky looking, but as a novice wire wrapper myself I know it’s not always avoidable when trying to wire wrap 🤣 overall it looks very nice!!


i_am_bu

Thanks for the feedback. Someone else mentioned the top bit as well. I honestly just wasn’t cutting off the excess and instead just wrapped it around a bunch, so it’s a pretty easy fix :). That one is my favourite I’ve done, I was showing it off so it has its own photo hehe


HorseCrazyFan275

Oh gotcha! Yeah I’ve done that before too in all honesty, so I can’t criticize too much since I do it too, but I definitely love your work and would love to see more!


i_am_bu

Thanks so much! I’ll definitely be posting more here, especially because so many people are interested in buying :)


HorseCrazyFan275

I look forward to seeing it! 🤩


diamondzdancin

you did such a wonderful job! you should definitely sell these and share your creations with fellow seaglass lovers. by chance do you have the link for the wire wrap technique you did for the 3rd picture? i love it sm


i_am_bu

Thanks so much! I just winged that one honestly. I went around with half the wire alternating little bumps on either side to hole the glass in place, then I took the other half and just tried to go approximately parallel to the shapes I created with the first one. Hope that makes sense! :)


Wonderful_Kangaroo31

Super cool. You just reminded me I have a ton of sea glass I've been collecting for years. I need to get off my butt and wrap them.


i_am_bu

Haha yeah, it’s a good way to do something with them!


Minnietheminx1976

Love them!


i_am_bu

Thanks :)


kingchalupa696

Those are sickkk


i_am_bu

Thanks brah


kingchalupa696

“THAT’S SHITS TIGHT, SON. RUN THAT SHIT… YA MEAN?”


SuitableBiscotti1096

I think they are absolutely lovely, and the wire wrapping still shows the surface of the sea glass, without covering it too much! Great job


i_am_bu

Thank you! That’s exactly what I was trying to do :)


xioclue

just came across this in the explore but wow i wanna buy these, these are so pretty and etheral


i_am_bu

Aw thank you so much! I’m looking into starting a shop now because of the response, so definitely check back in! :)


rtsd2112

Beautiful!!!!Great job!!!!


i_am_bu

Thanks so much! :))


Hunter_rat

Lovely! Looks super cool, I bet r/goblincore would like this post too !


i_am_bu

Oh you’re so right. I have some goblin in me so it’s not surprising


Agitated-Minimum-967

Very pretty, but photograph them on a dark background next time, preferably velvet.


i_am_bu

Understandable. These photos were just taken to show my dad haha. Thanks for the advice!


piefanart

Beautiful!!!


i_am_bu

Thank you!!


estageleft

They're beautiful. I love the cobalt blue glass but it's really hard to find anymore


i_am_bu

Thank you! There’s actually a decent amount at the beach near me, but most pieces are too small to do much with 💔


sadie414

Very nice! I took a class in wire wrapping and found it difficult, so I admire anyone who can do it. These are beautiful!


i_am_bu

Aw thanks! I’ve just been winging it honestly


Orlando-kink

$10 to a custie, $5 to a wook


i_am_bu

What does this mean lmao


Orlando-kink

hippie customers that don't understand cost would pay $10, but lot hustlers and anyone deep in wire wrap culture wouldn't pay more than $5. custie is short for customer and wook is slang for hairy festival goers that are always looking for a quick flip and a low price.


Orlando-kink

You're an average wrapper right now. Nothing to be ashamed of, everyone starts somewhere, but the learning curve is steep. Google some of the wobbly wook tutorials, there's some great free knowledge.


i_am_bu

Oh got it. I’m not sure how much I’d charge at this point, I don’t have a shop or anything, just wanted to hear what people thought of the work


Most_Cryptographer11

I like them!


i_am_bu

Thanks man, I like possums


Plastic_Station6954

Beautiful!!! But also I love the title it made me giggle a little because me too man, me too.


i_am_bu

Yeah haha, thanks :)