Titan chains

[sheeletric]

Yep but they don't use it. The wire is to hard for that tool.

[eddiezwahm]

I do understand of course that the wire consumption goes quickly as you weave around the mandrel . What I am trying to figure out, is how long a wire is needed to make a bracelet that is seamless with no breaks at all to complete (1) bracelet.
For those folks who have already made them, have many pieces were used at what length to produce one bracelet ?

Thank you again

[yellowmini]

Originally Posted by sheeletric

Yep but they don't use it. The wire is to hard for that tool.

Thanks for the prompt answer! How are you doing on the chains? I would love to know more about your journey!

[sheeletric]

Thumbs up titan chains

[wizhoo]

Looks like a there has been at least 3 of us that took the plunge this past week. I'd like to hear how the rest of you are coming along with this project.

I got my kit two days ago and have been trying figure out the best way to do these things. These bracelets are a challenge to make and I have started and scraped my attempts a couple of times. I am now on my third attempt and am on my second wire length and it looks much better then the the other attempts.

I applaud the others on this thread that have completed a whole lot. This craft is harder and more time consuming then I originally thought mostly because the thickness and hardness of the wire is much more then I expected.

I plan to continue making a sample of #1 and #2 style to send them in to have the company take a look at them before I invest a lot of time in these.

[starlighthill]

Originally Posted by eddiezwahm

I do understand of course that the wire consumption goes quickly as you weave around the mandrel . What I am trying to figure out, is how long a wire is needed to make a bracelet that is seamless with no breaks at all to complete (1) bracelet.
For those folks who have already made them, have many pieces were used at what length to produce one bracelet ?

Thank you again

The piece of wire would have to be close to 17' long to make a seamless Style 1 bracelet. That is much too long to work with.
Diane

[starlighthill]

Originally Posted by wizhoo

Looks like a there has been at least 3 of us that took the plunge this past week. I'd like to hear how the rest of you are coming along with this project.


I applaud the others on this thread that have completed a whole lot. This craft is harder and more time consuming then I originally thought mostly because the thickness and hardness of the wire is much more then I expected.

Hang in there! It gets easier and faster with practice. When making a loop, grip the wire as close to the chain as possible and then pull through. Gripping it there will keep the wire from spiraling back on itself and tangling. I use the pliers to pull the wire through. Remember to pull it tight
Diane

[dimenheart]

Wow..You go girl !! Iam having a hard time..Thanks for all the help and input it helps

Dimenheart

[wizhoo]

Originally Posted by starlighthill

Hang in there! It gets easier and faster with practice. When making a loop, grip the wire as close to the chain as possible and then pull through. Gripping it there will keep the wire from spiraling back on itself and tangling. I use the pliers to pull the wire through. Remember to pull it tight
Diane

Thanks, Diane, reading through the thread you have done well and have been gracious enough to share your experience and advice.

I'm glad you mentioned "pull it tight" cause I was worried I was doing it wrong, but you would have to pull it tight to keep the loops small enough. I'm using a small flat-head screw driver to get under the loops to make a small opening if I'm having a hard time threading the wire through.

How is everyone else making out on these?

[yellowmini]

Well, it took 6 hours to figure this out well, and I went and got 22 guage and practiced doing #1. I just need to ask....do you have 3 or 4 ridges coming down? I've done it both ways.

For anyone else I recommend getting wire from a fabric place or whatever, and practicing. The beginning is the hardest, and it doesn't look right, but keep going it does straighten out after 2 or 3 rows. I will do the stainless wire tomorrow or the next day. Once you get the hang of this it is easy.

Thanks for answering asap!