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2009-02-22, 12:27pm
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Bracelet Tutorial-TESTERS NEEDED!
Hi All,
I've been working on two tutorials, one a bracelet, the other my birds. Both are nearly done, but the bracelet more so. I have a tester for the bird tutorial, but I really could use help the the bracelet. I had hoped to post it today, but preliminary testing pointed out the need for additional instructions. I would like to pick one or two testers this evening and will send the PDF files at that point. The testers will get the test copy as well as the full version when it is done and I'll send you a thank you gift as well.
I still have photos to add, but I'd estimate that this tutorial will be weighing in at about 1.5 MB when it is ready to test. I'd like to find folks that have some wire experience, wire, as well as the following tools:
• Sturdy pair of round nose pliers
• Sturdy pair of wire cutters, flush cutters preferred
• Nylon-jawed pliers or masking tape-wrapped flat-jawed pliers
• File smooth cut ends of wire
• #00 or #0000 steel wool
• Brass brush
Here is the bracelet and a couple of variations:
10 gauge wire
12 gauge wire
14 gauge wire
It uses 10, 12, 14 gauge wire and can be made in a cuff, focal or charm style. I'm including instructions for kiln annealing the wire and for a number of variations, as well as LOS use and boiled egg patina. I recommend practicing with smaller gauge wire first. If you are interested, please pm me with your email address as well as a brief description of your experience with wire.
Thank so much!
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2009-02-22, 12:40pm
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Oh I love that bracelet!
I unfortunately don't have the correct gauges to test. Darn as I just bought a bunch of wire yesterday. I usually work in finer gauges. I will buy your tutorial when you are ready though. Gorgeous!
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2009-02-22, 1:18pm
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WOW! Thanks everybody for pm'ing me. I think I have all of my testers, now, but I still have to let them all know... 
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2009-02-22, 2:53pm
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I LOVE that bracelet Maria!!! First I was happy it was in copper and the other, I just loved the look of it!
I'd love to be a tester for you!!!! (I bought your mouse kit & tutorial from you if that helps)
karen
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2009-02-22, 5:18pm
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And I cannot wait for those tutorials!!!
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2009-02-22, 5:32pm
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Did someone say birds? Now I'm curious!!! I can't wait to see it!
Beautiful bracelets, btw!
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2009-02-23, 11:13am
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These are gonna be GREAT TUTS!!!! Can't wait to see what kinda bird you got going on there....The bracelets are Goregous!!!
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2009-02-23, 11:18am
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I love those Maria!
I am not a wire wrapper but those make me want to be one! 
Beautiful work!
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2009-02-23, 12:03pm
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dang missed out on this!! show pictures ladies
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2009-02-23, 3:23pm
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I'd LOVE to test the bracelet tutorial; I even have a supply of silver wire in 12 and 14 gauge. Please oh please oh please! I absolutely love this bracelet.
-Diane
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2009-02-24, 9:48am
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wow those are awesome!
will the bracelet tutorial be aimed at people with wire experience or is it for metal noobs too?
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2009-02-24, 10:07am
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Thanks everyone!
jojo, I have to wait for my testers to get back to me to be able to tell you that. I think its pretty easy once you get the rhythm down, but I've been working with wire for 12 years or so. I know I practiced a lot with 18 gauge wire when I first started this, but my first love is BIG wire, so it just begged to be bigger...way, way bigger.
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2009-02-24, 10:13am
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Is it ready yet? huh ? huh? lol
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LOL!
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looking forward to seeing the tutorial, that bracelet is awesome!!
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Still waiting, taps foot
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If you're still looking for tutorial testers...I'd like to put my hand up... 
Liz
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beautiful bracelets!!!
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2009-02-27, 2:18pm
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Hi
when you are done testing - I want to buy a tut!!!!!!!!!!! I love that bracelet...
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2009-03-01, 8:43am
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Woo-hoo! It's finished! Thanks, ladies for the help! Couldn't have done it without you!
I'll post in here on LE, as well as in my Etsy shop!
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