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, cut it out and finished it.

I had made the clasp and jump rings. And knew that I wanted to string some gorgeous turquoise rondelle beads onto leather. I even knew that I was going to use .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 things, such as knotting but still I was concerned about the breakage. And what floated to the top of my head as a solution was just weird but if it worked, then OMG! It would be so 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.

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

SUCCESS! I was almost giddy with delight. The problem-solving challenges of jewelry making is one of my favorite things.

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

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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: $9.02
Gold Club Price: $6.77

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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.