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Knot a Ring - wire wrapping tutorial by MyWiredImagination

This listing is for the instructions to make this piece of jewelry, not the actual pieces, materials, or tools.

Knot a Ring tutorial teaches you step by step, how to form a great looking knot ring from one piece of wire and minimal tools. The initial project in this tutorial is rated as intermediate, but also includes more advanced variations; 2-wire knots and ½ round wire knots.

This tutorial not only teaches you a great looking ring, but valuable techniques on affecting ring sizes, and working on a mandrel.

Altering the number of wraps on the mandrel, metal used, how tightly the knot is pulled, and choosing to oxidize or not, creates a very satisfying variety of looks in this ring. Also try using 18g for a ladies ring and a heavier gauge for a man's ring, and create a beautiful his and hers set of bands.

►It is suggested that you tie at least one ring in copper or similar inexpensive wire before moving on to Sterling or GF, and definitely before moving on to ½ round wire.◄

The design is loosely based on a combination of the Josephine Knot and Carrick Bend Knot, and inspired by Loren Damewood - 'the Knot King'☺

►►►Certified Copyright Registration Number :
TX 7-264-562

It is 20 pages with 26 steps in the Basic Knot (the included variations have extra steps) and 79 crisp, clear, detailed photographs. The file size is 2.32MB.


Materials suggested:
15 inches (38.1cm) 18 gauge dead soft round wire.

Optional: 16 gauge or heavier ½ round wire, dead soft.

Tools needed:
Ring Mandrel
Nylon Hammer
Nylon jaw pliers; Round-nose Pliers
Flush Cutters
Ruler, Permanent Marker (Sharpie)
Optional: Stepped Ring Mandrel

This is a PDF file - To view this tutorial you will need a copy of Adobe's Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html, however most computers with basic programming are already capable of reading a pdf file.

The tutorial with be sent within 6 to 12 hrs of receiving payment, in most cases MUCH, MUCH sooner; If you have several e-mail addresses, please specify which one you prefer I use, otherwise it will just be sent to the e-mail address listed in your PAYMENT information.

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I hope you enjoy making these pieces, please contact me with any questions you have about it. You may post pictures of the pieces YOU make with this tutorial, in any message boards, forums, or blogs you have, or are a part of, and credit where you learned this is appreciated.
You may make pieces for sale from this tutorial, but please don't MASS produce them - again credit where you learned the design is greatly appreciated.

However, PLEASE respect ownership of intellectual property, and DO NOT post the actual tutorial in forums, blogs and message boards; DO NOT mass produce, or share this tutorial in any form.

Update: 02-25-2010 In my tutorial I give credit to Loren Damewood, because like many people, Loren was my experience with knotted rings. It has been brought to my attention by a friend, that Jim Llewellyn published a knotted ring in a publication in 1974 that I had not seen. It is my understanding that Mr. Llewellyn learned his craft from C.G. Oxley, an extremely popular wire worker in the early 20th century. Metal in knotted form has been found in ancient gravesides all over Europe. I'm proud to be one of the latest in a long line of wire artists who practice this form.

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