Posts

Showing posts with the label wire wrapping

How to Make I-Cord Flowers (Knitted Wire Flower DIY)

How to Make I-Cord Flowers (Knitted Wire Flower DIY) DIY Yarn-Wrapped Wire Roses with I-Cord 🌹 A Beautiful Beginner-Friendly Tutorial combining the Caydo Electric Knitting Machine + Big Happy Jig from We R Makers. LONG LASTING FLOWERS: If you’ve ever wondered how to make a flower that never fades, this project is going to be your new favorite.  These beautiful flowers combine the structure of wire art with the softness of knitted i-cord, resulting in a stunning handmade diy creation that looks intricate—but is actually very approachable for a beginner. FULL TUTORIAL GUIDES FOR EACH OF THE TOOLS USED HERE: Easy I-cord using the Caydo Electric i-cord Knitting Machine Easy wire forming using the We R Makers Big Happy Jig Let's get started! WIRE ROSES WRAPPED IN YARN FOR BEGINNERS: This is one of those rare projects where everything just clicks.  The machine does the repetitive work, the jig keeps your shapes consistent, and you get to focus on the fun part—bringing your i-cord f...

How to Use We R Makers Big Happy Jig Wire Board DIY

How to Use We R Makers Big Happy Jig Wire Board DIY I found the perfect tool for bending and shaping metal that makes it simple, doable and fun! The Big Happy Jig tool from We R Makers takes all the guesswork out of shaping wire.  With just a few pegs and a sturdy base, you can wrap wire into beautiful shapes for jewelry, cards, wall art, and even larger home decor projects. USING THE HAPPY JIG! I recently spent an afternoon playing with the We R Memory Keepers, now We R Makers, Big Happy Jig , and it quickly became one of my favorite craft tools.  I started by following a couple of the included design templates in the manual, and within minutes I had made the cutest little wire shapes!  After making a flamingo and a monstera leaf, I felt confident enough to design my own project—a long-stem wire rose. If you’ve never tried wire shaping before, this tutorial will walk you through everything you need to know—from setting up the jig to creating your own custom wire designs...