Hi all,
First, I want to thank Michael David Sturlin very much for his very
clear instructions on how to crochet wire. I tried it years ago and
didn’t get it at all, and this time I was more successful. I also
really appreciated his comments about mindfulness and the insight he
provided after all those years of working with the technique. Thank
you so much for the work you put into the instructions! (And thanks
to Hanuman for Orchid in general! We are very fortunate…)
I thought I would share my observations from the perspective of a
newbie:
–I didn’t understand at all that the splice would be covered by
weaving as you continue on… So I spent some time trying to poke my
first splice down into the tube… duh! Next splice was far more
successful!
–I bent a little hook on the end so that the wire would point
through the next loop as I fed it through. It seems as though the
wire is turning with each loop, though, because with the subsequent
loop, my little bend is in the wrong place. Am I rotating the wire
incorrectly somehow? I can feel it hardening in my hands,
practically - I am using 24 ga fine silver.
– I found it helpful to draw a line around the scribe end with my
sharpie to indicate where to pull the loop tight. Also, stainless
knitting needles come in many sizes and are handy as they are
consistent width. They also come in nylon, acrylic and bamboo. I was
wondering if using wood or other material would cause less
stress/hardening of the wire–??
– Lastly and I guess most importantly - what are some effective
clasps and finishing methods to use? I would like to make the clasp
the focal point of the piece by using stones etc. I thought perhaps I
could bend some tubing?? Any ideas, or instruction on this would be
much appreciated.
Again, thank you for the instructions and the help! Happy holidays
to all!
Mary Ferrulli Barker
Addison Avenue FCU
@mary_barker1