Lettering is the art of forming letters, whether by calligraphy, painting or twisting a wire to give it the appearance of a word. In this datasheet, we'll explain how to form letters with Gold filled wire to create bracelets or rings with messages. It's a technique that may seem a little difficult at first, but above all requires practice.
Start by using simple 0.9 mm copper wire for practice, then harder wire such as Griffin's 0.8 mm Craft wire, before moving on to semi-hard 0.8 mm Gold Filled wire. Once you've mastered the technique with semi-hard Gold Filled, move on to hard Gold Filled wire, which will deform less easily. Beware: when you switch to Gold Filled wire, you should be aware that it does not stand up well to repeated twisting in one direction and then in the other at the same point. You'll need to give it the bend directly, without having to go over it several times.
Of course, you can also use 925 Sterling Silver wire. But you can also use 1.5 mm aluminum wire for decoration. For example, write a name or a word and place it on a bedroom door or living room wall.
For a bracelet, use 0.8 mm wire, and for a ring with several letters, 0.5 mm.
Start by writing the word you are going to form on a piece of paper. Try to visualize the thread as you write this word in one go. Below is an example of letters to form. Ideally, write it in actual size to help you keep the proportions correct as you form it.
Use a thin round pliers to form the wire. The different diameters of the pliers' cone will allow you to make circles and loops in one go and without unsightly bends in the middle of the curves.
For example, to make an "o", bend the wire with the tip of the pliers to start it and then use the larger diameter of the pliers to wrap the wire around and form a circle. You can use a pair of pliers with nylon tips to avoid marks on the wire.
Also create the hook and loop for the bracelet, then try it on for size. To create this closure you will need to know how to make a pigtail loop.
Once you are sure of the result, use the final yarn for your project. If you feel comfortable, start forming the word in the center, otherwise measure your starting level of the word carefully with your tests. Once the word is complete, you can add tassels and beads before forming the clasp. Give the bracelet the right curvature for the wrist by using a glass or other round shapes.
The formation of a ring is similar to that of the bracelet. Note, however, that for a ring with multiple letters you will need a thinner wire. Use 0.5 mm wire for 3 to 4 letters and 0.6 mm for a single small letter and 0.8 mm for a single large letter. Take a ring bearer to help you form the ring. You can finish it by twisting the wires, or for more elegance, by creating loops at each end of the wire.
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