{"id":11009,"date":"2017-02-04T09:56:09","date_gmt":"2017-02-04T14:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=11009"},"modified":"2018-10-09T16:51:15","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T20:51:15","slug":"use-french-wire-jewelry-friday-findings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2017\/02\/04\/use-french-wire-jewelry-friday-findings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use French Wire In Your Jewelry-Friday Findings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/beads-and-jewelry\/ff-french-wire-cover.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/beads-and-jewelry\/ff-french-wire-cover.jpg\" alt=\"ff french wire cover\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>French wire is one of those jewelry findings I had seen mentioned on occasion, but never had the opportunity to try. It&#8217;s not something your local craft store usually carries in their jewelry making section, but eventually I was intrigued enough to order some online.<\/p>\n<p>After having a chance to play and experiment a little bit I have to say that French wire is my kind of product: one with a terrific intended use,&nbsp;<em>but unlimited potential for other possibilities.&nbsp;<\/em>Oh yes, I do love possibilities. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>In today&#8217;s video I&#8217;ll show you how to use French wire with bead weaving wire and with beading thread, plus give you lots of ideas and suggestions for different ways you can use French wire in your jewelry and other creations.<\/p>\n<p>French wire comes in a few basic finishes. Be sure to double check the diameter size your are getting based on what you plan to use it for.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kxPhvd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gold plated French wire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ju9xQJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silver plated French wire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2jW4kjp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gold color French wire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2kxW2gL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Silver color French wire<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like a wider selection, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.firemountaingems.com\/search\/?keywords=french+wire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fire Mountain Gems has French wire<\/a> in copper, black and even with fancy twists.<\/p>\n<p>Btw, I mention at 1:30 in the video that I have a Friday Findings video on wire protectors, but it appears that I never made one, except perhaps in my mind! I was certain that I had. Weird.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Guess I know what I&#8217;ll be recording next week. \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the video and happy creating!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n-3lDxwJbdY\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Watch the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/n-3lDxwJbdY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Use French Wire In Your Jewelry-Friday Findings video<\/a> at YouTube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>French wire is one of those jewelry findings I had seen mentioned on occasion, but never had the opportunity to try. 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