The Ribbon Wire Wrapping™ Quick Video Gallery . . .

These video links will allow you to view some of the actual multi-media technical files pertaining to the Ribbon Wire Wrapping^TM Jewelry Systems.

Warning: You will need to have Microsoft's Media Player or Mac's Quicktime installed on your computer to view these MPG files. If you don't already have these important software programs, there are free downloads available from Microsoft and Macintosh. They're short and small and you can view them as streaming video or download the files and play them off your hard disk: it can be rather slow going in the browser if your modem isn't speedy.

Techniques in Shaping Gem Cages . . . (file: MPG - 2,673kb) The long, thin metal BezelBars represent the heart of the Ribbon Wire Wrapping™ Jewelry Making System. Once you've learned how to form a tight fitting Cage around the gemstone, the rest of the method falls right into place. This short, narrated video gives some techniques in forming the Cage, getting a tight fit and forming the appropriate shape.

A Quick Lesson in Wire Wrapping . . . (file: MPG - 6,498kb) Yes, some wire wrapping skills are necessary with the Ribbon Wire WrappingTM Jewelry Making Systems - and the basic skills required is the ability to wrap or loop half-round wire around a "stack." Just view this narrated video a few times and you'll see that this fundamental skill is not difficult but rather easy to develop and just as easy to apply. In no time at all you'll be on the way to wire wrapping i.e., Ribbon Wire Wrapping™ expertise.

The Soldering Method Used . . . (file: MPG - 3,739kb) If you can point or draw with a pencil, you can perform easily the type of soldering techniques used in Ribbon Wire Wrapping™. The technique is called tip soldering and is easy to learn and apply. Furthermore, to set up for soldering requires only a small investment in a $5 soldering tip and a few other items such as solder, flux, sponges which can be purchased in any hardware store.

Setting/Mounting Gems Tips . . . (file: MPG - 4,835kb) Because all prong tips for faceted gems in Ribbon Wire Wrapping™ are pre-shaped and pre-finished, you'll need only turn down the tips to complete a successful setting task. There's a trick to securing a prong tip over a faceted gemstone - and this narrated video explains the how and why for this highly valuable setting tip. It's only a short narrated video but it gives you setting tips setting gems for both commercial Snap Tite mountings as well as the larger Ribbon Wire Wrapping™ prongs. Just For Visiting Us - You Can Click Here to Sign Up For a Free 5-day Email Information Forum