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Question: What is Wire Wrapping?
Answer: Wire Wrapping is an ancient form of art believed to originate in Egypt. It's when an artist makes a creative form using any type of wire. For instance- Jewelry

Question: How long has Jon been wire wrapping?
Answer: Jon has been wire wrapping for nearly 30 years now.

Question: How did Jon begin wire wrapping?
Answer: Jon began wire wrapping when he wanted something more creative to do with the many rocks that he had mined over the years.

Question: What type of wire does Jon use to wrapp with?
Answer: Jon uses Soft Sterling Silver 14G,16G,18G,20G,22G, and 24G wires most often. When custom ordered though, he will use 14k or 18k Gold wires if you choose.

Question: What types of tools does Jon work with?
Answer: Jon only uses four tools: His hands, pliers, wire cutters & a mandrel when sizing rings.

Question: What can Jon make with wire?
Answer: Jon can make jewelry like pendants, rings and bracelets. He also makes knickknacks once in a while too though. We call them Freestanding Pieces.

Question: What is a Freestanding Piece?
Answer: A Freestanding Piece is a rock that has been wire wrapped in such a form that it will stand on it's own. Jon will often use Quartz Crystal Clusters with Opals or Watermelon Tourmaline for these. They can range in size from 1/4" to 4" tall, depending upon the stone(s) being used.

Question: What is a Pendant?
Answer: A Pendant is a piece of jewelry that you hang from any chain or other type of necklace. Pendants can range in size from 1/4" to 6" long or 1/4" to 2" wide, depending upon the stone(s) being used.

Question: How does Jon know that his Rings are sized accurately?
Answer: Jon uses a professional grade steel ring mandrel to size his rings both before and after the ring has been made. He then pounds them out on the mandrel with a small rubber mallet, to ensure that the ring does not stretch any farther, except to conform to your finger.

Question: What does Jon base his pricing on?
Answer: Jon prices his items according to the following:
*How much the stone(s) being used in the piece has cost him.
*How much wire he has put into the piece (The cost of sterling silver is known to fluctuate quite often).
*How much work and/or time he has put into the piece.