Wire Making

Wire is easy, inexpensive and fun.

Hello my name is Beth Sill. I'm a maker living in Wales specialising in wire.

I found my love of wire while I was studying a-level art at night school. I love creating art, it makes me relaxed & calm. Wire is a relatively unused craft but it's easy, inexpensive and fun.

Here are some 2 videos to show you how to make:

A wire butterfly (plus PDF attached).

A wire dragonfly (plus PDF attached).

Also 2 mini videos:

1.The materials + tools you will need.

2. A few exercises that will help you get used to using the wire.

Tools & materials you will need:

• Pliers & cutters 
• 1mm wire
• 1.2mm wire
• tape measure
• Beads & buttons

These videos will give you the wire outline and structure of your insects and then you can add whatever makes you happy! Coloured beads, buttons, ribbons. When you have finished you can display them at home, in the garden, maybe at work or in the community garden at work?

Really hope you've enjoyed making your unique insects!

About me:

I've been making things all my life. After completing my A level in art I have focused on wire.

I enjoy the process of creating sculptures.Its so satisfying and exciting seeing the shape appear. I make unique sculptures, commissions and also run workshops.

@wiremakercardiff

Videographer: Jonathan Dunn