Ask the Experts Wire Working Q&A

Which wire hardness would be best for making roses for a necklace or bracelet?

If you are making traditional close-wrapped roses where you cross the wires over each other until you get a rose shape, we suggest dead-soft wire. This hardness is malleable and easy to work with. If you are making a more open-shaped rose, we suggest half-hard wire to help the roses keep their shape.

To learn how to make wire-wrapped roses, watch the video tutorial here.

- Patti