Why Your Wire Keeps Breaking (And How Goldsmiths Prevent It)

In this video, we take a detailed look at the process of making and drawing wire for jewellery work. Whether you’re just starting your goldsmithing journey or looking to improve your technique, this guide will walk you through the essential steps and explain the reasons behind each stage. We cover: [Techniques, tips, and common mistakes to avoid.] 🔨 The Cast 📏 Creating the taper ⚙️ Rolling wire 💪 Drawing wire through a drawplate ✨ Straightening wire Along the way, we share plenty of practical tips from decades of bench experience, including how to work efficiently, and achieve better results. Drawing wire is one of the fundamental skills in traditional jewellery making and a process every goldsmith should understand. Once you learn how to control your material, it opens up countless possibilities for creating rings, settings, chains, findings, and much more. If you’re learning goldsmithing, make sure to subscribe for more free jewellery-making tutorials, techniques, and behind-the-bench knowledge. If you’d like to support the channel and help keep these videos coming, you can buy me a coffee here: ☕ [https://buymeacoffee.com/Jacothejeweller] #jewellerymaking #jewellerytutorial #wiredrawingmachine #jewellerytips 00:00:00 – 00:00:51 Introduction | Why Good Wire Matters 00:00:51 – 00:01:10 Preparing a Good Cast 00:01:10 – 00:03:35 Rolling Wire Before Drawing: Tips & Common Mistakes 00:03:35 – 00:05:00 Understanding Annealing: When & Why 00:05:00 – 00:06:10 Creating a Taper for Wire Drawing 00:06:10 – 00:08:42 Drawing Wire: Tips & What to Avoid 00:08:42 – 00:10:00 Straightening & Tensioning Drawn Wire 00:10:00 – 00:11:05 Final Thoughts