Sherrie Lingerfelt
Sherrie Lingerfelt is a native of the Deep South and a full-time, high school math teacher who has always had her hands in one craft or another. Her interest in jewelry making began more than twenty years ago, by mixing macramé with fossils and stones, which progressed into beading. After discovering the Wire-Sculpture website many years ago, Sherrie’s fascination with wire led her to meet and take classes with Dale ‘Cougar’ Armstrong and her life changed forever.
Sherrie is now a wire jewelry artist who combines her Native American heritage with her love of geometry and nature, to create fabulous wire jewelry designs that have taken many awards. Her inspiration comes from various sources, and she is often seen pulling out an ever present, mini-notebook to sketch lines from architecture as future ‘design fodder’. Sherrie and her husband Larry live on their farm in Fyffe, Alabama.
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What a great clip and what a pleasant teacher. I would never have thought of this on my own.
Great clip but how do you know how much wire you will need? I noticed you had the “perfect length”.
Thanks Donna, we actually used a piece of 21g square half-hard wire, (that had already been twisted), it was 1-1/4 inches long. Because using different gauges will produce different results, I suggest using practice wire or scraps, and recording the various results in a notebook so you’ll know exactly how much you will need for future projects.
Dale/Cgr
Great video Sherry, I’d like to add one more storage idea to yours . I use the large three ring binders and plastic magazine sleeves with a small piece of Velcro at the top to keep them closed. I use the tab system like you do and also keep my wire in separate zip lock bags. I have it separated by wire type, gold ,silver, etc. size, and shape. I label the notebooks on the front and ends as to the content. Easy to store on a shelf and easy to grab and go for traveling.
What a great video on storing wire. This has been a struggle for me. Thank you for sharing with us.
Tremendous! I have struggled with a simple way to make such a well used piece!! Thank you for making it a beautiful day!
Thank you Sherrie for the great wire organizing ideas! I have quite a few rolls of different wires in a box and all unorganized. Your video will help me get organized. Thank you again!
Hi!
I do so hope that you continue with this series, it’s unreal!! Honestly enjoyed your innovative ways of working with wire. Your method of teaching is so laid back, and not intimidating — which is great for me!!! I’m an oldie but goodie, and handle this type of teaching much better. Great job!! The idea that you have shared these techniques is wonderful. I plan on mixing your techniques with mine! Being an artist, I’m always changing things. This is my compliment for you, because I’m told that I tend to be ‘out there, (which I love). Tee Hee! I’m really getting into wire wrapping, but a lot of times I use round wire and finish it by hammering. Also, I’ve been using copper, because I’m finding that it has such a nice quality. Am also planning on hitting it with a torch, which would add a gorgeous profusion of color. Have to find a place to do that though, because I live in an apt. (Don’t think that they would appreciate my having a torch, although they don’t know about my other tools either. Ha! Ha!) I just LOVE designing jewelry, and all of you are just great! Thanks so much for sharing with us novices. Sincerely, DIANA/Mermaid
I just want to say how very much I enjoy Sherri Lingerfelt’s video clips. They are always so useful, and she is a pleasure to listen to and watch. Another happy novice. Thanks, Gail
This is my first time to be on this web site, I had no idea that anything like this existed. I really learned by watching your videos and I’m looking forward to more.
Thanks
Phyllis
hi ms armstrong
iwas happy to see your web.i want your dvd and somebody teaching me. thank you
sincerely
rouhani