Wire sculpting

Ever since I started FantasyWire I have shared how to make your own wire fairy sculpture. You'll find FULL instructions right here

This soft and malleable wire is easy to bend and holds its shape, making it perfect for armature, models, jewellery and floristry. See pictures for examples of how i use the wire myself for model and sculpture making. The thinner gauges of wire are good for small models or for wrapping around thick wire on larger models to provide more grip for the clay and foil. The thicker gauges are good for larger sculptures which need more support.

Have you ever dabbled with wire art? It dates back to 3000 BC and it's such an amazing medium to work with. Easy to shape and you can twist, wrap, braid, coil, weave and even crochet with it. Here are 7 quick tips to on how to turn wire into art.

UK artist Celia Smith works with various forms of wire to create delicate bird sculptures and installations. While somewhat abstract in appearance, the pieces are almost lifelike in form and scale as if drawn with a pen. You can see over 50 different pieces by the artist on her website. Not shy about her process or methods, she also offers wire sculpting workshops. More

Girl is 17" tall; 22.5" to top of balloon. I made her using primarily 16 ga. galvanized steel and 18 ga. copper.

Richard Stainthorp's wire sculptures look like they might come alive at any second.

Wire and Yellow Plastic Bag Closer Copyright © 2014 Lisa Fedon. All rights reserved. 2" x 3" x 3" "The less you look to others, th...

Lifesize Hummingbird wire sculpture - recycled copper