wirework
Twisted metal craft
Wirework is objects or decorative work made from wire, often bent, twisted, or woven into patterns: The garden gate featured ornate wirework.
The term covers both functional items like fencing and artistic pieces like jewelry or sculptures.
A wireworker practices the craft.
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
precision · pliers · cutters · bending · shaping · coiling · twisting · wrapping
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- laceworkOrnamental open-weave fabric
- meshworkInterlaced strand structure
- knotworkDecorative intertwined patterns
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
detailed · elaborate · interlaced · ornate · spiral · woven · braided · scrollwork
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
brooch · clasp · beading · choker · anklet · bangle · cuff · tiara
Interlocking open weave
- nettingInterlaced open fabric
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- fencingCombat with blunted blades
- cageBarred confinement structure
coop · trellis · espalier · gabion · reinforcement
artisan
Skilled manual tradesperson
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- skillAcquired ability through practice
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
technique · precision · pliers · cutters · bending · shaping · coiling · twisting · wrapping · jig
filigree
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- laceworkOrnamental open-weave fabric
- meshworkInterlaced strand structure
- knotworkDecorative intertwined patterns
intricate · detailed · elaborate · interlaced · ornate · spiral · woven · braided · scrollwork · lattice
filigree
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
earrings · brooch · clasp · beading · choker · anklet · bangle · cuff · tiara · setting
mesh
Interlocking open weave
armature
Rotating electromagnetic coil
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- installationProcess of putting in
- kineticRelating to motion
abstract · gallery · exhibit · maquette · mobile · framework · skeletal · form · contour · dimensional
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
bronze · silver · gold · nickel · galvanized · gauge · malleable · ductile · tempered · annealed
- DIY craftsknitting patterns, crochet patterns, sewing patterns, cross-stitch, needlepoint
- handicraftssewing, knitting, pottery, weaving, embroidery
- metalworkblacksmithing, gilding, silversmithing, enamel, metal crafts
- decorative motifsscrolls, flourishes, swirls, spirals, curls
- fine craftsfiligree, cloisonne, enamelwork, lacework, marquetry
- ornamental craftsfiligree, scrollwork, fretwork, lacework, tracery
wireworkcast metal
Alloy shaped by pouring
forged metal · casting · forging · die-casting · smithing
wireworkcasting
Shaping through liquid form
forging · die casting · sand casting · blacksmithing · machining
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