The Weekly Challenge: Wire

 by randofo

Last update Jun 2

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This Week's Challenge:
Make anything using wire of any sort


1st Place

Bottle Light Bulb by Random_Canadian

2nd Place

Wire Snowflake by ChrysN
Tilt Switches Made from Bottles of Craft Beads by fjordcarver
Chain maille necklace from scratch by bmelton1


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