Jewelry Tips and Tutorials — beginning wire wrap
Eye of the Hurricane Wire Wrapped Pendant, Beginner Wire Wrapping
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The primary project uses a large crystal in a 'sew-on' type setting, but since not everyone has access to those, variations are included for using a coin bead or plain round beads. It's also easily adaptable from a vertical pendant, to a horizontal focal, and even to a focal/clasp on a bracelet
How To Make Gemstone Rings: 8 Tutorials
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At some point or another, every jewelry maker considers making a gemstone ring. These tutorials will help turn that idea into a reality.
Updated 04/21/2019 to include the full article and fix broken links.
Happy creating! Bobbi
Treasured Hearts: Create a Charm Holder Pendant
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Do you have a collection of jewelry charms you’d like to wear, but don’t want to just slide them all on a chain? This cute little wirework tutorial shows you how to make a simple but elegant pendant to hold those cherished charms.
Guardian Faeries or Angels, Wire Wrap Jewelry Tutorial
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This is a cute quick little tutorial to make “Faerie” earrings or pendants. 'Dress' them up in holiday colors for Christmas, or in your favorite colors to wear year round.
How to Make Stud Earrings
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Post or stud earrings are an important staple in any jewelry wardrobe. They can be dainty and understated for everyday wear, dazzling and glitzy for that special night on the town or anywhere in between. If you’ve hesitated making your own because you thought they were too difficult, think again. Post/stud earrings are probably one of the easiest jewelry designs to make. With almost infinite design possibilities, it’ll be tough to run out of ideas. FOLLOW THIS STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE STUD EARRINGS! STEP 1. Start with 2 straightened pieces of 22 or 20ga half hard round...