Jewelry Tips and Tutorials

Wrapped loops - a secure loop for jewelry components - are an essential technique in making jewelry. Wrapped loops, unlike just a turned loop, can't come open by accident. Your dangly beads are far less likely to disappear without a trace. Learning to create them neatly, can be a bit tricky at first. The two biggest challenges I see my students struggle with, is creating wrapped loops, neatly and consistently. Step One - Invest in a decent pair of round nose pliers - half of the quality of your  work comes from the tools you use. You don't have to break the bank -...

So you’ve decided you’d like to sell your jewelry online? Notice I didn’t say "try." If you’re already thinking, "I’ll try... I’ll probably fail, but I’ll try," you’re setting yourself up for failure. Don’t do that to yourself!To quote Yoda, "Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." Now, granted you’re not going up against Darth Vader, but you still need the same positive mindset. There are hundreds of books on the subject, eBooks and blogs dedicated to ‘telling’ you how to sell online. The whole process can seem daunting at times, but taken one step at a...

Anybody that knows me even a little, knows how much I adore making rings - Check out this post by Gayle Bird on Craftsy's Jewelry Making Blog. "Learn How To Make Wire-Wrapped Rings" has fabulous tips for anyone interested in learning how to make wire-wrapped rings.thanks for stopping by!Hope to see you again soon!!Bobbi