All posts by Judy Ellis

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    Free Pattern: Wire-wrapped Bead Link Bracelet by Abby Hook

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 10th, 2017 Wire-wrapped Bead Link Bracelet by Abby Hook A simple way to add extra interest to a beaded chain is to create wrapped links. Not only is...

    • Posted July 10, 2017
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  • WireJewelrySymmetryTip_JFT_P01
    Sawing Symmetrical Shapes by Judy Freyer Thompson

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 7th, 2017 Sawing Symmetrical Shapes by Judy Freyer Thompson I’ve been frustrated in the past with the failure to make pieces sawn with a jeweler’s saw match correctly...

    • Posted July 7, 2017
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  • pattern_125_venetian-glass-chain-maille-bracelet
    Free Pattern: Venetian Glass Chain Maille Bracelet by Kylie Jones

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 6th, 2017 Venetian Glass Chain Maille Bracelet by Kylie Jones An intricate chain maille bead cap with a helm chain border sets off these gorgeous hand blown glass...

    • Posted July 6, 2017
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    The Five Cs of Wire Wrapping: Step 4: Cover then Cut By Melissa Cable

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 5th, 2017 The Five Cs of Wire Wrapping: Step 4: Cover then Cut by Melissa Cable Your beautiful wrapped coil is complete and now all that’s left is...

    • Posted July 5, 2017
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    In A Pinch Tools by Delilah

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 4th, 2017 In A Pinch Tools by Delilah   Improvising when jewelry making is pretty standard. We’re all always figuring out new and best ways to create. And...

    • Posted July 4, 2017
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  • pattern_218_bloom-wire-earrings
    Free Pattern: Bloom Earrings by Oksana Truhan

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 3rd, 2017 Bloom Wire Earrings by Oksana Truhan These earrings will teach you a bunch of great wire techniques! Weaving, coiling, making loops and spirals! Grab your pliers...

    • Posted July 3, 2017
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    Non-Tarnishing Storage for Sterling Wire By Denise Peck

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 30th, 2017 Non-Tarnishing Storage for Sterling Wire by Denise Peck   I know this is a huge problem for me and anyone else who lives in a humid...

    • Posted June 30, 2017
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  • pattern_130_leather-and-chain-maille-bracelet
    Free Pattern: Leather and Chain Maille Bracelet by Kylie Jones

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 29th, 2017 Leather and Chain Maille Bracelet by Kylie Jones This modern bracelet is great for women and men. It uses stainless steel chain maille pieces that are...

    • Posted June 29, 2017
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    The Five Cs of Wire Wrapping: Step 3: Coil By Melissa Cable

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 28th, 2017 The Five “Cs” of Wire Wrapping: Step 3 Coil by Melissa Cable We are back with Step 3 of the 5 C’s of wire wrapping. This...

    • Posted June 28, 2017
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    Using Fewer Wires for Neater Weaving by Delilah

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 27th, 2017 Using Fewer Wires for Neater Weaving by Delilah   This is all about wire ends needing to be hidden and secured. Of course you must secure...

    • Posted June 27, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Loopy Loo Graduated Bracelet by Karen Meador

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 26th, 2017 Loopy Loo Graduated Wire Bracelet by Karen Meador This modern bracelet is easy to make and even easier to embellish with your favorite beads. It’s an...

    • Posted June 26, 2017
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  • How to Keep Your Weaving Perfect On Parallel Wires by Delilah

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 23rd, 2017 How to Keep Your Weaving Perfect On Parallel Wires by Delilah   If you put a double drilled bead onto the parallel wires you’re weaving together,...

    • Posted June 23, 2017
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  • pattern_216_chunky-iron-wire-chain
    Free Pattern: Chunky Steel Wire Chain By Judy Freyer Thompson

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 22nd, 2017 Chunky Steel Wire Chain by Judy Freyer Thompson Do you have some awesome focal pieces that scream for a chunky chain to showcase them? Make your...

    • Posted June 22, 2017
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    The Five Cs of Wire Wrapping: Step 2 Connect By Melissa Cable

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 21st, 2017 The Five “Cs” of Wire Wrapping: Step 2 Connect by Melissa Cable The next step in our in-depth look at the perfect wire wrapped loop is...

    • Posted June 21, 2017
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  • Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Forming Pliers

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 20th, 2017 Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Forming Pliers by Helen I. Driggs   Specialty Pliers: Forming Pliers Forming pliers are used to perform special bending...

    • Posted June 20, 2017
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  • pattern_215_wire-bird-pendant-with-cabochon
    Free Pattern: Wire Bird Pendant with Cabochon By Oksana Truhan

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 19th, 2017 Wire Bird Pendant with Cabochon by Oksana Truhan This wonderful little bird will show you how to wire on a cabochon and solder the copper. Ready...

    • Posted June 19, 2017
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