All posts by Judy Ellis

  • pattern_213_japanese-takara-chain-maille-necklace
    Free Pattern: Japanese Takara Chain Maille Necklace

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 25th, 2017 Japanese Takara Chain Maille Necklace by Marilyn Gardiner This chain mail necklace is composed of 5 triangular segments that are linked together with extra-large rings to...

    • Posted May 25, 2017
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  • plr-588.00
    Featured Tool: Split Ring Plier

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Featured Tool Tip for May 24th, 2017 Hi-Tech Split Ring Plier with Spring – PLR-588.00 by Kate Richbourg Today we feature a short video by Kate Richbourg on how to use the Split...

    • Posted May 23, 2017
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  • pattern_182_twisted-copper-wire-cuff
    Free Pattern: Twisted Copper Wire Cuff

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 22nd, 2017 Twisted Copper Wire Cuff by Judy Freyer Thompson Want to try your torch at soldering with copper wire solder AND create a rustic copper cuff bracelet?...

    • Posted May 22, 2017
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  • gau-144.10
    Get to Know Your Hand Tools – The B+S Gauge – By Helen I. Driggs

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for May 23rd, 2017 Get to Know Your Hand Tools by Helen I. Driggs   Gauges and Guides: The B+S Gauge The B+S gauge is also known as the American...

    • Posted May 22, 2017
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  • Euro CU 09.49.51
    A New Idea for Starting a Chainmail Weave by Marilyn Gardiner

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for May 19th, 2017 A New Idea for Starting a Chainmail Weave by Marilyn Gardiner   The starting rings of some chainmail weaves are very difficult to keep in order...

    • Posted May 19, 2017
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  • opening shot
    Free Pattern: Cabochon Woven Wire Pendant by Dianna Biehl Mooses

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 18th, 2017 Cabochon Woven Wire Pendant by Dianna Biehl Mooses Dianna Says: My cabochon is quite small, at just 2″ around, but you can alter this pattern to...

    • Posted May 18, 2017
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  • g2-110
    Featured Tool: Coil Cutting Plier

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Featured Tool Tip for May 17th, 2017 7 Inch Coil Cutting Jump Ring Making Plier – G2-110 by Kate Richbourg Today we feature a short video by Kate Richbourg on how to use the...

    • Posted May 16, 2017
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  • complete the loop
    An Alternative Way to Use Your Pliers By Denise Peck

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for May 16th, 2017 An Alternative Way to Use Your Pliers by Denise Peck      It’s a natural tendency, when holding pliers, to use it as a bending tool. When...

    • Posted May 16, 2017
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  • pattern_101_copper-braided-chain-maille-bracelet
    Free Pattern: Copper Braided Chain Maille Bracelet

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 15th, 2017 Copper Braided Chain Maille Bracelet by Kylie Jones This bracelet uses the 4 in 1 chain maille weave in a thin band with a decorative plaited...

    • Posted May 15, 2017
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  • Cutter Tip 2
    Cutting Tips By Abbi Berta

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for May 12th, 2017 Cutting Tips by Abbi Berta      Cutting thick gauges of wire can be a tough job, especially when your cutter isn’t up to the task.  Traditionally,...

    • Posted May 12, 2017
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  • pattern_194_hammered-lace-earrings
    Free Pattern: Hammered Lace Earrings

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 11th, 2017 Hammered Lace Earrings by Kimberly Newman In this tutorial you will learn how to make Hammered Lace Earrings. Materials: 16 Gauge Round Dead Soft Copper Wire (Pattern...

    • Posted May 11, 2017
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  • 17MarchCCJewelry
    Color Inspiration: Tropical Foliage

    Wire Jewelry Article for May 10th, 2017 This month’s Color Inspiration photo was a vacation snap shot of a garden on St. Kitts. Tropical foliage is so trendy right now and the shapes and colors are a...

    • Posted May 10, 2017
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  • 2 bangle tip
    Bangle Sizing Tip by Abbi Berta

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for May 9th, 2017 Sizing a Bangle by Abbi Berta      Sizing a bangle can almost be an impossible task without the correct knowledge and tools on hand.  The old...

    • Posted May 9, 2017
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  • element_149_delilah_beaded-bezel-wire-ring_59
    Free Pattern: Beaded Bezel Wire Ring

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 8th, 2017 Beaded Bezel Wire Ring by Delilah In this tutorial you will learn how to make a beautiful ring with silver plated wire, metal beads and a...

    • Posted May 8, 2017
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  • lesson_109_inverted-round-maille-temple-earrings
    FREE Pattern: Inverted Round Maille Temple Earrings

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 6th, 2017 Inverted Round Maille Temple Earrings by Kylie Jones These gorgeous earrings remind me of Buddhist pagoda temples. The patterns of the inverted rings are similar to...

    • Posted May 6, 2017
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  • Windex-web(1)
    Sterling Silver + Glass Cleaner

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for May 5th, 2017 Sterling Silver + Glass Cleaner by Marilyn Gardiner Today our tip comes to us from Marilyn Gardiner . She shares with us some home methods for...

    • Posted May 4, 2017
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