All posts tagged "wire wrapping"

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    Gem Profile June 7: What is Rhyolite?

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Rhyolite Shop Rhyolite Beads When I was a child, my family took a vacation to Yellowstone every year where I ended up with more pictures of the rocks than of the geysers. One...

    • Posted June 7, 2013
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  • Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Abalone Shell Pendant by Cindy Massey
    Gem Profile Mar. 15: Where Paua and Abalone Come From

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Nautilus, Abalone, Paua, & Pinctada Maxima: The Cephalopods, Bivalves, and Gastropods` Shells used in Jewelry Shop Mother of Pearl Cabochons | Shop Shell Cameos | Shop Mother of Pearl Beads | Shop Mother...

    • Posted March 15, 2013
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  • Rhonda Chase, Featured Wire Jewelry Instructor

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for January 16, 2013 Featured Instructor: Rhonda Chase Rhonda Chase will be coming to Tucson to share her style of wire jewelry from her home in Northern California. Classically trained,...

    • Posted January 16, 2013
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  • Jodi Bombardier, Featured Wire Jewelry Instructor

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for January 14, 2013 Featured Instructor: Jodi Bombardier You’ve probably seen her in Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazine or in wire jewelry books – but now you can see...

    • Posted January 14, 2013
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    Wire Jewelry Tip July 11: Pantone`s Fall 2012 Color Forecast

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com The hot summer sun may be beating down on us as we work on our wire jewelry (preferably in the shade with good air conditioning) but it`s not too early to be designing...

    • Posted July 11, 2012
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  • Wire Jewelry Idea: Wire Butterfly Earrings or Pendant

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for December 28, 2011 Name: Taurins Earrings Submitted by: Catharine Temaluru Technique used: coiling, weaving, wire wrapping Materials used: Round Copper wire Swarovski crystal beads Freshwater Pearls Chain Ear wires...

    • Posted December 28, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: What Gauge of Wire Should I Use to Make Jewelry?

    by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong and Krystal Day, Wire-Sculpture.com In Part 1 of this series, How to Choose Wire Temper for Making Jewelry, we learned about the most popular wire tempers that are used to make wire jewelry...

    • Posted November 3, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wire Wrapping Freeform Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Hi Dale, I’ve learned a lot watching your videos and reading these tips. Thanks! My question has to do with framed freeform cab pendants. I’ve been intimidated about trying to wrap...

    • Posted October 19, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 18: Filigree Wire in Wirework

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 18, 2011 Question: What gauge and temper of wire is used for the intricate lacy curlicues commonly fill in the outlines of filigree components? -Shelly in Mililani, Hawaii Answer: Hi...

    • Posted October 17, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wire Wrapping Curved Cameos

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I have an Italian hand-cut shell cameo with a curved back. How do I wire wrap a cameo with a curved back? I have been able to wire wrap the cameos...

    • Posted September 6, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 27: Wrapping a Ring Shank

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for July 27, 2011 Question: Dale, thank you for all the wonderful information you provide. I always see your rings with a wrapped shank. Other than purchasing a video, is there any...

    • Posted July 27, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 19: Beginner DVDs for Wire Wrapping

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for July 19, 2011 Question: Hi, can you please recommend a beginner wire DVD or book to learn the basics? Thanks. -Susie in Sagle, Idaho Answer: Hi Susie, the best DVD set...

    • Posted July 18, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 18: Wire Wrapping a Briolette

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for July 18, 2011 Question: My question is about how to hang or wrap faceted crystal briolettes that have a hole across the top. I have ruined so many of them when...

    • Posted July 17, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip June 28: Supply Lists for Wire Jewelry DVDs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for June 28, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I am looking at purchasing your beginners video #1 (the wire bracelet), and I would like to order everything at once to get started with...

    • Posted June 27, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 29: Wrapping Coins for Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 29, 2011 Question: I have several coins I would like to make a wire frame for so I can make necklaces out of them. I would like to keep it...

    • Posted April 28, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Mar. 21: Building on Snake Style Chain

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for March 21, 2011 Question: I have some lovely sterling snake-style chain that I would like to experiment with. I want to open up one link so I can add a jump...

    • Posted March 20, 2011
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