Introduction to Traditional Wire Jewelry

Are you ready to dive into the world of wire jewelry making? Look no further! We're thrilled to present a free video tutorial by Dale "Cougar" Armstrong that is jam-packed with invaluable knowledge and stunning visuals.

In this tutorial, Dale will guide you through the fundamentals of wire jewelry, including an exploration of wire shapes, materials, gauges, and tempers. You'll learn essential techniques such as straightening, measuring, and cutting wire, as well as creating jump rings, spirals, rosettes, and jewelry findings like ear wires.

And that's not all! Dale will even teach you how to craft a dazzling pair of earrings. Plus, she'll equip you with insights into the tools of the trade, ensuring you're well-prepared to set up your jeweler's bench and unleash your creativity.

Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the art of wire wrapping!

Dale "Cougar" Armstrong

A die-hard rockhound, lapidary, and wire jewelry designer, instructor and author, Dale credits her mom for spurring the main interest that led to Dale's chosen career. Her mother was an avid rockhound and many, weekend family adventures involved traipsing through the White Mountains of New Hampshire in search of abandoned pegmatite mines. This is where Dale’s fascination with, and education of rocks and minerals began, some 40 years ago.

With more than 40 years of experience, Dale uses absolutely no solder or glue in her traditional wire jewelry designs, and teaches how at jewelry making events in North America, Russia, Ukraine and Switzerland. Her award winning work is sold in galleries and has appeared in many printed publications.

Author of numerous magazine and Internet articles and the bestselling book, “Wirework: An Illustrated Guide to the Art of Wire Wrapping”, Dale has made several series of instructional DVDs for WireJewelry.com

When she is not teaching or writing, Dale creates new designs in SE Tennessee where she enjoys her family, furry friends, gardens and tons of rocks.

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