Favorite Labradorite Wire Pendant
by Ellen Powell. (King of Prussia, PA) I experimented with beads and wire. This is the result of my 4th attempt. I am very pleased with it. I will keep this for myself! Ellen Powell EP Wire & Bead Designs
Continue readingAutumn Jewelry in Polymer Clay
by Patti Underwood. (Florida) This is a polymer clay bangle, just perfect for autumn. As polymer is very light weight, this is a pleasure to wear. The autumn colors would just about suit all fall outfits. It is created around a regular soda can, which fits most women. Two pairs of autumn earrings in polymer […]
Continue readingBeautiful Mauve Star Sapphire Wire Wrapped in Sterling Silver
by RebeccaJane Morgan. (Frostproof,Florida) My husband found this stone in NC, and turned it into a beautiful piece for my wire wrapping addiction. It is approximately the size of a nickel in diameter. We love to search nature for unusual stones to make into jewelry pieces. RebeccaJane Morgan Baubles Bangles and Beads By RJ Morgan
Continue readingEarring Remake
by Lynda. (Spring Valley, CA) I periodically go through my jewelry inventory to check connections, give a shine up, and pick out pieces that have not sold to consider for a remodel. This pair of copper earrings, despite a fun and flirty look, have been around too long. No takers. So I ditched the silk […]
Continue readingWinter Necklace
by Catherine. (Oklahoma) I had one branch focal left and some seed beads the reminded me of winter. I’ve been fiddling around with wire shapes, and liked this one. It took me awhile and almost a full spool of wire before I got it the way I wanted it. I have a wire jig, but […]
Continue readingTemple Labradorite Pendant
by Barbara B. Jacquin. (Uzes in the south of France) Always on the lookout for ideas for unique settings, I was inspired by a travel catalogue photo of a temple in Thailand. It was a little tricky to saw out the detail but in the end I was pleased with the result. My labradorite seems […]
Continue readingWire Teardrop Hoop Earrings (Tutorial)
by Rena Klingenberg. © 2003-Present Rena Klingenberg. All Rights Reserved These teardrop hoop earrings are a long, graceful shape created from a single piece of wire. Here’s how the earring looks when it’s being worn: And a closer look when it’s being worn: I like the long lovely line of the earwire on the back […]
Continue readingMore Memory Wire
by Janine Evans. (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) About this time last year, I fell in love with memory wire. Yes, I’ve bangled excessively! For the past few months, I’ve been thinking “what else can I do with this wire?” So I’ve turned my eye to earrings and necklaces. The attached photo is of a very simple […]
Continue readingAutumn Moon Festival Jewelry
by Dianne Culbertson-Jacques. I made these a few years ago for the Autumn Moon festival in our town. They went so well I make a few pair every year. They are simple to whip up with Lucite leaves in a variety of colors, copper jump rings, copper lever-backs, and a few random beads. They sell […]
Continue readingNeed Help with Scratch Removal on Metal
by Rachael. I’ve used files for smoothing out things like excess solder and scratches, but I’ve found that the files always scratch my metal badly, leaving lots of fine but noticeable scratches. Sandpaper / buffing compounds haven’t been sufficient remove the original or the new scratches. Can anyone suggest some quality but basic / necessary […]
Continue readingRecycled Assemblage Jewelry
by Janet Vacanti. (Lockport, NY) I love to walk the shores of Lake Ontario where I live. Most people collect beach glass, but I fill my pockets with metal objects. I am fascinated with the textures, patinas and rust on them. Their organic and mechanical shapes are also intriguing, but not as much as their […]
Continue readingPurple Labradorite Necklace
by Tina Murphy. (Kennewick, WA) I fell in Love with the New Purple Labradorite the moment I saw it! A relatively new discovery from Madagascar. Radiant colors of purples, Raspberry and orange are common! This piece is wrapped in Argentium Silver with a long Ethiopian Welo Opal and Amethyst necklace. Capturing the flash of a […]
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