New! Jewelry Tutorial, The Marvelous Marquise, Wire Wrapped Earring Pattern

Another little something I put together to challenge your wire desires :))

I’ve designed this pattern so that you can make both earrings AND a wonderful matching pendant from it. They are perfectly symmetrical so that you can simply go through the tutorial, step by step once, twice or three times, to make the earrings and/or the pendant! Additional instruction is included for the handmade ear wires and pendant bale.

There are 20 pages packed full of detailed instruction and over 130 close up images in 41 Steps. Estimated project time = 3 hours (earrings) an additional hour for a matching pendant.

A wonderful and challenging project for any level of wire artist.
Click the images to enlarge and get a closer look.
You can purchase this wonderful project at my Etsy store... click here to go there!

   

Supplies:
22 gauge, round wires (frame wires)
28 gauge, round wire (weaving wire)
Two, Marquise beads, 20mm long, 8 mm wide, side drilled
Six, 4mm, silver beads
Two, machine made earring hooks (optional)
20 gauge, round wires (handmade earring hooks and pendant bail, optional)

Tools:
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutters
Ruler
Grid paper (optional)

New Jewelry Tutorial! Heart of Diamonds, Advanced Wire Wrapped Earrings Project

Heart of Diamonds, what a deal! ;)

I designed this earring project in such a way that you can also use the same steps to make a matching pendant! This advanced wire tutorial contains over 120 clear, up close images and 22 pages of detailed instruction, in 41 Steps. A second digital file is included free, describing how to create your own earring hooks and necklace clasp. It also contains the pendant information including design variations.

This is a wonderful and challenging project for any level of wire artist. Learn the basics of wire weaving as well as a gorgeous symmetrical design. 

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Click here to visit my Etsy store and the tutorial listing

Estimated Project Time:2 - 3 hours

Supplies
Two, 10mm Briolette beads, side drilled
Four, 4mm Round silver beads
Two, standard earring hooks

Frame WiresSix, 22 gauge, round wire, cut 1 foot each
Weaving WiresTwo, 28 gauge, round wire, cut 4 feet each
Utility WiresFour, 28 gauge, round wire, cut 6 inches each

Tools:Wire cutters
Flat nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Ruler
Dowel (or a pen to bend earring hooks on)

Assumed Skills:Coiling
Using jewelry tools (pliers, cutters, etc)
Long wire management

New Jewelry Tutorial! The Galaxy Ring! DIY Wire Weaved Jewelry Project

Are you spiraling?  This is the newest addition to my wire wrapped jewelry tutorials and can be found in my Etsy store ... Click here to shop for it.

I've designed this ring to be clean on the inside, so it's 'scratch free' when wearing.  It makes for a wonderful and challenging project as well as a gorgeous gift for yourself or a special someone.  You will learn the basics of wire weaving a professional ring shank as well as this attractive wire sculpting design.  There are 36 detailed steps with over 100 large, clear images on each page, walking you through every twist and turn.  Have fun with this design and add it to your awesome list of wire jewelry skills!

  

Estimated Project Time: 2 - 3 hours Supplies: Three, 7 inch, 20 gauge wires (Frame wires) One, 5 feet, 26 gauge wire (Weaving wire) One, 8mm round bead. Tools: Wire cutters Round nose pliers Flat nose pliers Jewelry hammer Ruler Ring Mandrel