Wire wrapping is a great creative technique when it comes to jewellery making. From wrapping beads and crystals to add extra detail, to forming ear wires and other unique jewellery shapes, there are plenty of ways to use this method. But before you get started, you need to know what the essential tools for wire wrapping are – and how to use them. What we love about this … [Read more...]
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4 Wire Wrapping Techniques For Your Wire Work
Wire wrapping techniques in jewellery making are vast. They range from making basic loops to producing intricately stone set, wire wrapped pendants. There are many different designs you can create using wire wrapping techniques, so if you’re just starting out and experimenting with different wire jewellery designs, you’ve come to the right place. Read our guide on the … [Read more...]
How Decorative Bezel Wire Will Improve Your Settings
Decorative bezel wire. Whether it’s scalloped, serrated or an intricate gallery strip, the best thing about it is that it enhances your settings and gives you a sleek, professional finish. Whatever you’re working on - whether it’s a pendant or ring – make good use of decorative bezel wire to augment your gemstone of choice. Bezel wire basics What is bearer wire? Bearer wire, … [Read more...]
How To Make Wire Wrapped Earrings
Wire wrapping is a skill that anyone can pick up and master in jewellery making. The beauty of making wire wrapped jewellery is that there is no right or wrong way of going about it – you can create free form patterns with your wire, so making wire wrapped earrings is an excellent way for beginners to get started. That’s why we’ve put together this simple step by step guide … [Read more...]
How To Make Wire Wrapped Rings
If you’re still in the process of mastering the use of your round nose pliers, this is the ideal jewellery making project for you to take on. In this tutorial you’ll learn two new skills: How to make wire rings – a simple ring made with leftover wire that will help you master the use of your pliers and get creative with your own design ideas. How to make wire rings with … [Read more...]
How To Make An S Clasp With Wire
Are you new to making your own findings? Or just haven’t had the time to make your own necklace and bracelet clasps? If you’re looking to expand on your jewellery making skills and would like to start with findings, learning how to make a wire wrapped clasp is a great place to start. Use our step by step guide below to perfect your first wire wrap clasp. Step by step guide: … [Read more...]
Review: Beadalon Artistic Wire Findings Forms
by Lorraine Sanderson Beadalon is a brand synonymous with quality within the jewellery making community, and their Artistic Wire Findings Forming Jig is a must have, in my opinion, in order to achieve symmetry and consistency in your jewellery. Each jig has a full set of written and pictorial instructions making it easy to follow, along with the most suitable gauges of wire to … [Read more...]
Designer of the Month – Niyanta Shah
Jewellery maker Niyanta Shah has self taught herself beadweaving and wire wrapping. She has also taken courses for jewellery design & drawing, as well as wedding jewellery and tiara making at The London Jewellery School. She loves making delicate and dainty jewellery but wouldn't say no to big and bold either. Learn more about this month's Designer of the Month below Let … [Read more...]
Designer of the Month – Lydia Taylor
July’s Designer of the Month is Lydia Taylor. An artistic silversmith that enjoys working with copper and silver, as well as sculpting with metal clay. Learn more about her, her background, what inspires her and what she thinks will be the next trend to take off with jewellery makers in this month’s Designer of the Month. Let us know a bit about yourself, detailing your … [Read more...]
Designer of the Month – Derek Prescott
Jewellery maker Derek Prescott keeps coming back to jewellery making, as his passion for it is so strong. His work is experimental, inspired by nature and easy to wear. View some of his work, read about where he gets his inspiration from and more in this month’s Designer of the Month interview. Let us know a bit about yourself, detailing your background, study and training … [Read more...]