Learn how to use a wire jig tool to make stunning wirework bracelet designs out of bulk jewelry wire. Brenda Schweder offers tips for success.

Wirework Bracelet Making by Brenda Schweder

Brenda Schweder shows how you can use her jewelry making jig tool, Now That's a Jig!, with jewelry wire to make gorgeous wire work bracelet designs.

How do you set-up a wire wrapping studio? From setting up your work area to basic supplies, we cover a lot of information in this article.

by Erica Stice

Setting Up Your Wire Wrapping Jewelry Studio

Ready to wire wrap? Get prepared with this article! We've covered the studio area, gauges of wire, beginner tools and some materials that you can use when wire wrapping.

This guide covers pattern wire and gallery wire used in jewelry making. What are they? What is the difference between them?

by Erica Stice

Pattern & Gallery Wire Guide: The 411

Explore pattern wire and gallery wire used in the jewelry studio in this overview guide on essential materials for your design practice.

Have fun adding wire embellishment to your jewelry making designs! By simply adding a swirl or organic shape, you've added a new element to your design.

by Erica Stice

Soldering Wire Embellishments to the Surface of your Jewelry Designs

Soldered wire accents allow you to create geometric designs with a line drawing feel. But, soldering thin wires onto sheet metal is a challenge. Our very own Studio Coordinator, Erica Stice, has some tips and a video.

Shaping fancy and pattern wires, soldering tips and choosing the right jewelry making tools to shape and form the wire links with.

by Erica Stice

Fancy Jewelry Wires: Shaping & Soldering Wire Links

Fancy wires are versatile jewelry studio materials. Check out this week's blog to see design ideas and learn how to shape and solder fancy wire links.

Learn how to select jewelry wire gauge thickness and hardness temper for your material needs in this handy guide to jewelry metals properties.

by Erica Stice

What Jewelry Wire Gauge & Hardness Do You Need?

Learn the ins and outs of sheet and wire gauges and metal tempers so you can make the right choices for your jewelry designs. This popular blog post was updated in 2019.

Learn riveting cold connection techniques for your jewelry designs. This guide covers how to rivet using jewelry making wire.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Jewelry Making Technique: How to Create Rivets

Learn how to rivet your jewelry designs using wire cold connections. This guide will cover the essential findings you will need plus technique tips for success.

Wire wrapping on frames is a basic wirework jewelry making technique you can learn in an hour and continue playing with for years.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Top 5 Tips for Wire Wrapping on Frames

Learn wire wrapping with frames in this easy jewelry making tutorial to expand your wirewrapping skills. This popular blog post was updated in 2019.

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