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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreJewelry 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.
Read MoreTop 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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