Since I do so much wire wrapping and hammering in my jewelry, I thought I’d give you some of the basics of working with wire. There are two reasons to hammer wire: to harden it and/or to reshape its cross section. In…
Don’t you just love how a little bit of wire can totally transform a couple of simple beads? (Click on the photos for a closer look.) These faceted blue teardrop beads are quite pretty all on their own, but with messy wraps and a…
It is so utterly freeing to be able to make everything in your jewelry, rather than having to rely on components and findings you get in the stores. It’s also great for those of us who are picky and want it to…
Yup, I’ve been having fun again, smacking things around on a Mini Anvil with a Craft Hammer. Doncha just love the sparkly look of flattened, hammered wire? The first time you try it you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to do. Happy creating!…