With the right tools it really is very simple to make your own jewelry findings. This “S” clasp has an elegant look, but you can make one in just a few minutes. The tools I used to make this clasp: round nose pliers…
This week I’m going from one extreme to another. Since dragon #6, Rosalita, took SO long to make, I decided to go for a much smaller scale this time around. To learn why I’m making a dragon every week check out this post on Errol,…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday everyone! Today I’m finishing a necklace using techniques from Abby Hook’s Wire Jewelry Masterclass. Last week I showed you the figure eight chain in progress, plus the pendant. This week I’m putting it all together by making hook clasps….
Sometimes it’s fun to dig through the bead stash and pull out bits & pieces of chain, some orphan beads & put them all together in a pretty piece of jewelry. The gold chain and charms tie in all the differing components…
Sorry folks that I’m over a week late with dragon #6. But now she’s done, finally! To learn why I’m making a dragon every week check out this post on Errol, dragon #1, for the details. Click on any of the photos for a closer…
Today’s video shows you how easy it is to use a molding putty such as Easymold Silicone Putty to make molds and texture sheets of just about anything you can think of. You can then turn these molded objects into your own custom pieces…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday everyone! Yes, we are still quite snowed in here, but life goes on. Hopefully though, people will drive a little slower on the slippery stuff! Meanwhile on my desk I’ve continued to work through Abby Hook’s Wire Jewelry…
This necklace uses crystal bicone beads in a different sort of way, making strung wire shapes as accents. You could easily get creative with this, making bows or butterflies or other such things. I stuck with a simple loopy flower. The copper findings work perfectly…
You may think the idea of crocheting wire is difficult, but it’s actually quite easy. We’re not making crocheted fabric here, but only doing a simple chain stitch. The important thing to remember is to string your beads on first. The rest goes…
Happy What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday everyone! Today I’m coming to you from the land of ice and snow… that is, southeastern Massachusetts. We’re breaking snow total records here folks, 85.5 inches since the first of the year. I’m just thankful our oldest…
