After a quick trip to Europe, the designing bug has finally caught me again, and I’ve started working on two new tutorials! Both of these will be Very Easy projects and will be offered for free. Stay tuned!
Tutorial – Undercurrents Earrings
Undercurrents Earrings
The surface of the ocean shows only the smallest hint of the turbulence underneath the waves! This is a great project for practicing precise measuring and mirror images.
11 pages, 35 photos, 39 steps, plus design notes
USD $5.00
This tutorial was voted “Best Advanced Tutorial” &”Favourite Piece” by the Members of the International Guild of Wire Jewelry Artists, Earring Tutorials Contest 2007. IGWJA decided to put it into the advanced category for the purposes of the contest, but in my opinion, this is an easy project.
(FREE to IGWAJ members, login to the guild’s website to access the tutorials library. Note: IGWAJ version does not include all of the design notes)
Available now from my Tutorials Page.
Tutorial – Micki Ring
Micki Ring
This bold, geometric design was inspired by the work of Max Froehlich (1908-1997), a Swiss-born goldsmith who was part of the “Modern” school of jewellery design. With one change, it is possible to make two variations of this ring! In heavier gauges, it makes an appealing men’s ring! The ring is named after Micki Bleily of Parma, ID, for whom it was made as a Secret Santa gift in 2002.
Project instructions contain both variations – 11 pages, 52 photos, 43 steps, plus design notes
USD $5.00
Available now from my Tutorials Page.
Tutorial – Illusion Prong Ring
Illusion Prong Ring
This quick and simple ring creates an illusion prong setting for a 6 mm bead. A modified version of this project was published in “Contemporary Bead and Wire Jewelry” by Suzanne Tourtillott and Nathalie Mornu.
5 pages, 16 photos, 14 steps, plus design notes
USD $5.00
Available now from my Tutorials Page.
Tutorial – Stud Earrings
Stud Earrings Tutorial
Not eveyone likes to wear dangling earrings, so here’s a quick and easy-to-make pair of stud earrings!
6 pages, 23 photos, 20 steps, plus design notes
USD $5.00
Available now from my Tutorials Page.
Tutorial – Ancient Horn Earrings
Ancient Horn Earrings
This design is based on jewellery found in archeological excavations in Ancient Greece. Coiled beads of this shape were often used in necklaces. The beads were filled with wax to give them stability when strung. This design adds an ingenious trick to provide structure.
7 pages, 22 photos, 16 steps, plus design notes
USD $5.00
Available now from my Tutorials Page
Another Free Tutorial – Esprit Christmas Earrings
Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry published my tutorial on their website in Dec. 2005
17 photos, 17 steps
Download instructions here (opens a new window)
How to make French Kidney Earwires
Here’s a simple set of instructions for creating your own French Kidney Earwires. Or watch an online video tutorial of the instructions!
These are great for people who hate Shepherd’s Hook earwires – they are very secure to wear. Quick and easy – you’ll never buy these retail again!
5 pages, 12 photos, 12 steps, plus design notes
FREE
Check out the Tutorials Page for other tutorials.
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