The document provides instructions for four basic wire jewelry techniques: wrapped loops, coils, spirals, and texture. It then showcases five jewelry projects that utilize these techniques, each with detailed instructions, materials lists, and photos. The projects include a necklace using wrapped loops, a necklace featuring bead coils, a spiral-based necklace, a beaded necklace that textures wire, and a ring set incorporating multiple techniques.
How to Make Criss Cross Wire Earrings DIY Jewelry Making TutorialHouseofGems.com
How to Make Criss Cross Wire Earrings:
Materials:
Two ear wires
Two 8mm beads
Four 4 to 5mm beads
22 or 24 gauge wire
Two headpins
Tools:
Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Nylon Jaw Pliers (Optional)
Step 1:
Begin by cutting three 6 inch pieces of wire for each earring. Once this is done, bend one wire in half and twist it to create a loop as seen in the photo on the right.
Step 2:
Insert your headpin into the newly made loop on your wire. You are going to do this with all three wires that you have cut.
Step 3:
Slide your bead onto the headpin and wrap one of your wires around the bead and then around the top of the bead ensuring to go around about three times. Trim off excess wire.
Step 4:
Wrap another wire around the bead being sure to trim it once you are done.
Step 5:
Insert your smaller bead onto your headpin and wrap another loose wire around that bead. Trim off excess.
Step 6:
Slide on another one of your beads and trim off the excess wire just as you did in step 5.
Step 7:
Trim off your headpin until you have just enough to make a loop. Then, make a loop using your round nose pliers.
Step 8:
Attach your ear wire to your newly made pendant and you have now handmade your own beautiful earring! Repeat for a marvelous pair.
Rustic Romance Heart Pendant Wire Jewelry TutorialHouseofGems.com
This whimsical heart shaped pendant is made with two gauges of wire, and a single pink quartz bead. You only need basic wire wrapping skills to complete this lovely project! Kasia used antiqued copper wire to give the swirly necklace a rustic look.
How to Make Criss Cross Wire Earrings DIY Jewelry Making TutorialHouseofGems.com
How to Make Criss Cross Wire Earrings:
Materials:
Two ear wires
Two 8mm beads
Four 4 to 5mm beads
22 or 24 gauge wire
Two headpins
Tools:
Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Nylon Jaw Pliers (Optional)
Step 1:
Begin by cutting three 6 inch pieces of wire for each earring. Once this is done, bend one wire in half and twist it to create a loop as seen in the photo on the right.
Step 2:
Insert your headpin into the newly made loop on your wire. You are going to do this with all three wires that you have cut.
Step 3:
Slide your bead onto the headpin and wrap one of your wires around the bead and then around the top of the bead ensuring to go around about three times. Trim off excess wire.
Step 4:
Wrap another wire around the bead being sure to trim it once you are done.
Step 5:
Insert your smaller bead onto your headpin and wrap another loose wire around that bead. Trim off excess.
Step 6:
Slide on another one of your beads and trim off the excess wire just as you did in step 5.
Step 7:
Trim off your headpin until you have just enough to make a loop. Then, make a loop using your round nose pliers.
Step 8:
Attach your ear wire to your newly made pendant and you have now handmade your own beautiful earring! Repeat for a marvelous pair.
Rustic Romance Heart Pendant Wire Jewelry TutorialHouseofGems.com
This whimsical heart shaped pendant is made with two gauges of wire, and a single pink quartz bead. You only need basic wire wrapping skills to complete this lovely project! Kasia used antiqued copper wire to give the swirly necklace a rustic look.
This free wire tutorial is by Judy Larson. It was published originally on www.beadinggem.com. Check out the site for more free tutorials, featured designers, inspirations and so much more.
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This free wire tutorial is by Judy Larson. It was published originally on www.beadinggem.com. Check out the site for more free tutorials, featured designers, inspirations and so much more.
Organización artesanal que hace vida en Plaza de los Museos de Caracas, presentación describiendo la iniciativa, historia y algunas ideas sobre las organizaciones artesanales
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