In this video, I show tricks to weld super fine jump rings. Both sides of the jump ring must be touching sufficiently before you weld. Otherwise, “blowout” happens – where the gap becomes bigger as the wire ends roll back. When jump rings are 26 gauge (0.45mm) or thinner, they are very hard to see. Also, sometimes […]
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How To Weld Invisible Connection with Briolette Drop for Permanent Bracelets – Microwelder Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how easy it is to weld an invisible connection with a briolette (drop stone bead) for permanent bracelets. The result is that no wire is showing, and the drop bead looks like it is floating on the chain. Find wire that is thin enough to go through the hole of the […]
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How to Weld Briolette (Teardrop) Beads in Seconds – Micro Welding Tutorial
This video shows you how easy it is to attach a briolette (teardrop) stone by welding. It only takes seconds, and anyone can do it – as opposed to wire wrapping, which takes time and some skill. You can use the thickest wire that can go through the teardrop bead. Depending on the size of […]
Perfect for both beginners and seasoned designers . To make this bracelet you are going to need the following: 1. Elastic Silk 2. Smooth Round Rose Quartz This video shows you how to string elastic bracelets with a stringing hack. I often get asked what is the best elastic to use for stone bracelets. I […]
This video shows how to wire wrap beads on a chain in a cluster style. This method works for both a necklace and earrings. We’ve used 26 gauge gold filled wire and 2mm green tourmaline beads. The same concept works using either wire or head pins, just thread in reverse order. For wire, thread it […]
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The garnet family of gemstones has been used as an abrasive and for decoration since thousands of years before the Common Era…
In the modern world, glass has an interesting multiple personality…