Category Archives: Semi-Precious Stones

Unleash Your Creativity with Micro Welding Episode 2 – Baroque Pearl Pendant Necklace

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In this video, I shared the technique of making a pendant by welding wire with a baroque pearl (and any bead), using a micro welder. This method works for any pulse arc micro welder that can weld between 5 W to 10 W power. In this video, I am using the Zapp, but it works […]

How to Make Stud Earrings with Pearl Beads Micro Welding Tutorial – Unleash Your Creativity With Micro Welder Episode One

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In this video, I demonstrate how to make pearl stud earrings using round wire, pearl beads and the Zapp micro welder. This method works for any bead and micro welder that has low power setting. The trick to creating a ball at the end of a piece of wire so as to stop it from […]

How to Attach Jump Rings To Bezels – Micro Welding Tutorial for Permanent Jewelry

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In this video, I demonstrate the best and easiest way to turn a pendant into a connector, by welding a jump ring onto a bezel. A bezel is a method of stone setting, whereby a strip of metal (in this case silver) encases the edge, surrounding the stone. Round bezels are the hardest to connect because […]

How to Successfully Weld Super Fine Jump Rings and Wire Tutorial

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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 […]

How To Weld Invisible Connection with Briolette Drop for Permanent Bracelets – Microwelder Tutorial

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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 […]

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 […]

Easy Stretchy Bracelet

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 […]

How to Wire Wrap Beads Onto a Chain in a Cluster

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 […]