In this video, I go through the process of designing and making a ring cluster necklace with cubic zirconia drops. This technique would have been tedious to make using traditional gold smithing flame and flux method because the wires are fine and stone drops are involved. Because we are using briolette beads that are able […]
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Wire Work, Jewellery Making Tutorials
How to Wire Wrap Beaded Connectors: Perfect Technique Without Wasting Wire
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Jul
Jul
In this video tutorial, I will guide you through the process of wire wrapping beaded connectors with precision and efficiency. Perfect for creating stunning, neat, and tidy wraps, this technique is ideal for fine chains and premium materials such as solid gold. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced jewelry maker looking to refine your […]
Tips for Artisans, Designing, Jewellery Business Advice
How To Wire Wrap Linked Beads in a Chain Style
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Jan
Jan
This video shows how to link beads by wire wrapping them and how to finish them by attaching the chained beads to chains. Use 26 or 24 gauge dead soft silver wire for best results when using small beads like pearls and crystals. To do this most efficiently, thread all beads on in the order […]
Designing, Jewellery Business Advice, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Tips for Artisans
How to Solder With Flux and Avoid Balling Up the Flux
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Dec
Dec
This video features a tip on how to solder silver with flux and what to do when the flux balls up and won’t run. When soldering silver and using hard or soft solder, I often find the solder balls up – it just refuses to jump no matter how long it’s under the flame. This […]
Jewellery Business Advice, Jewellery Making Tutorials, Jewellery Making Techniques, Tips for Artisans
Huggie Earrings – Setting Beads & Beach Glass
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Jul
Jul
Amoracast has come up with a fantastic and easy way to turn sea glass, drilled semi-precious stones and practically anything you want into a pair of beautiful and unique earrings! I’ve used a pair of their prong settings with a loop which you can put through your ear piercing and wrap around your earlobe. Amoracast also […]
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Jun
Jun
If you can perform the Crimp, you can fix a bead tip to a leather necklace, bracelet, or anklet.
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Jun
Jun
The garnet family of gemstones has been used as an abrasive and for decoration since thousands of years before the Common Era…
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Jun
Jun
Successful retailers never take their customers and suppliers for granted. Showing appreciation for your customer is a given and seems only logical. However, treating your suppliers with equal respect as you would your supplier is less common, but just
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May
May
In the modern world, glass has an interesting multiple personality…
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May
May
Sunstone, known to the scientific community as aventurine feldspar, is famous for its spangled golden brilliance…
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