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Sandra Lupo

Sandra teaches wire techniques in jewelry-making in her home state of New Jersey, conducting classes regularly at the Newark Museum Arts Workshop. She also teaches annually at many Northeast bead festivals. Sandra has been an instructor in Tucson,...

Crochet with Wire

Are you intrigued by wire crochet? In this article jewelry-making expert Sandra Lupo shares her knowledge of wire crochet and her formula for starting a successful jewelry design.
Alexander's Labyrinth Brooch II
Alexander's Labyrinth Brooch I

Hand Knotting Pearls

Hand-knotting with thread places evenly sized knots in between each pearl or bead in your design. The technique outlined is done by forming the knot with your hands then finishing it neatly using a pair of finely pointed tweezers. It assumes a silk...

Forming Wire Coils

Create wire coils with tools, gadgets and forming devices designed to make consistent coils for limitless jewelry-making. Have fun choosing from all the different wires to then make different coils.

Making Jump Rings with Jump Ring Mandrels

You can learn how to make your own jump rings! Sandra Lupo metalsmithing expert shows how to use wire and a mandrel to form these jewelry-making powerhouses.

Creating and Designing with Links

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to use sew-on components as bracelet links.
Get back to basics with this design. Whether a novice or jewelry making veteran, try twisting custom ear wires for an easy way to add additional decorative elements.

Forming Basic Wire Shapes

Handmade wire components can take any jewelry design from "okay" to "wow!". Learn how to make an S-clasp, pendant hanger and bead cage with this how-to video.
Christine's Bright Start

Making a Silk Thread Needle

Create a silk thread needle when hand knotting pearls and other beads. This type of needle allows you to work without a metal needle as well as offers an easier start and finish when working with the hand knotting technique.

Sterling Silver-Filled Product Testing

Sandra Lupo used, tested and analyzed sterling silver-filled components and wrapping wire. Here are her discoveries and results.
Fibula for "Fi" Design inspired by Alexandra Calder

Making Ball-Tip Headpins with a Butane Torch

Use a Microtorch for butane fuel to make ball tipped headpins out of sterling silver wire.

Accurate Measuring in Jewelry-Making

Learn how to save time and money by taking the guesswork out of wireworking and metalsmithing by learning how to accurately measure. In this article jewelry-making expert Sandra Lupo teaches us how to accurately measure for jewelry-making success.

How to Create a Wire Band

Getting frustrated with hand-wrapping wire bands? This handy instruction guide shows how to use banding pliers to make perfectly started wraps every time.

Forming Complex Wire Shapes

Although jewelry wire is often used to support other components, it can also take center stage. Learn how to make sculptural wire pendants in this informative video.

The Talk about Tools

Explore the many types of jewelry-making tools to help you find the right one for every project.

Designing with Wire Coils

Wire coils created with tools, gadgets and forming devices have limitless possibilities in jewelry making.
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