Create this tantalizing triangle design by combing pre-made copper elements and bent wire shapes. The result is an airy necklace with plenty of movement.

Glistening with tiny crystals reminiscent of ice, this chic bracelet is sure to enchant. The freeform rectangles of pink and white druzy agate contrast beautifully with the open circles of hammered silver, weaving a captivating pattern.

There is a lot of metal sheet for you to pick from when you're making your metal jewelry. That is why all of them have been assembled into one chart.

Jewelry designer Patti presents five ways to make a bail including a folded component bail, hammered and rolled wire bail, layered jump ring bail, messy figure eight wire bail and triangular wire ice-pick bail.

Q: Would you please explain the differences of sterling silver wire dead soft/half hard and what type of projects they are best suited for. Thank you much!

Q: I purchased a pair of hammered sterling silver earrings online for my daughter. The earrings have a bar closure that broke off (the bar and hinge). I have made a lot of jewelry myself. I tried to replace them with something similar, but could not find anything here on line. How can I repair them?

Q: I have learned to make Viking knit chain and want to move from craft wire to gold-filled, sterling silver, or fine silver. I like 26 gauge but I'm not sure if I should use dead-soft or half-hard. After weaving, I draw the wire through a drawplate to even out the weave and stretch/thin the chain. It may be drawn through 2-8 times depending on how thin I want the final result to be. Hammering would deform the chain. Any recommendations? I'm also looking for appropriate end caps for the chain.

Q: I'm learning wirework. Each book leaves out one of the finer points: you can work-harden jump rings with a plastic/rubber mallet. However, do you tap the ring or hit it? How often--1 to 2 or 5 to 6? I'm not able to get to classes, so must teach myself. I appreciate any help you can give.

Q: I love the look of hand hammered brass washers from the hardware store. Do you have any tricks or tools for texturing both sides?

Q: Thank you so much for providing answers to my many questions. I hadn't realized this was an option. I've been fascinated with Argentium, but I can't find much in the way of instructional materials. I have several questions for you, and I thank you in advance for taking time to answer.

Q: I like to make my own earwires and findings from sterling wire. I've heard of tumbling them to harden them, but is this necessary? If so, how do I go about doing that? What equipment do I need to strengthen sterling findings (without changing their texture)? Thank you!

Q: I just started metal stamping and am having some difficulties ... the stamps don't seem to be going through well enough to leave a good impression. If I hit it harder, though, it is bending the metal. Is the problem with the stamping blanks I am using, or are they all about the same?

Q: I am trying to use argentium wire for wire wrapping--I cannot straighten it--it has a mind of its own--should I anneal it?

Q: We make silverware jewelry. We like to use gemstones in the center of our bracelets. After wearing for awhile, the wire breaks. I have tried different wire, etc. but have not solved the problem. We use the half hard 24-gauge sterling. Another jeweler suggested we try using virgin silver wire and then tumbling our pieces to work-harden. How do you tumble the finished product without damaging the stones? I cannot figure out a way to tumble the piece without the stone set. Is there a product to cover and protect the stones, etc while polishing? Also, I have tried a few different methods trying to get a gloss on polished gemstones when they are not premium grade. Is there a product that we can use on a Ruby to add luster which will harden and not damage the stone? The last one I tried I thought was the answer, however, after a few weeks the surface seem to soften. Thanks.

The process of raising a domed design on the front of a piece of metal by beating it from behind with punches and a hammer.

Patterns or decorations achieved with punches or chasing hammers.

Giving metal surface marks and textures by hammering.

Fuse it with fire! Patti Bullard, PhD and inventor of Wubbers® jewelry-making pliers, walks designers through the process of forming a pendant from Argentium® silver wire using the square mandrel pliers, a butane torch and a texturing hammer.

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates how to size ring bands without stones by using a ring mandrel and a hammer.

Join Patti to learn how to anneal and pickle different metal surfaces before texturing them with specialty hammers.

With its unique mixture of metal chains and copper sheet, LeAlta Brummett’s Bloom necklace perfectly captures the feeling of the first spring flower.

Add a rugged touch to your jewelry lines with this adjustable bracelet featuring a freedom charm and hammered metal strip.

Walk with your toes in the sand in these decorative barefoot sandals. These are perfect for weddings on the beach.

Embrace a blend of textures and tones with this inspiring bracelet design. Textured copper links encircle a silver-toned "pewter" link, creating a piece that carries an uplifting message with uniqueness and style.