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Wireworking Tips: Wire Coils, Pliers and Jigs

Jewelry-making expert Sandra Lupo gives us the scoop on Beadalon® tools, including their banding pliers and improved Coiling Gizmo®. Learn all about these popular tools and tips for using them in this illustrated article.

How to Crochet with Wire

Does wire crochet intrigue you? In this article, jewelry-making expert Sandra Lupo shares her knowledge of wire crochet and her formula for starting a successful jewelry design.

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 Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Mandrel

Follow these instructions for the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ tool to create custom coiled wire cones. Developed by metalsmith Sandra Lupo, this tool set includes three sizes of cones mandrels.

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How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Mandrels

Learn to use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ mandrels for creating custom wire-wrapped cones with step-by-step illustrated instructions.

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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 with jewelry designer Sandra Lupo.

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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 with renowned metalsmith Sandra Lupo.

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Wrapping Stones and Beads with Half-Round Wire

Renowned jewelry artist Sandra Lupo demonstrates how to wire wrap a freeform stone in this video tutorial that also has written instructions so you can follow along whichever way you want.

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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.

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Wireworked Pendant

Crafted with sinuous shapes of sterling silver wire, this minimalist design exudes elegance in its simplicity. The sleek lines create an understated yet captivating accessory.

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Pendant

Travel through a labyrinth as you trace the path crafted from sterling silver wire. The addition of gold-filled wire creates a striking contrast.

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Sterling Silver-Filled Product Testing

Are sterling-silver-filled jewelry components durable? Metalsmith and jewelry designer Sarah Lupo provides the results of her tests on three distinct items.

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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, Arizona in 2006-2010. She enjoys meeting new and former students from near and far.

Earrings

Crystal Passions® gives any design instant elegance, as seen in these sleek and sophisticated earrings.

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