How to Make a Wire Hook-and-Eye Clasp
Making your own clasps can save time and money. These instructions, complete with photos, show you how to make your own hook-and-eye clasps with wire.
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How-Tos on Wireworking
Peg Leg™ - Wire-Wrapping Jig
Create small wirework components using the hand-held Peg Leg wire-wrapping tool. Follow these written instructions to set up and use this handy tool.
How to Make a Bail Using Wire for Briolettes
Looking for an easy way to hang briolettes? These illustrated instructions show how simple it can be to make a bail.
Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings Set
Celestial jewelry is always a stylish choice and these wire-wrapped quartz moons are radiant.
Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig
This handy how-to video from Beadalon® explains how simple it is to use the Artistic Wire® 3D bracelet jig. Creating wire cuff bracelets has never been easier!
How to Use a WigJig Jewelry Tool
Learn how to use a wireworking jig with this step-by-step tutorial. Includes tips and tricks from the makers of the WigJig.
Morse Code "Keep Going" Earrings
Create your own semicolon and the Morse Code “Keep Going” earrings to show support for those who deal with suicidal ideation and mental health issues.
Antiqued Pewter Bookmark
Playful pussycats frolic along this bookmark, chasing fiber-optic bead balls and swatting at the tempting silk tassel. The purr-fect gift for a bookish cat lover!
Designing with Wire Coils
Wire coils created with tools, gadgets and forming devices have limitless possibilities in jewelry making.
How to Form a Wire Spiral
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows you how to form a wire spiral with step-by-step instructions. This simple technique makes a decorative addition to any design repertoire.
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.
Earrings
Christmas canes in green and red make for holly-jolly dangles in this simple and elegant earring pair.
Earrings
Negative space and faceted sparkle bring eye-catching allure to this pair of dazzling crystal earrings.
Two-Piece Necklace and Earring Set
Safari jasper melds with antiqued brass chain and findings for vintage style. This set includes instructions for creating both necklaces and the earrings.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Turn heads and ignite envy with our exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set, adorned with lustrous Celestial Crystal® green pearl beads.
Earrings
Rock your world with these exquisite earrings adorned with lava rock gemstone beads.
How-To Wire Wrap a Cabochon Setting
Wire wrapping is a great way to display cabochons that don't fit in a premade bezel. This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions to make wire wrapping a breeze.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Delicate chain and pearls form a simple, classic bridal set to be cherished for generations.
How to Create a Wrapped Gear and Crystal Rivoli Focal
Learn how to make a wrapped gear pendant using wire and a crystal rivoli with these helpful instructions. The animated instructions make this design effortless to create.
Christmas Bulb Earrings
Like a pair of small ornaments, Jamie Smedley’s Christmas Tinsel earrings bring some holiday cheer to any wardrobe.
Earrings
Deck your ears and your customers' with these dainty little dangles.
Bracelet
Learn how to use the herringbone wire wrapping technique to create a wire-wrapped amethyst bracelet. Follow along with this instructional video to see how easy it can be.
Sassy Spirals Techniques
Lisa Pavelka walks you through the process of making your own bead caps, wire cages and spiral accents in easy wire-working tutorial videos.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
The tree of life has been used all over the world for centuries. To capture this symbol in your jewelry, wire-wrap a cabochon with a tree design by following these video instructions.
Creating an Eye Pin from a Length of Wire
Silent animation displays how to create an eye pin from a length of wire. Below the video are full written step-by-step instructions by jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman.
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.
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.
Making Head Pins from Wire
It is easier than you might think! Follow along with this video to learn how to make four fancy head pin shapes.
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.
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.
Ear Cuffs
Transport yourself into a world of fantasy with this ear cuff project. Wirework and Czech glass leaf beads transform any person into a mystical being in a snap.
Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set
Unleash your inner goddess with this amethyst necklace and earring set. The hand-carved pendants and matching beads are said to promote peace and balance.
Earrings
Shimmering Crystal Passions® accent floral cubic zirconia links in this pair of earrings. Add enameled earstuds to accentuate the silver floral motif.
Bracelet
Mathematical concepts apply themselves to jewelry in this project. Follow the free instructions to create a Sine Wave bangle--no graphing calculator required!
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Ring and Bracelet Finding Forms™
Wyatt from Beadalon® is here to show you how to make adjustable round rings and oval bangle bracelets with your favorite jewelry-making wire.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Ear Wire Findings Form™
Wyatt, a special guest from Beadalon®, explains how to use the Artistic Wire® Ear Wire Findings Forms™ to create a unique dangle-style pair of earrings.
Basic Wire-Weaving Techniques
Want to get into wire weaving? This how-to video will teach you how three basic wire-weaving patterns.
Earrings
Walk in a winter wonderland with these snow-capped tree earrings made with crystal margarita beads.
Christmas Tree Earrings
The sparkle of crystal and gleam of gold make these Christmas tree earrings stunningly sophisticated.
Christmas Tree Earrings
Terrific little trees in traditional colors are the perfect jewelry to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Earrings
You're only 4 steps away from making these earrings. Don't let the "easiness" of the design fool you into thinking its any less stylish. This design is a classic with lots of movement when worn.
Tree Sculpture
Gemstone-chip trees are a creative, personal way to decorate any room. Learn how to make one with this how-to video.
How to Straighten Wire
Love wirework, but hate prepping your supplies? This video tutorial from Hazel Wheaton shows you easy, effective ways to straighten out your wire for any project.
Wire Heart Earrings
The minimalist design of these wire heart earrings is perfect as-is or with a few customizations. Follow along with Naomi Fujimoto in this handy how-to video.
How to Make a Simple Loop
Watch as Tammy Honaman, author, jewelry-making expert and educator, shows how easy it is to create simple loops in wirework designs.
Earrings
These earrings feature a stunning combination of the majestic blue from Crystal Passions® and copper, creating a visually captivating design.
How to Use a Wire Jig
A wire jig lets you consistently make great shapes from wire. Learn how to make a variety of designs with this how-to video and instructions.
Convertible Earrings
Whether you want a long or short look, you'll love how easy it is to transform this pair of convertible earrings.
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