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Wire and Metal Coils for Jewelry-Making

Wire coils have a range of uses in jewelry making. Here are popular tools for creating wire coils, plus links to instructions for using each of them.

Earrings

Gorgeous & glittering, these chandelier earrings drip with glam. With garnet glass, red coral & copper-plated beads, this fiery pair will have all eyes on you.

Design Idea QJ27

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Two-Piece Necklaces and Earring Set

You'll have the eye of the tiger in all the colors of the rainbow with this sleek jewelry set. Tigereye beads are dyed brilliant colors for extra intrigue, perfectly complemented by gold-toned chains.

Design Idea PK28

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Bezel setting connectors have made creating gemstone cabochon jewelry a breeze. Create a sophisticated Western-inspired style with this turquoise set.

Design Idea PF2C

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Ask the Experts Wirewrapping Q&A

Q: I have a glass pendant that the loop broke off of. How can I wire wrap it and put a loop at the top, where the glass loop broke off?

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Ask the Experts Proper Gauge Wire for Wrapped Loops Q&A

Q: What gauge wire is recommended for making wrapped loops? I've tried the 22 and 24. They are too soft, for me, to work with. Would a lower gauge wire work best? I'm a newbie at this. Also, what would be the equivalent gauge size of a wire diameter of, say, .014 or .015"? I've seen only diameters of wires given, and I have no idea how to determine what the gauge would be.

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Ask the Experts Briolettes Q&A

Q: I purchased a string of tourmaline briolettes with the holes cut at the top from Fire Mountain. I want to attach them to a gold filled chain (like a string of fish) for earrings. The problem is the holes are much too small to attach with head pins. I have the 26 gauge gold-filled wire from your catalog--but in a dilemma to get the half-hard or full-hard through to make the twisted loop attachment?

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Ask the Experts Wire Jig Q&A

Q: I'm just learning to work with wire. I'm ordering a jig, but have no idea what wire type, gauge, hardness, etc., to use. Can you give me some guidelines please?

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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A

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.

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Morse Code Earrings

The semicolon has become a symbol of support for those who have dealt with suicide, depression, addiction and other mental health issues. Follow our instructions to make these earrings and send an encouraging message in Morse Code via seed beads.

Design Idea PG2K

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Designing with Wire Coils

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

Design Idea A55Y

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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.

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Earrings

Spice up earring designs by adding an earring cuff--more embellishment opportunities! No need to have an additional piercing with this finding that simply clips onto the upper ear.

Design Idea KA12

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Christmas Present Earrings

Is your favorite part of Christmas the iconic tree or the jubilant presents? You don’t have to choose with this earring set that utilizes cleverly stacked gifts to form a festive tree.

Design Idea PG3F

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Earrings

Wirework doesn't have to be particularly intricate to be beautiful. The twirling tendrils of these wire earrings are a perfect example of "less is more" sometimes.

Design Idea H336

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Bib-Style Necklace

Ekaterina Uskova's "Star Traveller" took inspiration from the beauty of the night sky and the mystery of galaxies we have yet to explore.

Design Idea MH4B

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Earrings

Even the toughest of warriors have a soft side. These earrings pair sparkling crystals with metallic drops reminiscent of ancient armor.

Design Idea MF2G

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Earrings

Holiday gifts and jewelry lines don't have to be overly exuberant. Czech glass beads compose sweet snowmen with just as much cheer as other over-the-top varieties.

Design Idea MH7Z

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