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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 to Make a Bail for Briolettes Using Wire

Looking for an easy way to hang briolettes? These illustrated instructions show how simple it can be to make a bail.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Making a Wrapped Loop and Double-Wrapped Loop

Use the double wrapped-loop technique to attach a pendant or charm to a soldered loop on a chain for a secure finish. Link double wrapped loops together to create your own chain then finish with your choice of clasp.

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Making a Bail From a Head Pin

This how-to video shows how easy it is to turn any bead into a pendant. All you need is a head pin, round-nose pliers, and a little creativity.

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How to Use the Wire Twister

For round wire, fold it in half and place the looped end over a nail or in a bench vise to anchor it. For square wire, use a single strand and secure one end in the vise.

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How to Make a Briolette Wrapped Loop

Not sure how to incorporate briolettes into jewelry? This instructional video shows how to add a loop to briolettes for use in any design.

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Tinned copper foil surrounds dichroic glass cabochons on swirls of sterling silver to create this pendant. Illustrated instructions mean anyone can make this project.

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