All posts by Judy Ellis

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    Tips for Working with Copper By Oksana Truhan

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for August 1st, 2017 Tips for Working with Copper by Oksana Truhan   Raw copper wire is my favorite metal to work with. I prefer copper because I can so...

    • Posted August 1, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Stone Twist Wrap by Karen Meador

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 31st, 2017 Stone Twist Wrap by Karen Meador This wrap is a good way to showcase any unusual shaped stone. The wire forms an interesting cage around any...

    • Posted July 31, 2017
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    Choose and store your silver-plated wires wisely – By Delilah

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 28th, 2017 Choose and store your silver-plated wires wisely by Delilah   There are two kinds of silver plated wires: regular silver-plated wire and non-tarnish silver-plated wire. The...

    • Posted July 28, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Floating Bead Earrings By Kimberly Newman

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 27th, 2017 Floating Bead Earrings by Kimberly Newman These pretty earrings showcase a beautiful Czech glass bead. I love these beads! But you could use a favorite bead...

    • Posted July 27, 2017
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    Wire Jewelry Video: Aligning a Hole Punch by Judy Freyer Thompson

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 26th, 2017 Aligning a Hole Punch by Judy Freyer Thompson Check out this great video from Judy Freyer Thompson on how to easily punch aligned holes!   We...

    • Posted July 26, 2017
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    Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Wire Cutters – Helen I. Driggs

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 25th, 2017 Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Wire Cutters by Helen I. Driggs   Like metal snips, wire cutters are a bench essential used for the...

    • Posted July 25, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Heart Frame Bracelet by Abby Hook

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 24th, 2017 Heart Frame Bracelet by Abby Hook Repetition of a simple shape in a design can create a striking effect, it is also the best way to...

    • Posted July 24, 2017
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    Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Metal Snips – Helen I. Driggs

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 21st, 2017 Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Metal Snips by Helen I. Driggs   Metal snips are useful for sheet metal and wire. There are several...

    • Posted July 21, 2017
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  • pattern_232_let-s-dance-earrings
    Free Pattern: Let’s Dance Earrings By Tracy Stanley

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 20th, 2017 Let’s Dance Earrings by Tracy Stanley Earrings!  A girl can never have too many!! These fun earring will make you want to dance every time you...

    • Posted July 20, 2017
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    Color Inspiration: Summer Flowers By Heather Powers

    Wire Jewelry Article for July 19th, 2017 Tis the season for fresh cut flowers and beautiful bouquets. The wonderful thing about flower arrangements is that someone has already gone through the trouble of creating a beautiful color...

    • Posted July 19, 2017
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    Three Easy Headpins from Wire! By Denise Peck

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 18th, 2017 Three Easy Headpins from Wire! by Denise Peck Using a handmade finding can mean the difference between a good design and a great design. And it’s...

    • Posted July 18, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Balled Wire Gemstone Ring By Delilah

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 17th, 2017 Balled Wire Gemstone Ring by Delilah This design uses so little wire that many of you will be able to use your wire scraps. Any 6mm...

    • Posted July 17, 2017
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    Create Beautiful Wire Crochet with No Special Tools!

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 14th, 2017 Create Beautiful Wire Crochet with No Special Tools! by delilah You can work up beautiful wire crochet pieces with no crochet hook! Use simple barbecue skewers...

    • Posted July 14, 2017
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  • pattern_231_heart-pendant
    Free Pattern: Heart Pendant By Oksana Truhan

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for July 13th, 2017 Heart Pendant by Oksana Truhan This heart framed pendant is filled with freeform weaving and beads. That means, you’re free to create your own freeform design...

    • Posted July 13, 2017
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    The Five Cs of Wire Wrapping: Step 5 Clean By Melissa Cable

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 12th, 2017 The Five Cs of Wire Wrapping: Step 5 Clean by Melissa Cable The final step of a perfect wire wrapped loop is to clean. By this,...

    • Posted July 12, 2017
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    Get to Know Your Hand Tools – The Hand Drill by Helen I. Driggs

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 11th, 2017 The Hand Drill by Helen I. Driggs Lovers of twisted wire take note: A hand drill will change your life forever. When repurposed for metalwork, this...

    • Posted July 11, 2017
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