All posts by Judy Ellis

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    The 5-Minute, 5-Things Spiral Ring

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tip for February 5, 2014 Tip Guide to Tucson! The 5-Minute, 5-Things Spiral Ring By Kate Richbourg I made this ring at the demo booth at the Tucson Gem Show. Heather from Jewelry...

    • Posted February 5, 2014
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  • When in Doubt, Anneal!

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tip for February 3, 2014 Tip Guide to Tucson! Today’s LIVE Tip comes from Eva Sherman: “When in Doubt, Anneal!” “It’s always easiest to work on soft metal. When creating with metal, one...

    • Posted February 3, 2014
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  • LIVE from Tucson – Double Wrapped Loop

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tip for February 1, 2014 Tip Guide to Tucson! Today we feature a LIVE Tip from Lisa Stevens in Tucson on how to use the Wire Looping Wubbers to create a Double Wrapped...

    • Posted January 31, 2014
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  • Wooden Dapping Blocks

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for January 29, 2014 This week’s featured video tool tip is about using Wood Dapping Blocks. Today, Kate Richbourg discusses the Wood Dapping Blocks and it’s basic uses. I’ve...

    • Posted January 29, 2014
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  • Tip Guide to Tucson

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tip for January 27, 2014 Tip Guide to Tucson! Tucson is right around the corner and I thought it would be a great idea to start a Tucson Tips discussion. The first three...

    • Posted January 27, 2014
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  • You’ll Never Use a Flex Shaft Again

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com January 24, 2014 Take just a moment….think about the evolution of human transportation.  Not too many years ago if you wanted to go somewhere you would either walk or jump on your horse...

    • Posted January 24, 2014
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  • Steel Bracelet Bench Block

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for January 22, 2014 This week’s featured video tool tip is about the Bracelet Bench Block #DAP-560.10 with Kate Richbourg. Today Kate Richbourg discusses the many uses for the...

    • Posted January 22, 2014
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  • Inspired Wire Creations by Patti Bullard

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com January 20, 2014 Inspired Wire Creations by Patti Bullard Take a look at the beautiful jewelry that Patti’s created with her new Half-Round Mandrel Pliers. “Whether making an intricately designed cuff with half-round...

    • Posted January 20, 2014
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  • Brass Hammers

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for January 17, 2014 This week’s featured video tool tip is about using the Brass Mallet. Today, Kate Richbourg discusses the Brass Hammer and it’s basic uses. I’ve featured...

    • Posted January 17, 2014
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  • Kate’s Top Ten Tips – Part 2

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com January 15, 2014 Kate Richbourg’s Top Ten Tips for a Wiretastic New Year’s! Part 2 Okay gang! Last week I shared FIVE of my top ten wire tips for a “Wiretastic” New Year’s....

    • Posted January 15, 2014
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  • A Glimpse into the Tucson Gem Show!

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com January 13, 2014 A Glimpse into the Tucson Gem Show! Never been to Tucson during the gem shows? Well you are missing out!  From beautiful high end finished jewelry to giant crystal sculptures,...

    • Posted January 13, 2014
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  • Dapping Tools

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for January 10, 2014 This week’s featured video tool tip is about: Dapping Tools. Today, Kate Richbourg gives us a quick introduction on how to use Dapping Tools. We’ve...

    • Posted January 10, 2014
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  • Kate Richbourg’s Top Ten Tips

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com January 8, 2014 Kate Richbourg’s Top Ten Tips for a Wiretastic New Year’s! (You get the first 5 today, and 5 next week!) I love working with wire. It’s the perfect medium for...

    • Posted January 8, 2014
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  • Metal Clay with Carrie Story

    Metal Clay with Carrie Story Throughout her career, Carrie Story has proven herself as an expert designer, an accomplished jewelry maker and an enthusiastic instructor. From an early age, Carrie exhibited an interest in the creative arts...

    • Posted January 6, 2014
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  • Steel and Wood Bench Block

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for January 3, 2014 This week’s featured tool: Steel and Wood Bench Block, 3 inches, # DAP-503.00       Demonstration by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from...

    • Posted January 3, 2014
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  • Happy New Year!

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com January 1, 2014 “Reach high, for the stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” – Pamela Vaull Starr From our family to yours… Best wishes in...

    • Posted January 1, 2014
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