All posts by Judy Ellis

  • Featured Tool July 29: Copper tongs, curved

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for July 29, 2013 This week’s tool: Copper Tongs, curved, 8-1/3 inches #TWZ-902.02 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the Copper Tongs, Curved TWZ-920.02....

    • Posted July 29, 2013
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  • Gem Profile July 26: Large Hole Round Beads

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Large Hole Round Beads with Leather Cords Shop Large Hole Beads My daughter is in charge of the activities for girl’s camp next week and she came to me asking if she could...

    • Posted July 26, 2013
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  • Wire Jewelry Tips July 24: Sneak Peak – NEW Beads

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 24, 2013 Sneak Peak NEW Large Round Hole Beads with Leather Cords. Do you love trendy new things? Are you a “fashionista?” Fashions seem to come and go,...

    • Posted July 24, 2013
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  • Featured Tool July 22: Gentec Small Torch Basic Kit, For Oxy/Propane

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for July 22, 2013 This week’s tool: Gentec Small Torch Basic Kit for Oxy/Propane #SOL-205.00 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the Gentec Small...

    • Posted July 22, 2013
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  • Gem Profile July 19: Jewelry Measurement Conversions

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Jewelry Measurement Conversions and Charts Resource Center This week were going to focus on a very rare and beautiful gemstone called Zultanite, however Layna, our Gem Profile contributor, was out ill. Since we...

    • Posted July 19, 2013
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  • Wire Jewelry Inspiration: Symbolic Gemstones.

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for July 17, 2013 Symbolic Gemstones How many times do we ask “what’s your birthstone?” Or how about “what do you give for a 50th anniversary?”  What about “what’s your...

    • Posted July 17, 2013
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  • Featured Tool July 15: Dimple Plier, Hooked Jaw

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for July 15, 2013 This week’s tool: Dimple Plier, Hooked Jaw #PLR-726.35 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the Dimple Plier, Hooked Jaw PLR-726.35....

    • Posted July 15, 2013
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  • Gem Profile July 12: Pearls – Creation, Cultivation and Care.

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Pearls – Saltwater and Freshwater Creation, Cultivation and Care Shop Pearl beads Just recently we talked about Mother of Pearl and the different types of mollusks or invertebrates we use for Mother of...

    • Posted July 12, 2013
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  • Boulder Opal Pendant
    Wire Discussion: Jewelry Judging

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for July 10, 2013 Judging Jewelry It’s summer and there are fairs, festivals and boutiques going on country wide. People from all over grow huge pumpkins, raise and groom animals...

    • Posted July 10, 2013
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  • Featured Tool July 8: Mizar M-24 Gold Tester

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for July 8, 2013 This week’s tool: RS Mizar M-24 Gold Tester #TES-170.00 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the RS Mizar M-24 Gold...

    • Posted July 8, 2013
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  • Gem Profile July 5: Glass, Crystal and Quartz.

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Glass, Quartz & Crystal Shop Quartz and Crystal Happy Fourth of July! Since it’s a holiday weekend, and we have been busy watching parades, fireworks, wearing red, white and blue and singing patriotic...

    • Posted July 5, 2013
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  • Wire Jewelry Inspiration: Jewelry for a Cause

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for July 3, 2013 Jewelry for a Cause We all wear jewelry for different reasons; some of us for symbolism, some to show status and some for identification. Personally, I...

    • Posted July 3, 2013
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  • Featured Tool July 1: Bracelet Bending Plier

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for July 1, 2013 This week’s tool: Bracelet Bending Plier #PLR-840.00 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the Bracelet Bending Plier, PLR-840.00. With a...

    • Posted July 1, 2013
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  • Gem Profile June 28: Jet

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Jet Shop Jet Beads This week I think we’ll start with a road trip!  We’ll be “leaving on a jet plane” destined for Whitby England, which is on the Yorkshire Coast. There we’ll...

    • Posted June 28, 2013
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  • Wire Jewelry Forum: Building a Brand

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for June 26 2013 Building a Brand Marketing & Selling Your Unique Creations! Wow! Our readers are the best! What great comments last week! Our topic last week – Price...

    • Posted June 26, 2013
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  • Featured Tool June 24: Beading Awl

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for June 24, 2013 This week’s tool: Beading Awl, 5 3/4 inces #PIK-400.35 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the original Beading Awl, 5-3/4...

    • Posted June 24, 2013
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