All posts by Judy Ellis

  • Gem Profile June 21: Rutilated Quartz

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Rutilated Quartz Shop Rutilated Quartz Beads This week I thought we’d try something a bit different. We’re going to take a look at two different types of minerals with different chemical compositions, hardness and...

    • Posted June 21, 2013
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    Wire Jewelry Forum: Price vs. Quality?

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for June 19, 2013 Price vs. Quality Last week, we had some AMAZING comments from our wonderful readers. This week, we’d like to take a cue from you, and follow...

    • Posted June 19, 2013
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  • Featured tool June 17- Original Dumont Diamond Tweezers

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for June 17, 2013 This week’s tool: Original Dumont Diamond Tweezers, #TWZ-101.74 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the original Dumont Diamond Tweezers, Matte,...

    • Posted June 17, 2013
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  • Gem Profile June 14: Cat’s Eye

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Cat’s Eye Shop Cat’s Eye Beads I think we are all familiar with cats. Cats are creatures that you either love, or hate. I have one cat in particular that will sit and...

    • Posted June 12, 2013
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  • Wire Jewelry Forum: Jewelry Artists Competition

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for June 12, 2013 Fierce Competition! Today’s post is going to be more of a discussion topic – so join in the conversation! We love to hear from our readers!...

    • Posted June 12, 2013
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  • Featured tool June 10 – German Plier Set

    by Narlene Allen, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for June 10, 2013 This week’s tool: German Lap-Joint Pliers and Cutter, 4 Piece Set #PLR-400.99 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the German...

    • Posted June 10, 2013
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    Gem Profile June 7: What is Rhyolite?

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Rhyolite Shop Rhyolite Beads When I was a child, my family took a vacation to Yellowstone every year where I ended up with more pictures of the rocks than of the geysers. One...

    • Posted June 7, 2013
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  • Frances Lediaev wire wrapped this agate cabochon bracelet for a Wire-Sculpture.com contest.
    Wire Jewelry Inspiration: Try, Try Again

    by Rose Marion, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for June 5, 2013 Don’t Give Up! Name: Revamping a jewelry piece Submitted by: Frances Lediaev Technique used: framing a cabochon, wire wrapped headpins, persistence! Materials used: Copper wire Chain...

    • Posted June 5, 2013
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  • Featured Jewelry Tool June 3: Safety Glasses

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for June 3, 2013 This week’s tool: Safety Glasses, #GLS-120.24 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is this pair of Safety Glasses, GLS-120.24. We all...

    • Posted June 3, 2013
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  • Gem Profile May 31: What is Dumortierite?

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Dumortierite Shop Dumortierite Beads Last week, I took my car to the shop because it was not running very well and would feel like it was misfiring when I hit about 40mph. I...

    • Posted May 31, 2013
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  • New Gemstone Beads Inspire Amazing Jewelry!

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Resource for May 29, 2013 New Gemstone Beads Inspire Amazing Jewelry! When we got in our new stock of exquisite gemstone beads, we sent Albina Manning and Judy Larson a few...

    • Posted May 29, 2013
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  • Featured Jewelry Tool: Xuron Double-Flush Cutter

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for May 27, 2013 This week’s tool: Xuron Double-Flush Cutter #PLR-469.10 This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the Xuron Double-Flush Cutter, PLR-469.10.But it’s also available on Wire-Sculpture.com! I...

    • Posted May 27, 2013
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  • Gem Profile: What is Serpentine?

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Serpentine Shop Serpentine Cabochons As we’ve progressed through these profiles, you’ve probably noticed that the naming of stones can be pretty varied and interesting. Some are named after people; some have names derived...

    • Posted May 24, 2013
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  • Gem Profile: What is Seraphinite?

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Seraphinite Shop Seraphinite Beads I like baking. I like taking different ingredients, especially chocolate, mixing them all together, subjecting it to heat and coming up with something wonderful in the end. Rocks are...

    • Posted May 17, 2013
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  • Gem Profile: About Larimar

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com All About Larimar Shop New Bead Selection | Shop for a Larimar Cabochon| Shop All Cabochons I’ve often wondered if I love volcanoes because of the beautiful rocks that come from the process,...

    • Posted May 10, 2013
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  • Gem Profile May 3: Apatite

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com All About Apatite Shop New Bead Selection | Shop Apatite beads| Shop All Cabochons We’ve all played the game “One of these things is not like the other …” OK, here goes: fertilizer,...

    • Posted May 3, 2013
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