All posts by Judy Ellis

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    Make Your Own Hook or Ear Wire by Denise Peck

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 16th, 2017 Simplest Ear Wires by Denise Peck   If you can make a loop with a round-nose pliers, you can make your own ear wires. And if...

    • Posted June 16, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Silver Beaded Heart Wire Earrings By Delilah

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 15th, 2017 Silver Beaded Heart Wire Earrings by Delilah In this tutorial I teach you how to create a beautiful pair of earrings. Heart-shaped, these earrings might look...

    • Posted June 15, 2017
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    The Five “Cs” of Wire Wrapping: The Circle By Melissa Cable

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com We’ve Updated Our Blog! Discover over 1,000 FREE Jewelry-Making Patterns & Wire Jewelry Tips Today. Click Here to view this Wire Jewelry Tip’s NEW Design! Wire Jewelry Tip Last Updated July 5th, 2024...

    • Posted June 14, 2017
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    Make Sure Your Jewelry Doesn’t Scratch You! By Delilah

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 13th, 2017 Make sure your jewelry doesn’t scratch you! by Delilah I’m talking about the ends of the wires when your projects are finished. Always check them to...

    • Posted June 13, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Fish Tail Chain by Deborah Mortlock

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 12th, 2017 Fish Tail Chain by Deborah Mortlock Materials: 16 Gauge Round Dead Soft .925 Sterling Silver Wire  (Pattern Quantity – 2 Feet, Product ID: H8-16D) Tools: Dual...

    • Posted June 12, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Sterling Silver Chain Maille Bridal Earrings

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 8th, 2017 Sterling Silver Chain Maille Bridal Earrings by Kylie Jones This chain maille weave is called helm chain. It is a decorative chain in a flower like...

    • Posted June 8, 2017
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    The Five “Cs” of Wire Wrapping by Melissa Cable

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 7th, 2017 The Five “Cs” of Wire Wrapping by Melissa Cable One of my favorite classes to teach is basic wire wrapping. I start class by announcing that...

    • Posted June 7, 2017
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    Using Paper Patterns by Judy Freyer Thompson

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 6th, 2017 The Indispensable Paper Pattern by Judy Freyer Thompson Plain paper, graph paper, lined paper, card stock, index cards, rice paper, parchment, sketch pads.  I feel that...

    • Posted June 6, 2017
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    Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Texture Hammers

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 9th, 2017 Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Texture Hammers by Helen I. Driggs   There are lots of ways to directly texture metal, but one of...

    • Posted June 6, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Seed of Change Pendant

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 5th, 2017 Seed of Change Pendant by Abby Hook This tutorial teaches you to make this reversible pendant. Learn to create a woven frame that skims one side...

    • Posted June 5, 2017
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  • Using Rivets and Eyelets in Mixed Media Jewelry by Abbi Berta

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for June 2nd, 2017 Using Rivets and Eyelets in Mixed Media Jewelry by Abbi Berta Mixed media jewelry is trendy and a lot of fun to design.  Making cold connections...

    • Posted June 2, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Twisted Lapis Earrings

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for June 1st, 2017 Twisted Lapis Earrings by Delilah Make a beautiful pair of twisted wire earrings with barrel shaped lapis gemstones and silver plated wires. Basic wire wrapping techniques...

    • Posted May 31, 2017
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    Featured Tool: Extra Small Side Flush Cutter

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Featured Tool Tip for May 31st, 2017 3-1/2 Inch Micro Side Cutter with Padded Handles (Product ID: G2-6) by Kate Richbourg Today we feature a short video by Kate Richbourg on how to...

    • Posted May 30, 2017
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    Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Looping and Mandrel

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for May 30th, 2017 Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Looping and Mandrel by Helen I. Driggs   I think of looping pliers as mandrels on a handle. There...

    • Posted May 30, 2017
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    Free Pattern: Wire Wrapped Bail for Stone Donuts

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Pattern for May 29th, 2017 Wire Wrapped Bail for Stone Donuts by Abby Hook This is the perfect simple bail for beautiful stone or clay donuts. I’ve included easy instructions for...

    • Posted May 29, 2017
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    Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Bench Blocks and Small Anvils – By Helen I. Driggs

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for May 26th, 2017 Get to Know Your Hand Tools – Bench Blocks and Small Anvils by Helen I. Driggs Bench Blocks and Small Anvils A solid steel work surface...

    • Posted May 26, 2017
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