All posts by Judy Ellis

  • Wire Jewelry Resource: Jump Ring Measurements

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Resource for February 22, 2012 Some patterns call for jump rings measured in OD, some in ID. And many suppliers don’t label every jump ring with the Outer Diameter, Inner Diameter,...

    • Posted February 22, 2012
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  • Featured Tool of the Week: Pocket Wire Gauge GAU-144.10

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for February 20, 2012 This week’s tool: Pocket Wire Gauge Demonstration by Kate, JewelryTools.com Have a mystery coil of wire? To find out what wire gauge you have, confusingly,...

    • Posted February 20, 2012
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  • 2012 Tucson Show Update: Week 4

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam, Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home At least, that’s what I keep telling myself now that I’m back home, away from...

    • Posted February 17, 2012
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  • Wire Jewelry Resource: Fine Point Markers

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for February 15, 2012 Not all Sharpies are created equal! Discover why Dale “Cougar” Armstrong specifically uses “fine point” or “ultra fine point” markers in her jewelry making instructions. And...

    • Posted February 15, 2012
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  • Featured Tool of the Week: Needle 12-File Set FIL-995.00

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for February 13, 2012 This week’s tool: Needle File Set, 12-pack

    • Posted February 13, 2012
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  • Turquoise bead strands drape the tables at JOGS in Tucson
    2012 Tucson Show Update: Week 3

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com This week, I got to visit the Gem & Jewelry Exchange, or GJX, which is a high-end show in Tucson that I was very happy to see. (you can click on the pictures...

    • Posted February 10, 2012
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  • Wire Jewelry Resource: Necklace Length Styles

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for February 8, 2012 Have you ever been stuck in a rut with your necklaces and pendants, but you’re not sure what necklace lengths you can experiment? Here are 6...

    • Posted February 8, 2012
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  • Featured Tool of the Week: Optivisor ELP-505.00

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for February 6, 2012 This week’s tool: Optivisors 2.5x Magnification Demonstration by Kate, JewelryTools.com Optivisor is the gold standard when discussing headband magnifiers with jewelry makers! Optivisors allow you...

    • Posted February 6, 2012
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  • 2012 Tucson Show Update: Week 2

    photos by Heather Dean; written by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com This week I was mainly at the TEP Gem & Mineral Show, one of Tucson’s very best shows and it’s what should be in the dictionary under the...

    • Posted February 3, 2012
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  • Wire Jewelry Idea: Mother’s Ring

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for February 1, 2012 Name: Jennifer’s Mother Ring Submitted by: Joan Huck Technique used: snapsets, ringmaking Materials used: 20-gauge square sterling silver wire Citrine and Garnet CZs Snapsets Ring mandrel...

    • Posted February 1, 2012
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  • Featured Tool of the Week: Metal Drawplate DRA-555.00

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for January 30, 2012 This week’s tool: Metal Drawplate DRA-555.00

    • Posted January 30, 2012
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  • citrine cathedral in tucson
    2012 Tucson Show Update: Week 1

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tucson Show Update #1 January 27, 2012 Good morning from Tucson, where it’s expected to be 74° today and clear, sunny skies! I’m thrilled to be back here in Tucson for the world-famous...

    • Posted January 27, 2012
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  • Wire Jewelry Idea: How to Make an S-Link with Wubbers

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for January 25, 2012 Today I’d like to share a little free tutorial, compliments of Patti Bullard of Wubbers tools. I love S Links because they are so versatile: if...

    • Posted January 25, 2012
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  • Featured Tool of the Week: Wubbers Pliers (New to Wire-Sculpture!)

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for January 23, 2012 This week’s tool: Wubbers Pliers

    • Posted January 23, 2012
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  • Gem Profile Contest! Name that Rock!

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Gem Profile Contest for January 20, 2012 I know we promised a Gem Profile for today, and I apologize – there’s been a change of plans! We are nearly ready to head down...

    • Posted January 20, 2012
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  • Pantone Spring 2012 Color Palette
    Wire Jewelry Idea: Pantone’s Spring 2012 Color Forecast

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for January 18, 2011 Not too long ago, we talked about the Fall 2011 Pantone colors: the colors that seemed most prevalent in the fashion, design, and jewelry world for...

    • Posted January 18, 2012
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