All posts by Judy Ellis

  • Steel Pattern Wire Inspiration

    Pattern wire has a special draw to it, something that we as wire jewelers just can’t resist. This steel pattern wire is no exception: available in 5 different patterns, nearly everyone at our office had a favorite...

    • Posted August 5, 2011
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  • Gem Profile July 29: Rhodonite

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for July 29, 2011 Rhodonite Rhodonite Facts Rhodonite comes from the Greek "rhodon," which means rosy, and its scientific name is manganese inosilicate. Rhodochrosite, which was last week’s gem, morphs into rhodonite...

    • Posted July 29, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 20: Making a Bracelet with Prong Set Stones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for July 20, 2011 Question: I want to make a bracelet out of 14x12mm oval faceted gemstones. I want to use prongs, but do not want it bulky. I cannot find snap...

    • Posted July 20, 2011
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  • Gem Profile July 15: Sunstone

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for July 15, 2011 Sunstone one of a series on Feldspar Today’s profile on Sunstone is the last in this series on Feldspar. Did you miss any of the Feldspars that we...

    • Posted July 15, 2011
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    Daily Wire Tip June 23: Button Wire Jewelry Ideas

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for June 23, 2011 Question: I have several buttons that I’ve saved, and I’m interested in wire wrapping them. I haven’t seen many pictures of wire wrapped button jewelry, do you have...

    • Posted June 23, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wire for Brooches and Pins

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I want to make a pin or brooch. Is my wrapping wire going to be good enough for a pin? How about if I twist it? -Kirsten in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Answer:...

    • Posted June 22, 2011
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  • Cutting Steel Pattern Wire

    One of our newest products is Steel Pattern Wire, great for making wire bangles, collars, and cabochon frames. You might find it a bit tricky to cut, because it’s tougher than Xurons and even Tin Snips –...

    • Posted May 26, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 16: The Best Wire Temper for Prong Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 16, 2011 Question: I recently purchased some beautiful faceted stones from Wire-Sculpture, and now I want to wrap them into a ring using gold filled wire 22-gauge dead soft. Everything...

    • Posted May 16, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 5: How to Use a Wooden Draw Plate

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 5, 2011 Question: What is a wooden draw plate for, and how do I use it? -Slava in Tucson, Arizona Answer: Slava, you’re not alone – we’ve received several questions...

    • Posted May 5, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 23: I Need Your Help!

    Hi everyone, Confession time. No More Grounds I was drinking my morning coffee yesterday, trying to find a good Tip for this morning, but I just couldn’t do it. It wasn’t the coffee’s fault; the coffee was...

    • Posted April 23, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 3: Making Prongs for Deeper Girdles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 3, 2011 Question: Dale, I attended your classes at Wild Beads in Arlington, and they were great. Thank you so much for bringing your classes to our part of the...

    • Posted April 3, 2011
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  • Winners of our Coiling and Weaving Presale Contest!

    I’m so pleased to announce that there were 195 winners of our Coiling and Weaving DVD Presale Contest! Congratulations to each and every one of you, and thank you so much for participating! I know you’ll love...

    • Posted March 31, 2011
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  • Coiling and Weaving DVD Set
    Introducing Coiling & Weaving Wire Jewelry DVDs

    I have such an exciting announcement for you today! As all of you know, Dale “Cougar” Armstrong is well-known for her work in square wire. And you’ve probably wondered, “Well, what about round wire? Can’t I use...

    • Posted March 29, 2011
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  • Week 3 of My Tucson Jewelry Adventure: Rocks and Inspiration!

    I hope you enjoy reading this article about our past experiences in Tucson, Arizona. But we can’t wait to see you at the upcoming Tucson 2013 Shows: specifically, the JOGS Show, where the Wire-Sculpture and JewelryTools.com crew...

    • Posted February 10, 2011
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    Daily Wire Tip Feb. 5: Setting Large Gems in Prong Pendants

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 5, 2011 Question: I have been asked to do a piece with a 35 x 25mm faceted Oval Golden Topaz. The problem is the depth of the culet is 15mm....

    • Posted February 5, 2011
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  • Week 2 of My Tucson Jewelry Adventure: Geodes, Fossils, and Statues!

    I hope you enjoy reading this article about our past experiences in Tucson, Arizona. But we can’t wait to see you at the upcoming Tucson 2012 Shows: specifically, the Tucson Electric Park (TEP) Gem & Mineral Show,...

    • Posted February 4, 2011
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