All posts by Judy Ellis

  • You’re in the Right Place: Wire-Sculpture’s New Look!

    Hi Wire Artists and Friends! You may have noticed already, but our Blog and our Site have a new look! We’ve been hard at work the last several months on improving our overall site. We wanted to...

    • Posted July 19, 2010
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  • Here’s the Scoop on The Definitive Guide to Selling Handcrafted Jewelry

    I hope you enjoyed PI Wirey and The Case of the Flip-Flop Jewelry Biz! We had a fantastic time putting the pieces together, and it’s time to spill the beans. Today we’re launching our new package: The...

    • Posted July 16, 2010
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  • The Case of the Flip-Flop Jewelry Biz: Part 1 of 3

    It’s been a little quiet around Wire-Sculpture lately. The gentle sound of the summer breeze, the whirl of coiling wire, and the light “thump” as packages of gems, wire, and tools are packed into boxes. You’d never...

    • Posted July 14, 2010
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  • Send Wire-Sculpture Your Story

    Hey Wire Artists- We’re looking for your stories! Email brandonh@wire-sculpture.com with your wire jewelry story, and you may be featured on Wire-Sculpture.com in an upcoming section! We want to know: What lessons or experience would you share...

    • Posted June 15, 2010
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  • Current Gold Pricing and Fair Gold Wire Prices

    Is now a good time to buy gold? It’s a question that many jewelry makers need answered, but it’s a hard question to consider. As you know, the prices of precious metals fluctuate; many newspapers print the...

    • Posted June 7, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 21: When to Use 4 1/2″ Flat Nose Prong Making Pliers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 21, 2010 Question: I recently bought a pair of 4 1/2 Inch Flat Nose Prong Making Pliers 1mm and would like to know how to use them. I can’t seem to find...

    • Posted May 21, 2010
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  • Video Tip on Rescuing Wire from Wire-Sculpture.com!

    Have you ever been wrapping along, when suddenly your pliers take a wrong turn? Or maybe you started a pattern, but it didn’t turn out right. There has to be a way to save this wire! Dale...

    • Posted May 10, 2010
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  • Labradorite: Trendy Gem!

    We asked Dale what trend or theme she saw in the Tucson JOGS show this year. Her answer? Labradorite! Labradorite is named for the Labrador region of Canada, and it’s a beautiful gem, ranging in color and...

    • Posted May 3, 2010
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  • Wire at Wire-Sculpture.com and JOGS!

    Wire at Wire-Sculpture.com and JOGS! Stay tuned for more information on the next JOGS Show, which will be from Jan 28 – Feb 08, 2011 at the Tucson Expo Center in  Tucson, AZ. This show will feature...

    • Posted April 27, 2010
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  • Natural Jasper Stones – Cabochon Gemstones

    Today we’re going to look at Jasper—specifically, what kinds of jasper are out there, where they come from, and what’s so special about picture jasper! A member of the chalcedony family, jasper is extremely versatile; it has...

    • Posted April 16, 2010
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  • 40% Off All CZs – Limited Time Sale!

    Hi Wire Sculptors! As you may remember, we got a whole new shipment of sparkling Cubic Zirconia gemstones in a little while ago. We just love these little gems, and we bet you do, too! Well, I...

    • Posted April 15, 2010
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  • Jewelry Making Tools – Storage Solutions

    One thing that’s common among wire jewelry artists, and anyone who works with beads, too, is the storage issue! You’ve got all this great wire, stones, and jewelry making tools, but where on earth do you put...

    • Posted April 1, 2010
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  • Intermediate DVD Series Release! – Jewelry Making Instructions

    Hi there, Wire Sculptors! You know I want to keep you updated whenever something new comes along here at Wire-Sculpture.com. Well, I’ve got some great news. In the last month, we’ve been filming, printing, and packaging our...

    • Posted March 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 25: What is a Snapset?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 25, 2010 Question: What is a snapset? Answer: A ‘snapset’ is a metal jewelry finding that resembles a very shallow cup or bowl, with prongs. Snapsets are used to ‘snap’ or...

    • Posted March 25, 2010
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  • Jewelry Making Tool Time – Measuring Tools

    I want to talk to you today about size. Size matters, right? Right–and especially in wire jewelry making. Let me tell you—I’m naturally impatient, but I’ve learned that I have to measure everything when I make jewelry....

    • Posted March 8, 2010
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  • Use Video to Promote your Wire Jewelry Business

    Video advertising online is reaching the point that if you don’t have one to describe your wire jewelry, you are behind the times. The demand is coming from web visitors – they want a passive way...

    • Posted March 4, 2010
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