All posts tagged "pattern wire"

  • Creating Bracelets with Pattern Wire

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Inspiration for Sept 17, 2014 Creating Bracelets with Pattern Wire This week I wanted to share a submission by one of our friends and instructors Rhonda Chase. Rhonda has given us...

    • Posted September 17, 2014
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  • Creating with Pattern Wire

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com   Jewelry Making Tip for March 26, 2014 Creating with Pattern Wire Have you used pattern wire before? Pattern wire adds personality to each piece you create and comes in a variety of...

    • Posted March 26, 2014
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  • Featured Tool: EnCapture Artisan Concrete Starter Kit, #KIT-355.00

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for February 18, 2013 This week’s tool: EnCapture Artisan Concrete™ Starter Kit, #KIT-355.00 Gorgeous pendant courtesy of Patti Bullard and Euro Tool This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is...

    • Posted February 18, 2013
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  • Featured Tool: 80mm Rolling Mill, #MIL-280.10

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for February 11, 2013 This week’s tool: 80mm Rolling Mill, #MIL-280.10 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the 80mm Rolling Mill, MIL-280.10. Use a...

    • Posted February 11, 2013
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  • Copper Pattern Wire now available on Wire-Sculpture!

    You’ve been asking for it – now we have it! Enjoy working with Pattern Wire in Copper, Nickel Silver, and Red Brass. The look of beautiful patterned wire without the cost of gold or silver: unbelievable! Pattern...

    • Posted January 25, 2013
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  • Wire Jewelry Idea August 22: Pattern Wire Druzy Pendant

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for August 22, 2012 Name: Pattern Wire Wrap Submitted by: Elizabeth Bisogni Technique used: Pattern wire shaping, cabochon setting, snapset technique Materials used: Pattern Wire Elizabeth used brass, but you...

    • Posted August 22, 2012
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  • 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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  • 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 Apr. 14: Wrapping Pattern Wire Bundles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 14, 2011 Question: Dale, thank you so much for your advice on markets in The Definitive Guide. I just did my first outdoor market on Saturday and even with the...

    • Posted April 13, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 8: Wire Wrapping Thick Stones with Little Girdles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 8, 2010 Question: Hi, I seem to have the opposite problem as some other wire workers – I like a stone with very little girdle. I find I can get...

    • Posted December 7, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 9: Transferring Patterns to Soft Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 9, 2010 Question: Can you please tell me how to transfer a pattern to dead soft wire? -Claudia in Springfield, Massachusetts Answer: A rolling mill is used to transfer a...

    • Posted October 8, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 2: Wrap Wires for Pattern Wire Bracelets

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 2, 2010 Question: What gauge and temper wire should I use to make a multiple-wire bangle bracelet? I usually use pattern wire with four twisted wires. Using 20 or 21-gauge...

    • Posted September 1, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 31: Making a Bail with Pattern Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 31, 2010 Question: I have a large citrine I want to make into a pendant, but it is very deep. I would like to wrap the pendant in a combination of...

    • Posted July 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 4: Where to Find Longer Pattern Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 04, 2010 Question: Your answer concerning the length of pattern wire (6in.) was quite enlightening, however, you failed to tell us where we can get longer pieces. Is it available at Wire-Sculpture?...

    • Posted February 4, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 21: Making a Wire Bracelet

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 21, 2010 Question: Do you have any videos showing how to make a bracelet using pattern wire? Answer: We do not have any videos showing this technique at this time. This is...

    • Posted January 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 4: What is Pattern Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 04, 2010 Question: I’m so new to wire that I don’t even know what “pattern” wire is or what one would use it for.  Could you clarify this for me? Answer: Pattern...

    • Posted January 4, 2010
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