How To : wirework

Hammering Wire

Michelle M. — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Learn how to add texture to your jewelry with simple wire hammering techniques. Two presenters from Beads, Baubles, and Jewels TV, Mark Nelson and Marlene Blessing, offer expert advice for jewelry makers who want to use wire in their earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. ...(read more)

Wire Bail

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:09:00 GMT

Wrapped-loop bails turn side-drilled beads, usually teardrops or briolettes, into pendants. Center the bead on a 3" or longer piece of wire. Bend both ends of the wire up the sides and across the top of the bead. Bend one end straight up at the center...(read more)

Wireguard

Michelle M. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:53:00 GMT

Wireguards provide a smooth metal channel to protect the stringing material from chaffing against a connector. String a crimp tube, then pass up through one half of the guard and down the other half. Pass the guard and wire through the loop of the connector...(read more)

Jump Rings

Michelle M. — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:55:00 GMT

Jump rings are circles of wire that are used to connect one object to another. You may purchase jump rings or you may create your own. Opening and closing jump rings To open a jump ring, grasp each side of its opening with a pair of pliers. Don't pull...(read more)

Wire Coils

Michelle M. — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:15:00 GMT

COIL To make a coil , use one hand to hold the end of your wire against a mandrel. With the other hand, wrap the wire around the mandrel in tight loops. To remove the coil, slide it off the mandrel and cut. Add vertical loops on either end to use the...(read more)

Wirewrapped Loops

Michelle M. — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:12:00 GMT

WIRE-WRAPPED LOOP For a wire-wrapped loop , cut the desired length of wire and make a 90? bend 2" from one end. Use round-nose pliers to hold the wire near the angle and bend the short end up and around the pliers until it meets itself. Wrap the wire...(read more)

Wire Spiral

Beading Daily — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:03:00 GMT

Learn how to make open and closed loop spirals and the proper tools to use for mastering this technique. Watch as Lisa from Beaducation.com shows you how to make one of her favorite shapes to incorporate into many or your designs. ...(read more)

Simple Loops

Beading Daily — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:14:00 GMT

Join Lisa from Beaducation as she teaches the fundamentals of this basic jewelry-making skill. This class reviews what tools to use and how to make even, consistent loops every time. ...(read more)

Wireworking

Kat — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:18:00 GMT

Wireworking Wire is a versatile jewelry design element that may be used to connect chain or beaded links, to embellish beads, to hang pendants, or create a number of elements like head pins, eye pins, ear wires, bails, pin backs, ring shanks, clasps,...(read more)

Bead Instructor Tips

Jason — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:15:00 GMT

I asked our Bead Fest instructors to share some of their top beading tips. From beadweaving to wirework to keeping track of your projects, you'll find all sorts of great ideas to make your beading better. Click on the links to learn more about the...(read more)

A Quick Guide to Bead Speak (A Beginner's Glossary)

Jason — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:15:00 GMT

Are you new to beading? Are you wondering what can you do with all those beads you have stashed away? Beading Daily contributing editor Sandi Wiseheart shares a quick overview of some common beading techniques: Stringing: This is the first thing most...(read more)