Free Projects : Step by Step Wire Jewelry

Caramel Swirl Bracelet

Tricia G. — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:51:00 GMT

Spiral copper wire in a unique pattern, and pair it with delectable lampwork beads.
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Foxy Roxy

Michelle M. — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Combine foxtail chain with rocky ceramic beads in this fun design by the associate editor of Step by Step Wire Jewelry. Make the chains to match your beads, or play around with different color combinations. This project from Step by Step Wire Jewelry will be free through September 25, 2009. ...(read more)

Champagne Wishes Bangle

Michelle M. — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:53:00 GMT

Wrap champagne-colored cubic zirconia beads on the frame with gold-filled wire around this pretty bangle. Attach embellishing beads with jump rings. This project from Step by Step Wire Jewelry with step-by-step photos will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Loop de Loop Bangle

Michelle M. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:48:00 GMT

Make a fun wire bangle with crystals and two sterling bangle bracelets. Connect the bracelets with silver craft wire and leftover crystals from your stash for an eyecatching and affordable accessory. This project from Step by Step Wire Jewelry will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Garnets Galore

Michelle M. — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:44:00 GMT

Create this eye-catching pendant with basic tools and skills. Easy to customize, you can use a variety of beads and gemstones to achieve your own individual look. This design is simple enough for a day at work and fun enough to effortlessly take you from the office to a night on the town! The finished piece measures 17"-18", but the length can be easily customized by increasing or decreasing the length of the chain. This project from Step by Step Wire Jewelry will be free for a limited time....(read more)

Perfect Finish

Michelle M. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:43:00 GMT

A follow up to her Trichinopoly Chainwork tutorial in the winter 2009 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry, Kathleen shows us unique ways to embellish and finish Viking Knit. ...(read more)

Stud Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Using a great spiraling technique, Jeanette creates these dainty posted earrings with balled headpins at 18-gauge wire. Oxidize them with liver-of-sulfur to bring out some personality! This project is from Step by Step Wire Jewelry and will be free for a limited time. ...(read more)

Freeform Wire Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Two versions of beautiful dangle earrings using semi-precious stones and crystals in a floating rectangular wire frame. This project is from Step by Step Wire Jewelry....(read more)

Dancing Spiral Earrings

Michelle M. — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Triple sterling silver spirals (one of each made in simple, twisted and textured versions) seem to dance as they catch the wind and dangle from your ears. Dainty and eye-catching. This earring project is from Step by Step Wire Jewelry....(read more)

Holiday Poinsettia Pendant

Michelle M. — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:59:00 GMT

This wire poinsettia pendant from Step by Step Wire Jewelry assumes knowledge of basic wireworking techniques like twisting wire and coiling wire around a mandrel. It is constructed in sections--an inner row of petals, a middle row of two twisted wires, an outer layer of leaves using coiled wire, and a center with crystals and freeform wirework. String the finished flower pendant on a length of ribbon and a waxed cord. This project will be free for a limited time. ...(read more)

Parallel Chain Neckdrape

Michelle M. — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:41:00 GMT

This gold and silver necklace was inspired by Stephanie Everett’s tutorial of the two-toned parallel chain bracelet. A customer of mine bought the bracelet, and asked for a necklace to match. This project is from Step by Step Wire Jewelry. ...(read more)

Twisted Branches Necklace

Michelle M. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:09:00 GMT

Chunky coral beads playfully dangle from fine wire. This project is from Step by Step Wire Jewelry. ...(read more)

Fireflies

Michelle M. — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:10:00 GMT

You have to go to the fishing section of your local department store and find the glow-in-the-dark beads! These beads have wide holes so you won’t have any trouble slipping two wires through them. Just be sure the bead for the head will accommodate two wires. This design can use any type of wire and will use up those left over beads too! Try different wing shapes and add some lively color with the head bead for some fun. ...(read more)

Butterfly Pendant

Beading Daily — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:38:00 GMT

This beautiful pendant is a wonderful wirework project. Jig-formed wire wings highlight a glass focal bead. ...(read more)

Round in Circles Earrings

Beading Daily — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:37:00 GMT

Coiled wire circles with lampwork beads. In the Summer Preview 2008 issue of Step by Step Wire Jewelry you learned how to make the Round in Circles bracelet. Here you can learn to make Nicola Ryan's earrings to match....(read more)