09/13/18

METAL, WIRE, & MORE

Free Project: Twist-a-tree pendant

Fall is coming and soon there will be vibrant colors on the trees. Why not interpret autumn colors in your jewelry? You can also interpret this pendant as the Tree of Life, an ancient symbol that has been used to represent everything from human origins to the connectedness of all life on earth. Choose colors in seasonal shades or play with the whole rainbow!

Easy wirework →

The September Design Challenge

Everywhere we look these days, there seems to be clean lines and symmetry in jewelry. For this month’s Challenge, we’re looking for circles, squares, and rectangles to take center stage. Make your piece from wire, metal, beads, clays, or other material, but it needs to have a definitive geometric shape. Where will you find inspiration? From architecture, modern art, mandalas, or even math textbooks? Maybe you want to get complicated. We won’t turn down a tetrahedron, triangle, or hexagon! Get out your Spirograph or feel out some fractals!

Get your geometry on→

What to do if you’re allergic to nickel
Have your ears ever become itchy, red, or swollen after wearing a pair of earrings? Do you develop a rash around certain necklace or bracelet clasps? If so, you might be allergic to nickel found in some jewelry findings. Here are five tips to avoid future problems!
Avoid base metal →

The September Birthstone
Sapphires are said to represent loyalty and trust; purity and wisdom. When worn, the stone can help the wearer focus on intellectual pursuits. It encourages self-discipline, and is said to help one connect to a higher power. It can also protect against snakes.
How will you use them in your jewelry? →

Tricks against nicks!
Do you ever run into trouble scratching your wire or jump rings as you work? We can show you a few ways you can adapt your pliers' jaws to protect your wire when you're making wirework jewelry. Plus, our tips on good wireworking technique can also help..
Take care of your tools →

Make a focal link for a necklace or bracelet

Sometimes all it takes is a new tool to swing your work in a different direction. That’s exactly what happened when Cassie Donlen bought a steel dapping block and punches. This quick, fun project is easy to customize using your favorite stamps. You can also mix it up by using copper or brass disks.

Get out your hammer! →

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