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Tutorial – Ancient Whispers Earrings (Free)

dianne — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 22:47:37 +0000

Ancient Whispers Earrings (Free download)
8 pages, 43 photos, 43 steps
Level of Difficulty: Easy

What do these earrings remind you of? A lady of Ancient Rome strolling in her garden, admiring the mosaics and calla lilies? The Ionic Columns of Ancient Greece soaring above the Acropolis? Whatever springs to mind, the classics are never out of style!

It’s been quite a while since I released a free tutorial! While I put the finishing touches on my upcoming (and first!) Intermediate tutorial, I decided I’d make available this pair of earrings, which were originally featured in Week 13 the Year of Jewelry 2010.

This project was developed for a workshop I’ll be teaching this week and next at Harbourfront Community Centre in Toronto.

Tools & Materials You’ll Need:

Tools:
Flat Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Flush Cutting Wire Nippers
Permanent Marker
Measuring Tape/Ruler
Jeweler’s File
Rouge Cloth

Materials:
33 inches (75 cm) 20 gauge (.80 mm) Hard Round Wire

Substitutions:
Half hard wire can be used for this project.

http://wrapturewirejewellery.on.ca/blog/2010/03/yoj10-13-ancient-whispers-earrings/

Click here to download!

Other tutorials (fee and free) are available on my Tutorials page.

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Tutorial – QEW Earrings

dianne — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:52:35 +0000

QEW Earrings

Inspiration comes from the strangest places! This modern-looking pair of earrings was inspired by an Art Deco-era light standard I spied while driving along the Queen Elizabeth Way, in Toronto – and hence the name, QEW! I can’t remember exactly where it was – somewhere between High Park and the Humber Hump – only a quick glimpse, but it was enough!

9 pages, 26 photos, 22 steps, plus design notes

FREE

Available now from my Tutorials Page.

(Let me know what you think of the new tutorials format.)

Happy New Year!

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Found a freebie :-)

dianne — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:29:22 +0000

Does anyone besides me occasionally do a search for their own name on Google? (C’mon… admit it…LOL)

Actually, I was doing it to check how many sites are linking to mine. In the process I stumbled across a link to my Beaded Channel Ring tutorial, published in Lark Books’ Contemporary Bead and Wire Jewelry. So, give it a try!

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New Free Tutorials coming soon!

dianne — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 02:38:07 +0000

After a quick trip to Europe, the designing bug has finally caught me again, and I’ve started working on two new tutorials! Both of these will be Very Easy projects and will be offered for free. Stay tuned!

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Another Free Tutorial – Esprit Christmas Earrings

dianne — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:21:51 +0000

Step-by-Step Wire Jewelry published my tutorial on their website in Dec. 2005
17 photos, 17 steps
Download instructions here (opens a new window)

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How to make French Kidney Earwires

dianne — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:18:53 +0000

Here’s a simple set of instructions for creating your own French Kidney Earwires. Or watch an online video tutorial of the instructions!

These are great for people who hate Shepherd’s Hook earwires – they are very secure to wear. Quick and easy – you’ll never buy these retail again!

5 pages, 12 photos, 12 steps, plus design notes

FREE

Check out the Tutorials Page for other tutorials.

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