Tutorial – Sweetheart Ring
Sweetheart Ring Level of Difficulty: Intermediate This little ring is very economical in its use of wire, but what a pretty result! Its look is perfect for delicate fingers, but the pattern can be easily adjusted for larger ring sizes and stones. For those who have mastered the basics and are looking to move on...
Tutorial – Ancient Whispers Earrings (Free)
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...
Tutorial – Clip-on Earrings
For people who don’t have pierced ears, finding handmade earrings they can wear is a real challenge. Back when I did shows, I’d occasionally get requests for clip-on findings, and lost sales because I didn’t have them. Commercial findings were not an option for the types of shows I was doing. So when, about a...
Tutorial – Art Nouveau Bangle
I’m pleased to announce that my newest tutorial, Art Nouveau Bangle, is now available! This bangle features lovely flowing curves and Celtic elements that were common in the Art Nouveau period. The project was a big hit with my students at the Haliburton School of the Arts! Once you have the basic technique down, you...
YOJ09-02 Standard Form Ring
Standard Form Ring (2009) Sterling silver, carnelian Size 10 I wasn’t intending to post this as my second entry for the YOJ, but it’s now Sunday, the due date for this week, and the piece I actually wanted to post isn’t finished. I’m “tweaking”. It feels very much like I’m doing a science experiment. So…...
Tutorial – Double Celtic Cross & Scrolls Earrings
. . . . . . . . . At long last, a new tutorial! Double Celtic Cross & Scrolls Earrings I created this design back in 1998, and it’s always been very near and dear to my heart! For those of you who love all things Celtic, these earrings combine a couple of classic...
Tutorial – QEW Earrings
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 –...
New Free Tutorials coming soon!
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!
Tutorial – Undercurrents Earrings
Undercurrents Earrings The surface of the ocean shows only the smallest hint of the turbulence underneath the waves! This is a great project for practicing precise measuring and mirror images. 11 pages, 35 photos, 39 steps, plus design notes USD $5.00 This tutorial was voted “Best Advanced Tutorial” &”Favourite Piece” by the Members of the...
Tutorial – Micki Ring
Micki Ring This bold, geometric design was inspired by the work of Max Froehlich (1908-1997), a Swiss-born goldsmith who was part of the “Modern” school of jewellery design. With one change, it is possible to make two variations of this ring! In heavier gauges, it makes an appealing men’s ring! The ring is named after...
Tutorial – Illusion Prong Ring
Illusion Prong Ring This quick and simple ring creates an illusion prong setting for a 6 mm bead. A modified version of this project was published in “Contemporary Bead and Wire Jewelry” by Suzanne Tourtillott and Nathalie Mornu. 5 pages, 16 photos, 14 steps, plus design notes USD $5.00 Available now from my Tutorials Page....
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