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!
Upcoming Classes 2007-2008
The wire jewellery classes I’ll be teaching at George Brown College have been posted to my Upcoming Classes page. Other classes will be listed as they are added, so please check back regularly!
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....
Tutorial – Stud Earrings
Stud Earrings Tutorial Not eveyone likes to wear dangling earrings, so here’s a quick and easy-to-make pair of stud earrings! 6 pages, 23 photos, 20 steps, plus design notes USD $5.00 Available now from my Tutorials Page.
Tutorial – Ancient Horn Earrings
Ancient Horn Earrings This design is based on jewellery found in archeological excavations in Ancient Greece. Coiled beads of this shape were often used in necklaces. The beads were filled with wax to give them stability when strung. This design adds an ingenious trick to provide structure. 7 pages, 22 photos, 16 steps, plus design...
Another Free Tutorial – Esprit Christmas Earrings
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)
How to make French Kidney Earwires
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,...
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