Intro to Wire Wrapping: Simple Wire Wrapped Stone

Intro to Wire Wrapping: Simple Wire Wrapped Stone

Wire wrapping is a fantastic way to enhance jewelry. Wire wrapping adds character and a personal touch to jewelry. A large gemstone can be a great focal bead, but imagine a sophisticated wrap on it; it would be even more elegant and eye-catching. Wire doesn’t have to be a complement, it can stand alone; a gifted wire artist can create jewelry with just the wire. Wire has…
Jewelry Making With Beads... By The Book

Jewelry Making With Beads... By The Book

Have you purchased your first jewelry making book yet? I bet the answer is "Yes." You may already have several! As you know, books can play a huge part in what you learn about making jewelry. The challenge lies in finding the right book. A brief look into the number of books that are on the market today is astounding. Just tap into any major book website and type in the words " Jew…
Making The Best Wrapped Loop Ever

Making The Best Wrapped Loop Ever

An Obsessive's Guide to the Wrapped Loop! A well-made wrapped loop is one of the most useful and common ways to make connections in jewelry work. Indeed, you will find at least one basic tutorial in almost every bead website, magazine, and book. It would seem then, given the abundance of instructions and simplicity of design, that every wrapped loop would be done with perfection, yet this is…