by Jen | Jun 17, 2023 | Making jewelry with wire
5 things you need to know when buying wire for making jewelry shapes and components: Sterling silver, copper, and gold-fill are the best wires for jewelry making – read why … The difference between dead soft and half hard wire (I suggest dead soft) Which gauge...
by Jen | Sep 10, 2022 | Assembly and Chain Maille
Want to learn how to make a simple silver chain necklace the easy way? All it takes is some commercially made silver chain sold by the foot, a clasp, and the means to connect the two. While it seems quite straightforward on the surface, there are several choices to...
by Jen | Aug 19, 2022 | Making Earrings
Considering ideas for DIY earrings? There’s a LOT more to ponder than you may realize. Here’s what you need to know: Visually frame the face with your design… A “pair” of earrings should be a symmetrical set or at least have a cohesive balance. Many people don’t...
by Jen | Feb 17, 2022 | Copper Jewelry, Assembly and Chain Maille, Making Earrings, Working with Sheet
When you are learning how to make copper earrings, you typically want an earring finding that matches. Unless you have some silver accent elsewhere in your design, it’s likely you’ll want an earring hook which is either a copper or a dark hue, so it blends in nicely...
by Jen | Feb 3, 2022 | Working with Sheet
How to seal copper jewelry: Once you make a fabulous piece of copper jewelry with a stunning patina, it’s important to protect the patina by sealing it. Applying a protective layer on your patina surfaces will change the way it looks. Reds and purples tend to...
by Jen | Nov 28, 2020 | Assembly and Chain Maille
Doubling rings offers more than aesthetic appeal… The use of two jump rings to make a connection in jewelry can add flair to your overall design. Often, it’s not just the look driving the desire to double up your rings, but the added strength and...
