Jamie Belongia 
Memory Wire is a Bracelet-Making Superhero!!! So…what exactly IS Memory Wire? Memory Wire is carbon steel that has been forged into a coiled spring that holds (“remembers”) it’s coiled shape. It comes in different sizes, shapes, and colors. For purposes of this tutorial, we are focusing on the basics of using Memory Wire for bracelets. …
Round Nose vs. Multi-Step Forming Pliers … … Let me just save you some time. There are lots of forming pliers out there, but right now, we’re just going to talk about Multi-Step Pliers vs. Round Nose Pliers. OK … so, what are they? …
The struggle is real … OK … it’s not so much a struggle as an annoyance. But, it doesn’t really have to be … because there’s this guy. It’s called a … wait for it … Wire Straightener Tool. Made by Artistic Wire. Available from any bead store and on Amazon, but so far, the …
Because sometimes a jump ring just isn’t enough .. Sometimes you need something a little more versatile …or a little more exciting … like a figure 8 or infinity connector that can be made in the perfect shape and proportions for your project. And once you get the basics down, you can dress these connectors …
Understanding the Basics … So… you’ve mastered how to make a simple wire loop, right? Yeah! So, now it’s time to learn how to make a wrapped wire loop. Wait … Why? Because, sometimes you need a stronger loop for your jewelry connections – especially when you’re using a thin gauge wire. And, sometimes …
Yep…. You Can Make Your Own Ear Wires! Now, granted, there are plenty of ear wires available for purchase. And, for the most part, they’re not expensive. So, I’m not proposing that you can’t buy them, or that you have to make them. But, sometimes you just want the ear wire to match the wire …
…Jump Rings… Easy, right? DIY Jewelry Making 101. Hook charms/chains/clasps, etc. together with jump rings. But, when you’re starting out and don’t actually know how to open a jump ring, you’re likely to end up with something like this: (Because you just pulled it apart, right? I did…) And then, after you try to close it …
So… I haven’t written in a while. In fact, I haven’t written in a long time, because this past year I realized a few things that led me to reinvent my business. When I started working with metal and making jewelry, I had no tools and very little experience. The absence of these two things, …
Time for the limited-edition holiday ornament for Asheville Humane Society. When I started this project in 2012, I honestly didn’t know if it was a good idea or not. However, it seems to have caught on and it’s definitely one of my favorite projects each year! As in prior years, I create a limited number …
Chicken feet. Forged copper chicken feet. Cute, aren’t they? Well, I think they are. And I bet you will, too, once you know their story, because these copper chicken feet are part of this year’s holiday ornament for Asheville Humane Society – a copper and bronze chicken that can be used as an ornament, metal …
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