General Wire Working Notes - a companion to all my tutorials Download PDF |
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Creating a Basic Head pin from continuous wire. Link to Instructable |
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Create a spiral and then even a spiral head pin. Link to Instructable |
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Hammered clasp Link to Instructable |
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Starting a new wire to a project. Link to Instructable |
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Starting a new coiling wire to a project so it doesn't leave a scratchy point. Link to Instructable |
Figure 8 coil, or double coil can be used for a fancier bail or just travel two wires to a different area of a project. Download PDF |
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Xwrap, or figure 8 across distance is also a fancy, easy wrap for a bail or to fill in gaps. Can also hide ugly bits of wire too. Download PDF |
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Single coil - it's a spring, it's a bead, it's super easy. Download PDF |
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Bezel setting tutorial for any found object that produces a pendant. Download PDF |
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Coiled Bead Tutorial is a pretty bead on its own, or worked into a bigger project. Download PDF |
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Basket Weave Tutorial to add strength or texture to a project. Download PDF |
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For a few of these techniques, I was refused when asked to pay for knowledge. So through trial and error I figured it out and now give this knowledge to you for free to pass on. |
A rambling online help for those who are trying to find information on wire working and metal working. I love doing the articles but don't want the limitation of publishing in magazines, so here you are - Amanda writing free information on how I discover new techniques in my jewellery journey.
Free Tutorials
A summary and links to the tutorials I have posted throughout my blog for ease of navigation. These tutorials are free because I believe in sharing knowledge to pass on the passion and knowledge of these techniques so they are not lost.
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2 comments:
Thank you Amanda for your generosity in passing on your knowledge. Much appreciated.
Yes, I second that!
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