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.
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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.
Thank you Amanda for your generosity in passing on your knowledge. Much appreciated.
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