Tutorial - How to Make an Adjustable Wire Spiral Ring

Video Tutorial for making a spiral ring

Tutorial at Emerging Creatively Tutorials

"This week I teach you how to make these cute Adjustable Spiral Wire Rings. These are such a perfect introduction to my book Wire Wrapping for Beginners.  (Available in either digital eBook or print version.)  If you are new to using wire in your jewelry creations or need a little extra help with some of the basic building blocks of using wire, such as wire wrapped loops, bead links, bead dangles, etc., this book is a great way to start.  Not only do you learn how to do all of that, you get lots of jewelry projects to practice with".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Wrapped Ring

Tutorial for several different rings

 Ring Tutorial at Emerging Creatively Tutorials Blog

"These rings are so much fun to make!  Use the basic idea for each, but add your own creativity – that’s where the fun is!  You’ll need basically the same materials for each of the rings: Wire cutters, Round nose pliers, Flat nose pliers, 18 or 20 gauge wire (I used copper because I had it readily available.  Anything less than that will not hold up as well), Ring mandrel, Jewelry hammer – rawhide, etc".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Wrapped Key

This can be a pendant or brooch

Wrapped Key Tutorial at Emerging Creatively Tutorials Blog

"This tutorial is reminiscent of my wire wrapped key brooch tutorial that you might have created a few months ago.  It’s the same technique, but with a Christmas twist".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Wrapped Rose Ring

A beginning jewelry maker can try this pretty ring

Ring Tutorial at Kimberlie Kohler Blog

"This ring is super cute and fun to make!  It goes with everything!  It makes a great gift for your girlfriends!  (And it looks impressive even though it’s not that difficult!)" .... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Bent Wire Earrings

Love the doodle look

Earrings Tutorial at For the Love of Beads Blog

"It's so hot here! However, the fun of making these earrings will take your mind off of the heat, AND you can make them without breaking into a sweat! Don't these earrings look just like doodles? Here's how you make them".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Wrapped Bird's Nest Necklace

Beautiful!

Wire-Wrapped Bird's Nest Necklace Tutorial at Lisa's Craft Blog

"This tutorial will not only show you how to make the ever-popular Wire-Wrapped Bird's Nest Necklace, but will also show how to add other components for the different looks shown below"... Read more

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Tutorial - How to Make a Wire-Wrapped Tree of Life Ornament

Just gorgeous!

Wire-Wrapped Tree of Life Ornament Tutorial at Lisa's Craft Blog
"This tutorial will show you, in detail, how to create the wire-wrapped Tree of Life Ornament shown in the image above.
The other tutorials I've found online have been very basic and left a lot of unanswered questions. My goal with these instructions is to be very thorough, yet easy to understand.

At the end I will explain the adjustments that are necessary for a pendant instead of an ornament..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Dream Catcher Wire Earrings

Pretty and you don't need to be an expert wire wrapper!

Dream Catcher Wire Earrings Tutorial at LDC designs
"This is a pretty simple project to do! You can make different ones using different beads so that you can have multiple pairs! The wire can even be bought at Wal Mart or pretty much any craft store if you don't have any already. Those wire cutters are also from Wal Mart. Therefore it is also a pretty inexpensive project!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Herringbone Wire Wrapped Ring

So pretty!

Herringbone Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial at Elle Gee Designs
"This complicated looking ring uses the herringbone weave, which is actually suprisingly simple. It’s pretty much “over and around.”..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Bubble Bracelet

Gorgeous and fun! I want to make one! I wonder if I can handle the wire wrapping.

Bubble Bracelet Tutorial at Joanne's Craft Nook
"This is a "bubble bracelet" I made for my sister-in-law's birthday. This type of bracelet is also neat to make if you have a lot of miscellaneous beads laying about..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Framed Heart Pendant

Oh how I love this! It's so simple, yet beautiful. Love the asymmetrical shape.

Wire Framed Heart Pendant Tutorial at StudioDax
"Valentines day is just a few weeks away, so I figure now is the time to post a tutorial for making a simple wire heart pendant! This is a basic heart, but once you create it, you can embellish it however you want..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Hook Clasp

Gosh that's pretty. When you look at that it almost seems a shame to finish off a handmade piece with a mass-produced clasp.

Wire Hook Clasp Tutorial at StudioDax's Blog
"Being able to make your own jewelry findings means that you can always create what you need, in the size you need. I love finishing off a handmade piece with a well made clasp, and one of my favorites is the basic wire hook..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - Two Fish Beaded Rings

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Ellesbeads made these fun rings and another with wire wrapping using fish beads from sbsupply.

Two Fun Fish Beaded Ring Tutorials at The Elle's Beads Blog
"I ended up making two tutorials since the shop owner was generous enough to ship me six beads. The first one is for a floating ring..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cold Forged Wire Bracelet

Beautiful and fascinating technique!

Cold Forged Love Tutorial at Art of Green Recycling
"Create this distinctive bracelet that is stunning on its own or use it as a base to add beads or charms. Once you learn the technique you can translate it using other materials, gauges of wire, or repeat it to create a neck chain. Try making this from scrap wire leftover from other projects or hardware wire for a more masculine look..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire and Crystal Bridal Tiara

This tiara is lovely! At first I thought it might not be very difficult to make. Now I'm thinking that it might take some practice to wrap that wire so nicely and to make sure the crystals come up to just the right height. I think it would be fun to try!

Wire and Crystal Bridal Tiara Tutorial at Folksy Weddings
"Make your own crystal tiara, a tutorial by Janice of Diamante Dream . The first headdress Janice made was for her own wedding day 28 years ago. She has since perfected and mastered the technique to deliver the beautiful creations in her shop on Folksy..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Wire Earring Display

I always admire the creative displays used at craft shows. Imagine a table full of these - maybe in different sizes. Beautiful!

Wire Earring Display Tutorial at Mes illusions Baroques
"I've created this little display stand for earrings, and I wanted to share with you in all modesty..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Glass Heart Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Lorelei made this gorgeous necklace using supplies from GardanneBeads.

Gardanne Glass Heart Necklace Tutorial at Lorelei's Blog: Inside the Studio
"So Anne sent the beads my way and last night, I let my fingers do the talking and came up with this unique seed bead/wire wrapped necklace design..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Lariat Necklace with Paper Beads

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Seedlings Jewelry made this beautiful lariat necklace using paper beads from tanithsoddsandends.

Lariat Necklace in Brass with Vintage Music Paper Beads Tutorial at Seedlings Jewelry
"I have a deep background in music – I started playing the piano at age five and have a bachelor’s degree in music composition. I spent a semester in Ghana studying the role of women musicians in traditional groups throughout the country. It is only fairly recently that I was given a chance to combine all these factors into this necklace..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make a Vintage Sheet Music Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. Bei Mondi made this gorgeous necklace using paper beads from tanithsoddsandends.

Vintage Sheet Music Necklace Tutorial at Bei Mondi
"I decided to try out this program for my friends at Tanith's Odds and Ends. First off I want to say that you really need to check out their Etsy shop. They have some really unique stuff like sheet music and dictionary pages from the 1930's that would be great for mixed media projects. My favorites are the paper beads and the felt wool beads. I'll be showing off some of their sheet music paper beads in this tutorial..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make an Embellished Leaf Pendant Necklace

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. SkyeJewels made this beautiful necklace using a handmade pendant from shaterra.

Embellished Leaf Pendant Necklace Tutorial at Skye Jewels
"This lovely Leaf Pendant was made by Sharleen at Shaterra Clay Studio. I chose this pendant because of the lovely mix of greens with hints of brown. I could envision it with textured ribbon and yarn in similar shades and with Leaf charm dangles..." Read more