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Adding all sorts of things – like turquoise! – to wire

Hello! With the change in season, Spring issues of the latest jewelry magazines are popping up. With all the activities in the last few months, I neglected to share pictures of my jewelry designs that were featured in the Jewelry Affaire Winter 2015 issue. I’ve gathered up photos that I took myself before I sent my […]

A New Wire Design

Looking for wire jewelry ideas and inspiration? My last project as Step by Step Wire Featured Designer 2014 can be found in the Oct./Nov. issue. I’m sharing a project with coiled wire – a technique I’m drawn to time and time again. To create this project, I drew inspiration from the Majorette link that is […]

How to Make a Wire Link Chain Bracelet

Looking for a new project this summer? Learning to make your own handmade wire chain is a great foundation for jewelry designers. Only a handful of tools are needed and there’s no need to solder, making this a great project to work on whenever time allows. I like to wear my handmade wire chains in […]

How to Wire-Wrap Buttons to Make an Easy Pendant

Learn how to make a wire-wrapped button pendant. You can use this technique on other flat beads such as a lampwork disc.

Winter Whites

Hello! Not too long ago I sat down to create my next project for Step by Step Wire magazine. I had made twisted wire spirals that seemed to make the perfect back drop for something special. I tried stitching a few vintage mother of pearl buttons on to the spirals with thin-gauge wire. The twisted wire […]

Vintage Mesh Modern Wrap Bracelets

Hello! I hope this finds you enjoying the festivities of the season! It’s been far too long since I shared jewelry with you here so get ready for a stream of pictures! I am super excited to share this cover of Jewelry Affaire – the Winter 2014 edition due out next week. This is my […]