Jewelry Design

Wire Designs

Hello! So nice of you to visit my little corner of the world. We’ve been off enjoying summer – travel to exotic places (pictures to come), the beach, and just soaking up my favorite season for as long as possible. I hope you’re enjoying summer too! Before I wait another day, today I’m posting pictures […]

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 […]

The Unexpected Findings Book Blog Tour stops here!

Welcome to Day 3 of the Unexpected Findings Book Blog Tour! I am so excited to be celebrating the release of Michelle Mach’s brand new book, Michelle hits it out of the jewelry design park with this jam-packed book. She takes an in-depth look at the hardworking components that we need and use in […]

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 […]

New Wirework Jewelry Tutorials in Step by Step Wire Magazine

Wire jewelry tutorials published in the summer 2014 issues of Step by Step Wire magazine by Cindy Wimmer. Learn how to make a spiral wire bangle and coiled wire links in these two tutorials.

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.

Step by Step Wire April/May

Another issue of Step by Step Wire is available – have you seen it? A friend on Instagram let me know when she received her contributor copy – and I was in for a surprise when I saw the cover. I have a wire link necklace in this issue, and it’s rather special to […]

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 […]