by Cindy on July 25, 2014
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 a mismatched group of bracelets.
Please visit my recent post on the Craftsy blog for a step-by-step photo tutorial. You can change the link shape and change the type of metals used – you’ll see it’s easy to customize this wire link. That’s what I love about wire: it is incredibly versatile!
You’ll find the wire chain bracelet tutorial right here on Craftsy.
Thanks for visiting!
– Cindy xoxo
Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her first jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was recently released last Fall.
Hello!
We’re rolling along swiftly into summer, wouldn’t you say? This happens every year – I cannot wait until my favorite season, and then I’m keenly aware that it is flying by. It is July somehow! If you find that you have some time amidst busy schedules and summer vacations, I have a few wirework jewelry tutorials for you!
If you’ve seen the June/July 2014 issue of Step by Step Wire, maybe you’ve already seen my wire bangle tutorial. The Twin Twirl bangle features two classic wirework techniques: spirals and coils. You can make a similar bangle with just a few tools and mixing 3 gauges of wire. Mixing the metals looks great too.
You can find the Twin Twirls bangle tutorial in Step by Step Wire – just click on the image below.
The August/September 2014 issue of Step by Step Wire is coming out already! I designed a wire link necklace for this issue. Again, all you need are basic tools and just 2 gauges of wire this time. The Inner Circle necklace features a new wire link and a rather neat variation of that link for a clasp. I still enjoy dreaming up new wire link ideas. If you’d like dozens of additional wire link ideas – my book, The Missing Link is just the jewelry design book for you.
You can find the Inner Circle tutorial by clicking on the SBS Wire image below:
Thanks for visiting & enjoy your summer!
– Cindy xo
Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her first jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was recently released last Fall.
Hello
If you collect old buttons – and even if you do not – I have a simple project to share. I selected a few of my favorite carved mother of pearl buttons for a quick and easy wire-wrapped pendant tutorial. With just one button and a few inches of wire, you’ll have a brand new necklace to wear in no time. Lampwork discs, ceramic pendants and other flat components are just the right thing to make a pendant too.
I’m happy to join the Craftsy community and will be a contributor to their jewelry blog. There’s always brand new content + inspiration over in the Craftsy columns – something for everyone (paper crafts, photography, knitting, cake decorating, sewing…just to name a few!), so check back frequently.
You’ll find my wire-wrapped pendant tutorial right here, complete with step by step pictures. Grab your favorite button or two and just a few tools, and you’ll be on your way!
– Cindy xoxo
Cindy Wimmer is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining vintage elements with modern wire design. She is the co-founder of artBLISS, hosting jewelry and mixed media workshops in the DC area. Her first jewelry design book, The Missing Link, was recently released in the Fall.
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