Yesterday I declared to my husband that today I would shoot and publish a video if it kills us all – me, him, the cats, the neighbours – whatever it took, I was getting this done.
I think we’re all still alive?
Category: Tutorials
Mica and Ink on Clay – Making Alcohol Ink Shine
My last video yielded some interesting results with the Lumiere paints – but what you didn’t see was a side effect of using just mica powders and alcohol inks – no Lumiere. The mica powder I was trying to cover up was peeking out through the ink, creating this amazing, …
Plier & Wire Basics – The How-to of DIY Jewelry, Part I
With the advent of my new venture (The Adventure, if you will), I’m taking a page out of the book of one of my favourite Youtubers (Chef John from foodwishes.com), and including a blog post with every youtube video from now on. Here’s Part I of a DIY Jewelry Basics …
World’s Shortest Tutorial
What do you think of the one-page tutorial format? No words, just pictures? Just trying out a thing. If you like it, I’ll do a few more (with less blurry photos ;)
Organic Wire-Wrapped Pendants: Craftsy Class Goes Live!
It’s Freeform! Only In Video Form! I haven’t been saying much about my Craftsy class – mostly because the launch date has been a secret. But – and this comes on the heels of the news that my book has sold over 10,000 copies so far – that class launched TODAY. …
Craftsy Class Giveaway!
Good gravy, I’ve filmed a class for Craftsy.com! The experience was absolutely divine. They sent someone to pick me up at the airport, I got to eat at a different downtown Denver restaurant at every meal, and best of all, every single person I interacted with at Craftsy was completely super. …
Wire Wrapping Tutorial Bundles
As part of the very slow shift in my business practices, I’ve happily begun bundling my wire tutorials with wire and beads or components from my own personal stash – giving you everything you need (but the tools) to create some of my most popular tutorials right away. Even better, you’ll …
Create a Simple and Elegant Wire-Wrapped Pendant
Creating a wire-wrapped pendant is a fun, creative way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe. Learn how to take a simple crystal point and turn it into wearable art in only 6 steps in this post I wrote over at Craftsy »
Exclusive Jewelry-Making How-To: Make a Baroque Wire Pendant
I recently worked with Jewelry Making Daily to product an exclusive how-to project and thought you might be interested! This beautiful little pendant can be glitzy and glam while being relatively quick to whip up. If you want to be meticulous and precise with your wrapping, you can spend longer …
Learn How to Make Your Own Wire-Wrapped Rings
Rings are one of the few pieces of jewelry you can see when you wear them. And whether you’re into making jewelry normally or not, there’s quite a thrill to looking down and seeing some bling that you made on your own hand! It’s not hard to get started, either. You only …
Free Tutorial – Angled Frame Pendant
I figured it was time for another free wire wrapping tutorial! This tutorial will make you capable of quickly building a complex-looking pendant using just two wires! The result is lightweight and colourful, a combination of geometric and organic that sparkles in the light. With your choice of beads it …
How to Make a Copper Hook & Eye Clasp
I’ve been burned on pre-made chains so many times I decided recently to make my own. I bought ball chain and jump rings and then spent some time figuring out the best kind of clasp – turns out it’s not only cheaper, but also looks better, if you make your …
New Video! – How to Make a Wire Wrapped Ring in Under 3 Minutes
One of the simplest, well-known methods of making a wire-wrapped ring using a 6mm bead and a length of 20ga wire; demonstrated in 2.5 minutes! Click inside here for examples of finished rings.
New Video! – Quick Valentine’s Wire Heart
Super quick embellishment made from 16ga copper wire. Can be used as an element in other pieces or pop it on a chain for a quick pendant!
Speaking of Tutorials…
I’ve added an index of tutorials to this site; you can catch them all at the link at the top or click here to view all the tutorials (so far!).
Dangle Earring Tutorial
This tutorial riffs off the last one. It’s twist based so if you can wrap beach glass the way I showed you, you can make these earrings! Enjoy :)