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Tag: craftsy

Tag: craftsy

Craftsy: How to Antique Jewelry in 4 Easy Steps

Craftsy: How to Antique Jewelry in 4 Easy Steps

September 3, 2015 October 23, 2015  antique, craftsy, pendants 4

Hey look it’s another Craftsy post! I sure am writing a lot of those lately. This one shows two different ways to antique your copper and silver wire-wrapping jewelry. Read the full post for all the details! » PS these two pieces are part of a super-secret project for December which …

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Create a Simple and Elegant Wire-Wrapped Pendant

Create a Simple and Elegant Wire-Wrapped Pendant

August 31, 2015 October 23, 2015  craftsy 2

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 »

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Wire Nail Polish Flowers & Pendants

Wire Nail Polish Flowers & Pendants

July 11, 2015 June 25, 2017  craftsy, experiment, finished, nail polish 5

Recently I picked the topic “wire nail polish flowers” for a blog post a Craftsy, essentially choosing it out of a hat. I was highly skeptical… but as it turns out, it’s a BEAUTIFUL, simple, and way fun method of adding colour to wire. Go read my experiments over there, then …

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Learn How to Make Your Own Wire-Wrapped Rings

Learn How to Make Your Own Wire-Wrapped Rings

June 9, 2015 October 23, 2015  craftsy 0

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 …

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4 Inspirational Ideas for Jewelry-Making Storage

4 Inspirational Ideas for Jewelry-Making Storage

April 20, 2015 October 24, 2015  craftsy 2

I give some unconventional jewelry-making storage ideas over at the Craftsy blog. And yep, that’s my studio and my stash. Jealous? ;) 4 Inspirational Ideas for Jewelry-Making Storage »

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Inspiring Insect Jewelry

Inspiring Insect Jewelry

March 25, 2015 August 27, 2015  blog, craftsy, my writing elsewhere 0

  I may have mentioned before, but Craftsy – one of the largest craft blogs around – recently engaged me to become a jewelry blogger. And here’s my first assignment! When I want to create something inventive and new, I turn to inspiration from some unlikely places – like the …

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