Softglas Tubing
hammering, page 15 wrapped loops, page 16 oxidizing, page 23 This necklace combines primitive elegance, by using like elements of strong vertical and textured metal, with asymmetrical intrigue, by making each loop and wrap slightly different. The very simple cord adds modern flair and keeps the spotlight on the wirework. 2' 61 cm of sterling silver 20-gauge dead-soft wire 1 package SoftGlas tubing 1 SoftGlas connector Flush cutters Round-nose pliers Chain-nose pliers Ball-peen hammer Steel...
pretty pulleys
8-10 20.5-25.5cm of gold-filled 22-gauge dead-soft square wire, cut in two equal lengths 10-12 25.5-30.5 cm of gold-filed 26-gauge dead-soft round wire 6 blue 4x9mm briolettes 2 gold-filled 22-gauge 4mm ID jump rings 2 gold-filled ear wires Round-nose pliers Chain-nose pliers Stepped forming pliers Masking tape. 1 2.5 cm wide 1. Secure 1 piece of 22g square wire in the pin vise. Measure IY2 3.8 cm down on each piece of 22g wire from the chuck of the vise and place a piece of tape there,...
all wrapped up
simple loops, page 15 making jump rings, page 19 simple hooks, page 20 Not every stone is drilled into a bead. Use this wrapping technique to capture a beautiful rock specimen for a focal pendant, purchased or found. You can use this same technique on a favorite seashell. 3' 91.5 cm of sterling silver 12-gauge dead-soft half-round wire 4 10 cm of sterling silver 20-gauge half-hard round wire 1 gem silica 2 x 1 x 7 e 50mm x 27mm x 22mm rock 2 turquoise 1 x 2mm African opal cylinder beads 12 30.5...
daisy chain bracelet
opening and closing jump rings, page 22 simple hooks, page 20 31 assorted-color anodized aluminum 14-gauge 7 is 1.1cm ID jump rings 7 single-color anodized aluminum 18-gauge 5V 8mm ID jump rings 1. Separate the 14g jump rings into piles of 3 same-color rings. Each daisy is made up of 3 jump rings. 2. From the first pile, open 1 jump ring, pass through 1 ring, and close ring. Open the third ring and thread it through the eye where the 2 previous rings are joined, being sure to pass through both....