Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip
June 28, 2010

Question:

Hi Dale, I bought your book and have made most of the projects in it. I would like to know if your videos have new designs that aren’t in your book–I need something new to try out!

-Deborah in Wenden, Arizona

Answer:

Hi Deborah, thank you so much for purchasing Wirework! You could view each of the projects on each DVD on our website, and then decide which you do not have (only a couple of DVD projects mirror my book).

If you do not receive the Free Email Jewelry Patterns, I would suggest signing up for those, as our Faculty consists of some amazing designers who come up with really cool projects.

How about looking at all of the projects you have mastered thus far and working your own designer combination from the different techniques that you know now? (Feel free to send me a picture!)

And, the Advanced DVDs will be released in the next few months, so keep your eyes out for those as well!

Answer contributed by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong

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Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip
January 25, 2010

Question:

What design would be an easy design that sells well for a beginner?

Answer:

Many of the designs on our Free Jewelry Making Patterns page and also included in the Email Patterns list that  you sign-up to receive free, are suitable for the beginner. You could also look at the Jewelry Kits we carry that go along with these patterns, to get a good look at the finished design before you try it.

Answer contributed by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong

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Finally – some brand new, unique jewelry making patterns! And the best thing is that they are available to EVERYONE for FREE!

We are pleased to announce that the winning designs of the jewelry making contest are now available for your use! You can access the free jewelry pendant patterns by clicking on the link “2009 Pendant Contest Winners” and then by selecting which piece you would like to view.

This year’s challenge was themed on pendant making for the amateur, intermediate, and professional wire-sculptor.  All entries were based on four criteria:  Originality, Skill-Level, Creativity, and Detailed Instructions.  There was a tremendous response and we received a great deal of skilled, stunning, and artistic entries.  Thank you all who entered!

Again, allow us to mention our grand-prize winner, Joe Rushing, who won $500 for his pendant entry!  Joe created a lovely piece, using gold-filled wire that was wrapped around a mahogany obsidian ladder pendant.  He also used the coiling gizmo for this project and, as a result, created a unique wire- dangling look that compliments the pendant.  These “danglers” can also be used to construct a matching pair of earrings.

Indeed, you will be impressed with the end-product of the award-winning designs and you can obtain ALL of these patterns for free by clicking on the Contest Winners link.  Each pattern consists of a materials list, step-by-step instructions, and detailed pictures, complete for your utilization.  Enjoy!