A lot of people when they start making jewellery, struggle with the issue of what wire to use. I started with copper, then moved onto coloured craft wire until I decided I liked the colour …
Nicole Hanna’s 2017 “Finish it!” design contest
This year’s Finish it contest has just ended. The contest is hosted by Nicole Hanna, one of my favorite wire wrapping artists and is always great fun. Nicole supplies the contenders with a list of …
Tutorial – twisting wire
Twisted wire is very decorative and can be used in several different ways – wrapped around a bezel, to make decorative jump rings or swirls. Here are some examples of such use: So long as …
Oxidizing copper or silver with liver of sulfur
I’ve made a video on how to oxidize, or apply patina, to copper or silver. The chemical compound used in this video is potassium sulfide, also known as liver of sulfur. In its natural state …
Mohs Scale – hardness scale for minerals, metals and other materials
When you work with minerals you notice there’s a difference in hardness between gemstones. As a jeweller you must know which gemstones are resistance to damage, both during the creation process and afterwards, while wearing …
Annealing wire
I made a video that shows how to anneal thin copper wire. The same method can be used for silver or brass and for thicker gauge wire. Thicker wire should be kept in a tight …
Wire weaving tips – sampler and ways to hold your wires
I’ve recently returned to wire work. I love silversmith projects but I have to sit at my bench, with the drawer open over my legs, while I saw, file or polish. Sometimes I just want …
Wire weaving
When I first started making jewellery, my favorite technique was wire wrapping because it requires so few tools for such stunning results. Recently I’ve been refining my jewellery knowledge but I still love wire work …
Three tone metal earrings
I had a lot of fun making my last collection of copper earrings, so I took it a step further and added brass to the mix. The ear wires are silver to avoid allergies. Aside …
Organizing craft materials
One of the most common problems for crafters, especially when you work with a lot of different materials, is remembering what you have. To prevent buying doubles or forgetting to use stuff you actually like …
Home studio remodel
Living on the top floor has some disadvantages. One of them is the danger of water damage. Some time ago we began noticing some water stains in a corner of my home studio. The stains …
New resin pendants
This year’s resin pendant collection has some unusual elements, such as electrical components, washers and jumprings as decoration. More details in the shop.