Hey everyone :)This isn't a typical blog post - it's more of an announcement.When I started Studio 73 Designs, I started selling my wire-wrapped jewelry online - first with Shopify, then I switched over to Etsy, which is currently home for my little wire-wrapping shop.At the end of August 2020, I became interested in creating tutorials for wire-wrapping beginners (free and paid … [Read more...] about Shop Announcement – February 2021
Wire-Wrapping Tutorials: 17 DIY Wire-Wrapped Earrings
If you’re looking for new wire-wrapping tutorials, check out these cute DIY Wire-Wrapped EarringsI’ve put together a list of step-by-step tutorials created by my fellow Etsy sellers.They range in skill level but most are suitable for beginners and intermediate wire-wrappers.These tutorials will teach you techniques that you can keep using in future projects, in combination with … [Read more...] about Wire-Wrapping Tutorials: 17 DIY Wire-Wrapped Earrings
Wire-Wrapped Crescent Moon Tutorial
At this very moment, I'm SUPER excited because I am launching my very first "BIG" wire-wrapping tutorial which is currently on sale in my brand new shop!!! It's a big day for me!!!This wire-wrapped crescent moon tutorial will teach you a very “free-flow” method of wire-wrapping.Please note that this is an intermediate tutorial :)As a bonus, you'll also receive my NEW … [Read more...] about Wire-Wrapped Crescent Moon Tutorial
How to Use Liver of Sulfur as Copper Patina
Ever wonder how to use liver of sulfur for your copper jewelry?I'm not a big fan of the look of bare copper in my wire-wrapping - I patina all my jewelry pieces. I love the antiqued look because it makes all the intricate details of the wire POP OUT!Liver of sulfur is very easy to use and it's available in a solid form or gel form. Personally I prefer the gel. Always use in … [Read more...] about How to Use Liver of Sulfur as Copper Patina
How to Pickle Copper Wire to Remove Firescale
If you've just finished annealing or soldering, you'll need to pickle the copper wire to remove firescale (the black stuff).Pickling is the process of dissolving firescale from the surface of your copper wire after it has been heated.It may seem intimidating at first but trust me when I tell you that pickling your copper wire is very simple.As usual, make sure to take all … [Read more...] about How to Pickle Copper Wire to Remove Firescale