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 … [Read more...] about Shop Announcement – February 2021
How to Wrap a Briolette: Wire-Wrapped Swarovski Crystal Pendant Tutorial
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to wrap a briolette, specifically a Swarovski crystal prism, for a pendant. A briolette is a a type of gemstone cut which is elongated, and quite often pear-shaped. There is a hole drilled in the top and it can be hung like a bead. They work beautifully for pendants and earrings. PLEASE NOTE: Swarovski crystals are not required for … [Read more...] about How to Wrap a Briolette: Wire-Wrapped Swarovski Crystal Pendant Tutorial
Wire-Wrapping Tutorials: 17 DIY Wire-Wrapped Earrings
If you’re looking for new wire-wrapping tutorials, check out these cute DIY Wire-Wrapped Earrings I’ve put together a list of 17 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 … [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 … [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. … [Read more...] about How to Use Liver of Sulfur as Copper Patina
