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8 Methods to Prevent Tarnish on Wire Jewelry

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Hello, welcome back! Today I’d like to talk to you about an icky situation—tarnish and how to prevent it. There are a few reasons why we need to prevent tarnish on our wire-wrapped jewelry: first, it diminishes the appearance. Also, it weakens the metal meaning it can break easily, tarnish may also cause skin irritation. Ultimately, it takes the value of all our hard work … [Read more...] about 8 Methods to Prevent Tarnish on Wire Jewelry

11 Jewelry Display Showcase Ideas For Craft Shows

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Hello, welcome back! So, you’re going to attend your first craft fair or the umpteenth one. Either way, you’ll need some display options. Or maybe you’d like to upgrade your existing ideas. Without further ado, let’s jump into some creative display ideas! Jewelry Display Showcase Ideas For Craft Shows 1. Keep It Simple I love simplicity, although some of my designs can … [Read more...] about 11 Jewelry Display Showcase Ideas For Craft Shows

Wire-Wrapping DIY Chic Silver Crystal Cage Pendant Tutorial

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Hello my dear wire wrapper! Why hide your favorite crystal in the box? Show it off on your neck instead! Create a crystal holder from scratch with my step-by-step Wire-Wrapping DIY Chic Silver Crystal Cage Pendant Tutorial. You can never go wrong with my simple instructions and detailed progress pictures. Happy wrapping! LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE MATERIALS + TOOL Silver … [Read more...] about Wire-Wrapping DIY Chic Silver Crystal Cage Pendant Tutorial

Wire-Wrapping Intricate Heady Stone Pendant Tutorial

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Hi my dear wire wrapper! Behold, this is my most ambitious pendant design in my wire-wrapping career. And you can recreate it for yourself in this Wire-Wrapping Intricate Heady Stone Pendant Tutorial. I will guide you from scratch to finish, with simple instructions and step-by-step progress pictures. This is an advanced level wire-wrapping, so it is normal if you find it … [Read more...] about Wire-Wrapping Intricate Heady Stone Pendant Tutorial