Using necklace cards is a great way to package your DIY jewelry, for selling or giving away as a gift. In this post, I'll explain what necklace cards are as well as their benefits. I'll also show you how to use necklace cards so you can get busy with your packaging. I've included a FREE necklace card template which you can easily edit with Canva. Sign up below and … [Read more...] about How to Use Necklace Cards [FREE Printable Necklace Card Template]
Tutorials/DIY
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 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
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
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, … [Read more...] about How to Pickle Copper Wire to Remove Firescale
How to Anneal Copper Wire
Learning how to anneal copper wire is an essential skill to have if you're working with thicker wire. Annealing your wire basically means heating it with a torch to make it softer. This makes it A LOT easier to work with when you are wire-wrapping or doing any type of wire work. As usual, make sure to take all necessary safety precautions - wear safety … [Read more...] about How to Anneal Copper Wire