Introduction: Welcome to the Jewelry Studio

Tools and Materials

• The Essential Tools
• Cool Tools (not essential, but nice to have)
• The Essential Materials

Wire Fundamentals

• Safety First
• Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Tools
• Straightening Wire
• Practice:
  • Jump Rings
  • Catch and Clasp

Basic Projects

• Basic Bracelet: This bracelet is the foundation for all the wire wrapping you will ever do.
  
  
• Dress-Up Bracelet: A very simple technique gives the Basic Bracelet a complete makeover.
  
  
• Walk-Along Bracelet: The simple addition of stepped wires, which we call “walk-along wraps,” converts the Basic Bracelet into a sophisticated-looking piece of jewelry. - Variation
  
  
• Bow Tie Bracelet: This delicate-looking, yet explosively pretty bracelet is embellished with silver beads. - Variation
  
  
• Celtic Knot Bracelet: How did you ever tie that beautiful silver into such a complex knot? - Variation

Taking Projects to the Next Level

• Reef Knot Bracelet: Simpler to make than it looks, this bracelet is also called a Celtic or lover’s knot. - Variation
  
  
• Wire-Wrapped Ring: Here’s a pretty little ring that you’ll enjoy making and then wearing or giving to someone special.
  
• Gem Stone Bracelet: Making this pretty bracelet will give you the skills to create your own unique designs. - Variation
  
  
• Stone Pendant: When you find a beautiful stone, you’ll have the skills to make a gorgeous pendant! - Variation
  
  
• Patterned Wire Bracelet, Earrings, and Pendant: Never has anything looked so elegant and been so easy to make! - Variations

Resources
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