How to use a Pinch Bail Connector
This video demonstrates basic skills to use a pinch bail connector. A pinch bail connector is a finding that allows you to create pendants with drilled stones.
Materials: Pinch bail connector, gemstone bead
Pinch Bails are great findings that allow you to transf...
Knotted Head Pin
Making your own headpins is an essential skill in jewelry making, this tutorial will demonstrate how to make a headpin with a lovely knotted end and how to wire wrap a bead onto that pin.
Headpins are a component used in jewelry making most often when using beads and making earrin...
Wire wrapped gemstone bar
Material: beads, 2 inches 26 gauge wire, chain
Tools: round nose pliers, bent chain nose pliers, chain nose pliers, measuring tool
The gemstone bar is a trending style that is versatile and just a slight adaptation from basic wire wrapping. You can use any type of fully ...
Open/Close Jumprings
Material: jump rings, assorted
Tools: bent chain nose pliers
Jump rings are an essential component in jewelry making. Found in many gauges, sizes, shapes and materials to be compatible with your jewelry making project. Typically jump rings are used for basic purposes such as ...
Simple Loop
Material: Bead, 26 gauge wire- half hard
Tools: Chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, cutters
Wire wrapping beads and pearls is a technique every jewelry maker should now. The ability to wire wrap a bead infuses your skillset in such a versatile way. Simply learning a basic wire wrap ...
