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Roundmaille is easily one of my favourite jump ring chains! Essentially it’s European 4:1 chainmaille worked into a round tube.

There are some very good tutorials available for making roundmaille, in particular this one from Derakon on The Ring Lord’s website.

One of the things I’ve found difficult (and my students have definitely struggled with) is how to set the rings up at the start. This video shows you a quick and ease tool you can make to help you get your roundmaille started. You’ll spend less time fiddling and more time weaving!

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As much as I’d like my videos to be perfect and done in one take, it rarely turns out that way. Here are some of the outtakes from the videos I’ve released so far. I hope you enjoy them!

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If you’ve made jewelry from one of my tutorials, I’d love to see your photos! Share them with me here!

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Masking tape is my favourite way of holding bundles of wire together, but getting the masking tape off again without distorting the work? Well, that’s a bit tricky. Here’s a quick and easy method I use for removing tape.

In other news…

The Lessons Shop has been reorganized, and projects have now been tagged according to type as well as level of difficulty. So, if you want to see what tutorials are available for making rings, just click on “Rings”, and all of the ring projects will be shown. It makes finding what you’re looking for so much easier!

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This project is simplicity at its best! Using 2mm beads or 10/0 seed beads, this quick little square wire unisex ring can be easily made in any size. This newly updated project was previously published in a text-only form in “Contemporary Bead & Wire Jewelry” and “Simply Bead & Wire” by Lark Books. Now with step-by-step photos and more detailed instructions! 8 pages, 33 photos, 24 steps, plus design notes Level of Difficulty: Very Easy Video Length: 9 min. 11 seconds TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED: Tools Flat Nose Pliers Chain Nose Pliers Flush Cutters Ruler or Measuring Tape Ring Mandrel Permanent Fine Tip Marker Masking Tape Rouge Cloth Rawhide Mallet Materials 22 ga (.65 mm) Soft Square wire (Length to be determined based on ring size) 2 inches (5 cm) 22 ga or 20 ga (.65 mm or .80 mm) Soft Half-Round Wire 5 x 2 mm Large Hold Beads or 5 x 10/0 Seed Beads Substitutions Substitutions are not recommended for this project. Release Date: April 19, 2018

You can add the PDF+video version to your library right now for only $5.00.

Did you know?

When you become part of the Members Studio community, you get early access to all new tutorials?

There are currently over $500 worth of tutorials, videos and courses in the Members Studio Library, with more being added regularly! Weekly live events and personalized coaching are also included with your membership. Find out more.

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The Shaman’s Hand or Healer’s Hand is an ancient power symbol. The easy-to-make beginner project is very quick and helps you practise keeping your wire “on the square”. Add an S-Link or a jump ring, and it can be worn as a pendant, or added to a bracelet or other project. Make one of yourself, or as a gift for a special healer in your life! This video will take you through the project step by step. Level of Difficulty: Easy Video Length: 7 min. 35 seconds TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED: Tools Flat Nose Pliers Round Nose Pliers Flush Cutters Ruler or Measuring Tape Permanent Fine Tip Marker Ring Bending (aka Half-Round) Pliers Materials 8 inches (19 cm) 20 ga (.80 mm) Hard or Half-Hard Square wire Substitutions Round wire can be substituted for this project, but it looks best in square. Release date: March 8, 2018

You can add the PDF+video version to your library right now for only $5.00.

Did you know?

When you become part of the Members Studio community, you get early access to all new tutorials?

There are currently over $500 worth of tutorials, videos and courses in the Members Studio Library, with more being added regularly! Weekly live events and personalized coaching are also included with your membership. Find out more.

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A couple of months ago I spotted a tip posted on a wire jewelry forum on Facebook for a DIY Lightbox made of paper, so I thought I’d test it to find out if it works as well as a traditional lightbox.

A pre-release version of my soon-to-be-released tutorial is already available in the private TToW Members Studio Facebook group. If you’re part of the Members Studio community, you get access to all new tutorials automatically as a membership benefit, plus automatic admission to live events and workshops – that’s over $500 worth of lessons! Join the Members Studio today!

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Have you ever looked at jewelry photos online and thought the jewelry looked kind of dead? There’s a reason for that – and there’s a very easy fix! Just squint! Find out why it works in this video.

I’m working on nine new project tutorials! One of them is already available in the private TToW Members Studio Facebook group. If you’re part of the Members Studio community, you get access to all new tutorials automatically as a membership benefit, plus automatic admission to live events and workshops – that’s over $500 worth of lessons! Join the Members Studio today!

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As much as I love Shepherd’s Hook ear wires for how easy they are to make, I’ve noticed that a lot of designers leave out a really critical thing that helps to keep them in your ears. I share what that is in this week’s video.

Want to know about upcoming Live Events like workshops? Find them listed here.

If you’re part of the Members Studio community, you get access to all live events automatically as a membership benefit, plus over $500 of other tutorials and lessons! Join the Members Studio today!

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Losing an earring is so frustrating! But why does it happen? In this 1 Min/1Tip video, I talk about what may cause your earrings to fall out, and what you can do about it.

There’s a new live workshop coming up January 22-24, 2018! “Writing Your Artist Bio” is for anyone applying to shows, setting up a website or social media, or who just wants to share their story in a short, engaging way.  Find out more here.

If you are part of the Members Studio community, you get automatic access to this workshop. Join the Members Studio today!

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Connect with your clients and tell your story

Your Artist Bio is the first glimpse people get at you, and your best way of introducing yourself to them. People want to know who they are buying from. They want to know how you got started, what you’ve achieved and why they can trust you. Through this workshop you’ll learn how to:

• Build Your Story
• Make it Effective
• Adapt it to Suit

During three live, online, interactive sessions, you’ll go through the process of writing your Artist Bio, with the help of an experience editor. Learn and work from the comfort of your living room! You’ll finish with 3 pieces of writing you can use in your promotional material, on your website, or to tell people about your creative journey so far.

Details:

WRITING YOUR ARTIST BIO
Hosted online by Dianne Karg Baron
Dates: January 22, 23, 24, 2018, from 7-9 pm ET
Cost: US$125

Find out more, and register here.