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Ethnic Ring - Step by Step tutorial

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:47:59 -0500

$10.00
If you want to make your own ethnic wire-wrapped ring you can buy step-by-step instructions today! Now you will be able to make this intricate design with no difficulty. Although it seems like an advanced project, my instructions are clear and detailed enough for those with intermediate wire skills.

The lesson consists of 31 steps illustrated with 32 pictures. You will learn how to create the ring presented on the first picture - all other pictures show variations you can achieve with this technique.

And here's the list of materials and tools necessary to make a ring in 7.5 US size (18mm in diameter):

•3 pieces - 30cm (12'') each - of 0.8mm (20 gauge) fine silver or dead soft sterling silver wire
•15cm (6'') of 0.6mm - 0,5mm (24 gauge) wire (it doesn't have to be silver, can be any other metal)
•1.5m (60'') of 0.4mm (26 gauge) fine silver or dead soft sterling silver wire, cut into two pieces: 1m (40'') and 0.5m (20'')
•1.5m (60'') of 0,25mm (30 gauge) dead soft sterling silver wire, cut into two equal pieces
•4 beads – rondelles measuring 2-3 by 3-4mm (I've used faceted rondelles of labradorite and crystal moonstone).
•flat-nose pliers
•wire cutters
•ring mandrel
•fine file
•optional – liver of sulfur

As you can see - no glue or solder are required - it's just wire-wrapping!

You can pay for the tutorial via PayPal by sending 10USD to iza@izamalczyk.com address and pasting "tutorial 2" in the title of the transaction. A licenced copy of the lesson in the PDF format will be sent to your e-mail address usually within 24 hours from receiving the money (except from weekends and holidays when I'm out of my studio).

Wire woven bead cap TUTORIAL

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:33:53 -0500

$7.00
If you want to make your own wire-woven bead cap you can buy step-by-step instructions today! Now you will be able to make this intricate design with no difficulty. Although it is described as an advanced project, my instructions are clear and detailed enough for those with intermediate wire skills.

The lesson consists of 32 steps illustrated with 35 pictures. It also includes a list of materials and tools you will need to make the bead cap.

This tutorial shows how to make a bead cap presented on the first picture with two bead caps - oxidized and non-oxidized. All other pictures show variations you can create on the basis of the technique shown in the lesson.

what you need for this project:

•4 inches of 18-gauge sterling silver hard wire
•1 foot of 20-gauge sterling silver dead soft wire
•5 feet of 30-gauge sterling silver dead soft wire
•one pear-shaped bead sized 0,9 inch long x 0,5-0,2 inch wide, drilled with a hole large enough for 18-gauge wire, may also be oval or nugget-shaped.
•round nose pliers
•chain-nose pliers
•flat-nose pliers
•wire-cutters
•optional: liver-of-sulfur

You can pay for the tutorial via PayPal by sending $7 to iza@izamalczyk.com address and pasting "tutorial 1" in the title of the transaction. A licenced copy of the lesson in the PDF format will be sent to your e-mail address usually within 24 hours from receiving the money (except from weekends and holidays when I'm out of my studio).

Cross - Step by Step Tutorial - pure wire-wrapping, no soldering skills needed

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:58:34 -0400

$12.00
Cross is one of the strongest symbols in the whole history of mankind. It is not only the symbol of Christ and his sacrifice but also a well known symbol present in many cultures. It is much older than Christianity and its meaning differs depending on the historical period or civilization it comes from.

I wanted to make a design which could be accomplished by all wire-workers, even those who are not able to solder. You don’t need a torch to make this cross, although I’ve given some tips for those who have the soldering skills. This tutorial requires some basic wire-working skills, including the herringbone wrap, so it makes it an INTERMEDIATE LEVEL PROJECT.

The process of making this cross is presented in 41 easy to follow steps and illustrated with 45 pictures. It will be sent to you via email as a licenced pdf copy (about 1700 KB), usually within 24 hours from receiving the payment (except from weekends and holidays when I'm out of my studio).

IMPORTANT: This tutorial covers making a cross similar to the one from the first picture. Other pictures present variations of this design I have made using some techniques that are not covered in this lesson.

List of materials and tools necessary to make a cross which measures 6cm by 4.5cm (2.4’’ by1.8’’):

•15cm (6’’) of 1.0mm (18 gauge) hard sterling silver wire
•40cm (16’’) of 1.0mm (18 gauge) fine silver or dead soft silver wire
•150cm (60’’) of 0.4mm (26 gauge) fine silver or dead soft silver wire
•100cm (30’’) of 0.25mm (30 gauge) fine silver or dead soft silver wire
•two beads (I’ve used two sterling filigree beads: one oval 8mm by 5mm, one round 5mm) with a hole large enough for 18 gauge wire
•27 sterling seed beads or any other beads measuring about 2mm in diameter with holes large enough for 20ga wire
•one jump-ring (not smaller than 5mm in diameter)
•flat nose pliers
•wire cutters
•round nose pliers
•fine file
•masking tape or thin wire leftovers
•ruler and marker pen
•optional – liver of sulfur, torch and soldering equipment

If you have any questions concerning this tutorial, please, do not hesitate to contact me.

Indian Feather Earrings - Step By Step Wire-Wrapping Tutorial

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:35:33 -0400

$10.00
Ethnic patterns are one of the hottest trends for the upcoming fashion season. This pattern looks best if the earrings are oxidized or if you're making it a mixed-metal version – wrapping stands out nicely on the background set by thick, straight wires. You can make tons of variations of this pattern, use in not only in earrings, but in pendants, bracelets, rings, etc.

Making those earrings doesn't require glue or solder - it's pure wire-wrapping! Pictures and descriptions are designed even for those not yet self-confident enough to call themselves intermediate wire-wrapping artists :)

The process of making these earrings is presented in 35 easy to follow steps and illustrated with 37 pictures. It will be sent to you as a pdf copy (about 1140 KB), usually within 24 hours from receiving the payment (except from weekends and holidays when I'm out of my studio).

This is the list of materials and tools necessary to make 2 earrings (my earrings are 5.5cm / 2.2’’ long without earwires):
•64cm (25.6’’) of 1mm / 18gauge wire (I’ve used SS half-hard wire but it can be copper or gold-filled – combining various metals will make the pattern stand out nicely) cut into 8 even pieces - 8cm (3.2’’) each
•2m (80'') of 0.4mm (26 gauge) fine silver or dead soft sterling silver wire
•8 beads – rounds or rondelles measuring 2-4mm (I've used garnet rounds – 6 smaller and 2 larger).
•circa 5cm (2’’) of chain with tiny links cut into 4 even pieces
•1 pair of earwires
•flat-nose pliers
•round-nose pliers
•wire cutters
•fine file
•optional – liver of sulfur

If you have any questions concerning this tutorial, please, do not hesitate to contact me.