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2 in 1 Filigree Style Bracelet Tutorial

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:48:20 -0500

$6.00
This tutorial teaches you how to make a filigree style bracelet using wire wrapped cold connections.

Included in this lesson is a way to modify the basic bracelet to include a frame to support a large focal bead or cabochon. This portion of the tutorial only includes instructions for the frame. You will need to decide what method to use to attach the stone to the frame. In the second picture, the bracelet on the left side was made using techniques taught in the Dance Around the Sun tutorial. The bracelet on the right was made using Eni’s Netted Bezel tutorial.

Skill level:
Intermediate

Material List:

* 7 2” pieces of 16g round wire
* 2 7” pieces of 16g round wire
* 32’ 26g round wire
* 2 3½” pieces of 16g round wire (optional)
* Round focal stone (optional)

Tool List:

* Flush cutter
* Round nose pliers
* Flat nose pliers
* Needle file or wire rounder
* Bracelet Mandrel

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Woven Wire Adjustable Ring Tutorial

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:16:46 -0500

$5.00
This tutorial teaches you how to make an adjustable woven wire ring that really makes a statement. The tutorial shows a simple ring, however there is no end to the number of ways you can alter the technique to allow for your imagination to create many wonderful designs.

The last three photos shown are ways that I have altered this pattern for new designs. Full instructions for those alterations are not included in the tutorial, however, there are a few tips on how to do them at the end of the tutorial.

Skill Level:
Easy

Materials
* Round bead, 4-8mm (must have a hole large enough to accommodate the 18 or 20 gauge wire)
* 3 feet 26 or 28 gauge wire
* 9 1/2” 18 or 20 gauge wire

Tools
* Round nose pliers
* Flat nose pliers
* Needle file or wire rounder
* Ring mandrel, or other round object the correct size for a ring (If you do not have a ring mandrel, you could also use a wooden dowel, a small pill bottle, or other round object that is about the right size)

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Glory - Donut Wrap Wire Work Tutorial

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:51:16 -0500

$7.00
This has been my most requested tutorial to date, so I decided to push everything else aside and work on just this. After hours of writing, re-writing and re-writing again, taking photos and editing them to the very last detail, typing and formatting the pdf file, it is finally ready!

Glory is a somewhat ornate wrap for donut beads. The bead used in the tutorial is rather large (50mm), however this can easily be adapted to smaller donut beads.

This tutorial features 15 pages of full color photos and detailed, step by step instructions.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials
* 22” of 20 gauge wire (dead soft or full hard)
* Approximately 4 yards of 26 or 28 gauge dead soft wire
* 1 50mm donut bead

Tools
* Wire Cutters
* Round Nose Pliers
* Flat Nose Pliers
* Needle File or Wire Rounder

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Beaded Ear Cuffs Tutorial

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:35:52 -0500

$4.00
This lesson teaches you a simple technique for making ear cuffs that look like a row of beads climbing up your ear. These look great worn as a pair, but if you prefer the asymmetrical look, make one ear cuff and an earring to match for the other ear.

The frame used for this ear cuff can be turned into many other designs. By using different beads and adding different wirework techniques, you can create many other looks.

These cuffs are shaped as an oval for more comfort when wearing, however, you can also shape them like the more traditional round ear cuffs if that is what you prefer.

Material List:

* 13” of 20g dead soft wire
* 5’ of 26g or 28g dead soft wire
* 14 4mm beads
* 2 charms or dangles (optional)

Tool List:

* Chain nose pliers
* Round nose pliers
* Wire cutters
* Flat nose pliers
* 6mm mandrel (or small piece of a 6mm wooden dowel)
* Marker

Woven band Ring -Wire Jewelry Tutorial

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:35:26 -0500

$6.00
This tutorial teaches you to make a simple looking woven band ring that can be altered to make many other designs.

Adding small beads to the weave gives this ring a wonderfully textured look. You can also change the spiral design, making them go in different directions than suggested, or making them larger or smaller, to create many different designs.

Skill Level:
Advanced

Materials:

* 9 1/2" of 18 ga Round Half Hard or Dead Soft Wire
* 6’ 28 ga Round Dead Soft Wire

Tools:

* Chain nose pliers
* Round nose pliers
* Wire cutters
* Flat nose pliers
* Metal Ring Mandrel (or other round metal object that can be hammered on)
* Hammer
* File

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Wide Bail Pendant Tutorial

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:19:33 -0500

$4.00
This tutorial teaches you how to make an extra wide coiled bail. These are great for pendants you want to put onto thick necklace cords, ribbon, or even Viking knit chains.

Please keep in mind that when making the neck cord, you must put the pendant on before finishing off the second end of the cord. Otherwise the end of the cord may not fit through the pendant.

This tutorial uses a simple briolette bead to show you how to make the bail. However, this technique can be used on any pendant with a frame that has two wires coming together to make the bail.

Skill Level:
Easy

Material List:

10" of 20 gauge wire (dead soft or half hard)
Approximately 7’ 28 gauge dead soft wire
1 medium sized briolette bead

Tool List:

Wire Cutters
Flat Nose Pliers
Needle File or Wire Rounder
Mandrel or other round object approximately 1/8" (3.5mm) in diameter

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Twisty - Woven Bangle Bracelet Tutorial

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:17:47 -0500

$6.00
This tutorial teaches you to make a playfully fun and flirty bangle bracelet.

The inner circumference of the bracelet should be 7¼” using the measurements in this tutorial. If you need a bigger bracelet, start with a longer piece of 20g wire.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials:
* 20" of 20 gauge wire (dead soft or half hard)
* Approximately 10 feet of 26 OR 12 feet of 28 gauge dead soft wire
* 10 8mm beads
* Hook and Eye style clasp

Tools:
* Wire Cutters
* Round Nose Pliers
* Flat Nose Pliers
* Needle File
* Bracelet Mandrel (or other round object the right size)

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Prison of Enchantment - Wire Wrap Technique for Un-drilled Gemstone Points

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:34:21 -0500

$5.00
This lesson shows you one way to wrap an un-drilled stone point (though you can use a drilled stone if you like). This particular style gives the finished pendant an old world feel, especially if oxidized.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials:
• 13” of 22 ga Round Soft Wire
• 11’ of 30 ga Round soft Wire
• 1 Stone Point (For this tutorial I am using one that measures 8mm wide and 31mm long – you can use a different, but you will need more or less wire depending on the stone)
• 18g Jump Ring (the inside diameter must be large enough to accommodate the thickness of the wire plus the cord or chain you plan to use with the pendant)

Tools:
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Wire cutters
• Flat nose pliers

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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The Caged Bird's Song - Wire Pendant Tutorial

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:28:21 -0500

$5.50
The Caged Bird's Song has been one of my most popular pendants, both on this site and http://sylva.deviantart.com .

Because it has been so popular I have decided to make a tutorial teaching you how to make this beautiful pendant. This tutorial features full color photos and clear step by step instructions, as well as a few extra tips.

This pendant works well with round beads. It is also an excellent way to cage irregularly shaped tumbled stones that have not been drilled.

Skill Level:
Easy

Materials:
* 4 1/4 feet 20 gauge wire.
* 8mm bead

The instructions for using other sized beads/stones are in the "Tips" section on the last page of the tutorial.

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Medusa - Wire Pendant Tutorial

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:28:21 -0500

$7.00
This tutorial teaches you how to make a pendant full of dreamy coils and swirls.

This lesson is really more of a set of rules than an absolute technique. Most of the work is done by feel.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Material List:

* 3 15” pieces 20g round dead soft wire
* 1/3 ounce of round 28g wire
* 1 oval bead (must be drilled)- approximately 25mm x 18mm

Tool List:

* Chain nose pliers
* Wire cutters
* Flat nose pliers
* Needle file or wire rounder

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Woven Donut Front - Wirework Tutorial

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:28:21 -0500

$6.00
This lesson teaches you a unique and versatile way to add flair to gemstone donut beads. The variations to the technique taught in this tutorial are limitless.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials:
• 24” of 18 ga Round Soft Wire
• 9” of 28 ga Round Soft Wire
• 1 2” (50mm) Donut Bead
• 7 or 8 4mm Round Beads

Tools:
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Wire cutters
• Flat nose pliers
• Needle file or wire rounder
• Any marker that will write on metal
• 1” wide clamp (Optional. You may use tape if you do not have a clamp)

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Spiral Button Earrings - Wire Work Tutorial

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:28:21 -0500

$7.00
This tutorial teaches you how to make a delightfully versatile post earring finding (instructions for the teardrop charm are included for those new to wire work).

In the second photo, a modified version of the earring findings in this tutorial were used as a base for a pair of sodalite coins and combined with Eni Oken's Netted Bezel.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials:
16” 20 gauge wire
6'- 8' 26 or 28 gauge wire.
Seed beads (or any other small, 1-2mm beads) (optional)
Earring nuts (backs)
2 briolettes, any size.

Tools:
Round nose pliers
Bent nose pliers
Needle file or wire rounder

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Mystic Ring - Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:28:21 -0500

$8.00
This lesson teaches you to make a ring which can hold un-drilled stones attractively and securely.

The ring shank design in this tutorial is merely a suggestion. At the end of this lesson you will see other options for the band portion of the ring. Using your own imagination you will be able to adapt the bezel technique in this tutorial so it can be used with many different ring shanks.

Skill Level:
Very Advanced

Prerequisite Tutorial:
Determining the Length of Wire Needed for a Ring Shank
http://www.gailavira.com/tutorials/measureringshank.pdf

Material List:
* 12' of 28 ga Round Soft Wire
* 16" of 20 ga Round soft Wire
* 1 18mm x 13 mm Oval Cabochon
* Small piece of scrap paper
* Masking tape or painters tape
* Ruler (measuring in millimeters)

Tool List:
* Ring Mandrel
* Flat Nose or Bent Nose Pliers
* Wire Cutters
* Needle File or Wire Rounder
* Round Nose Pliers
* Fine tip pen or ultra fine tip marker
* Any marker that will work on metal

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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2 in 1 Filigree Style Bracelet Tutorial

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:12:20 -0400

Crinkled Rosette Ring Tutorial

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:57:28 -0400

$6.00
This tutorial teaches you to make a cute little ring with a crinkle edged rosette out of woven wire.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Materials needed:
• 1 4mm round bead
• 2 8” pieces of 20g round dead soft wire
• 9’ 28g round dead soft wire

Tools needed:
• Flush cutter
• Round nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers
• Needle file or wire rounder
• Ring Mandrel

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Added on Oct 27, 2008

Woven Wire Adjustable Ring Tutorial

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:56:44 -0400

Sensu - Adjustable Ring Tutorial

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:56:44 -0400

$7.00
This design got it's name from a contest held on the forum here at Etsy. All 6 of the winners mentioned fans. I really liked the idea of Japanese fans, so instead of using the English name, I decided to use the Japanese word for folding fan, "Sensu" (one of the words I found anyway... hopefully it's correct).

Skill Level:
Advanced

Materials
* 32” of 20 gauge wire (dead soft or half hard)
* Approximately 4 yards of 26 or 28 gauge dead soft wire
* 30-40 1-2mm beads (optional)

Tools
* Wire Cutters
* Round Nose Pliers
* Flat Nose Pliers
* Needle File or Wire Rounder

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Medusa - Wire Pendant Tutorial

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:03:50 -0400

Rosebud Earrings Tutorial

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:38:28 -0400

$4.50
This tutorial teaches you how to make a simple, but very beautiful, pair of earrings.

They are called “Rosebud” earrings because, with the briolette beads, they look like upside down rosebuds.

Skill Level:
Easy

Materials
2 4” pieces of 20g round wire (dead soft or half hard)
Approximately 8 feet of 28g round dead soft wire
2 briolette beads (approximately 8mmx10mm)
2 ear wires

Tools
Wire Cutters
Round Nose Pliers
Flat Nose Pliers
Needle File

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Carry Me - Gemstone Point Cap Tutorial

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:38:26 -0400

$6.50
This tutorial teaches you to make a beautiful woven cap to "carry" a gemstone point bead.

Skill Level:
Advanced

Materials
* 21” of 20 gauge wire (dead soft or
half hard)
* Approximately 2 yards of 26 or 28
gauge dead soft wire

Tools
* Wire Cutters
* Round Nose Pliers
* Flat Nose Pliers
* Needle File or Wire Rounder
* Bail Making Pliers, Mandrel, or other round object approximately 3/16” in diameter

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Woven Donut Front - Wirework Tutorial

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:48:29 -0400

Mystic Ring - Wire Wrapped Ring Tutorial

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:48:24 -0400

Twisty - Woven Bangle Bracelet Tutorial

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:45:06 -0400

Crinkled Rosette Ring Tutorial

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:59:29 -0400

Prison of Enchantment - Wire Wrap Technique for Un-drilled Gemstone Points

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:28 -0400

Woven Front Pendant Tutorial

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:28 -0400

$5.00
This tutorial teaches you how to make a simple, but very attractive pendant wiht a woven front.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Prerequisite Tutorial:
*Basic Weaving Techniques http://www.jewelrylessons.com/jewel/node/3526

Materials needed:
*1 35mm x 25mm rectangle bead
*2 3½” pieces of 20g round wire
*1 7½” 20g round wire
*8’ 28g round dead soft wire

Tools needed:
*Flush cutter
*Round nose pliers
*Flat nose pliers
*Needle file or wire rounder

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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The Caged Bird's Song - Wire Pendant Tutorial

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:28 -0400

Wrapped Mosaic Link Tutorial

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:27 -0400

$3.50
This tutorial teaches you how to make a versatile wrapped mosaic link jewelry component. It can be used many different ways in your jewelry designs.

The last two pictures are of items I have used these links for in my own designs.

Each step is illustrated with full color photos.

Skill Level:
Easy

Materials List
*2 pieces of 20g wire 3 1/4” long (half hard or dead soft)
*4-5 feet of 26g or 28g dead soft wire
*Beads – 3mm-5mm rounds or rondelles.

Tools List
*Files to finish off exposed ends of the wire
*Round nose pliers
*Bent nose pliers

© Donna Spadafore, Gailavira Jewelry
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Woven Front Pendant Tutorial

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:27 -0400

Woven band Ring -Wire Jewelry Tutorial

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:52:27 -0400

Woven Wire Adjustable Ring Tutorial

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:50:10 -0400

Wide Bail Pendant Tutorial

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:53:56 -0400

Sensu - Adjustable Ring Tutorial

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:41:48 -0400

Glory - Donut Wrap Wire Work Tutorial

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:41:48 -0400

Rosebud Earrings Tutorial

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:54:07 -0400