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GayleBirdDesigns

Freeform Jewelry, Tutorials, & Components by Gayle Bird

Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

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Announcement DIY Jewellery Instructions & Tutorials to help you make that perfect gift (or keep it for yourself, I won't tell)!

Look for a unique wire style, lots of color, asymmetry, irregular gemstones, inexpensive non-tarnish wire, some steampunk elements, and even some polymer clay.

You keep reading, and I'll keep looking for exciting new ways to help you make jewellery!

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Last updated on 29 Oct, 2017

DIY Jewellery Instructions & Tutorials to help you make that perfect gift (or keep it for yourself, I won't tell)!

Look for a unique wire style, lots of color, asymmetry, irregular gemstones, inexpensive non-tarnish wire, some steampunk elements, and even some polymer clay.

You keep reading, and I'll keep looking for exciting new ways to help you make jewellery!

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TUTORIAL: Simple Twisted Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Twisted Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

CA$1.98

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

CA$5.00

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

CA$5.00

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

CA$3.00

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Darker Blue Sapphire, 1.09ct old-cut

Darker Blue Sapphire, 1.09ct old-cut

CA$446.25

Silky blue 1.13 Sapphire with Banding

Silky blue 1.13 Sapphire with Banding

CA$448.50

Old-cut medium light blue 1.31ct sapphire

Old-cut medium light blue 1.31ct sapphire

CA$495.75

Sapphire with unique offset culet 1.09ct

Sapphire with unique offset culet 1.09ct

CA$702.00

1.07ct Medium Dark Blue Old-cut Sapphire

1.07ct Medium Dark Blue Old-cut Sapphire

CA$633.00

1.07ct Medium Dark Blue Old-cut Sapphire

1.07ct Medium Dark Blue Old-cut Sapphire

CA$576.00

Light blue, Eye-clean Heirloom Sapphire 1.31ct

Light blue, Eye-clean Heirloom Sapphire 1.31ct

CA$495.00

Only 1 available and it's in 2 people's baskets

Heirloom bi-color Natural Sapphire in Dark Blue with Green 1.4ctw

Heirloom bi-color Natural Sapphire in Dark Blue with Green 1.4ctw

CA$1,100.00

Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's basket

Cushion Cut Vintage Royal Blue Sapphire with Green Silk 1.8 carat

Cushion Cut Vintage Royal Blue Sapphire with Green Silk 1.8 carat

CA$1,480.00

Only 1 available and it's in 2 people's baskets

Over 1 carat, Heirloom Emerald in a Medium Grass Green

Over 1 carat, Heirloom Emerald in a Medium Grass Green

CA$3,900.00

TUTORIAL: Doodle Bangle Pair (Wire-Wrapped Bracelet Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Doodle Bangle Pair (Wire-Wrapped Bracelet Instructions)

CA$4.50

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Pendants (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Pendants (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

CA$8.37

3 people have this in their basket

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

CA$9.97

TUTORIAL: Spoonful of Ocean - Pendant (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Spoonful of Ocean - Pendant (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

CA$5.50

TUTORIAL: Handmade Pendant Bail (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Bail Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Handmade Pendant Bail (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Bail Instructions)

CA$3.00

6 people have this in their basket

TUTORIAL: Steampunk Polymer Clay (Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Steampunk Polymer Clay (Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

CA$5.98

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

CA$5.00

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

CA$3.00

3 people have this in their basket

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

CA$1.98

8 people have this in their basket

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

CA$5.00

3 people have this in their basket

TUTORIAL: Amethyst & Clay Flower Pendant (Polymer Clay Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Amethyst & Clay Flower Pendant (Polymer Clay Pendant Instructions)

CA$8.50

TUTORIAL: Mosaic Bead Pendant (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Mosaic Bead Pendant (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

CA$4.50

TUTORIAL: Hand Woven Neck Wire Design (Wire-Wrapped Necklace Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Hand Woven Neck Wire Design (Wire-Wrapped Necklace Instructions)

CA$6.00

TUTORIAL: Double Rectangle (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Double Rectangle (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

CA$1.98

TUTORIAL: Simple Twisted Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Twisted Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

CA$1.98

TUTORIAL: World's Easiest Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: World's Easiest Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

CA$3.50

TUTORIAL: Copper Earrings & Production Techniques (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Copper Earrings & Production Techniques (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

CA$4.00

TUTORIAL: Sparkling Aluminum Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Sparkling Aluminum Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

CA$3.49

7 people have this in their basket

TUTORIAL: Quick Christmas Tree (Wire-Wrapped Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Quick Christmas Tree (Wire-Wrapped Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

CA$2.00

TUTORIAL: Chunky Beach Glass Bracelet or Necklace (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Chunky Beach Glass Bracelet or Necklace (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

CA$3.00

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Chris on 03 Mar, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Very clear instructions and lots of photos to make it easy to follow. Love the idea of a base ring which can be used to make a variety of colourful designs.

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)
Sign in with Apple user on 21 Feb, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great designs

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)
Star on 18 Jan, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Loved the lovely colourful images, I appreciated this as I am very visual. Great instruction's, lovely results.

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)
Susan on 12 Dec, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Exactly what I was looking for. Love Love it

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)
Angela on 11 Dec, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

5 ***** would shop again 🙂🙂

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)
Marindi Coward on 02 Nov, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

Download pattern was available instantly! Can’t wait to use it.

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)
Sue on 28 Feb, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I was able to make a beautiful bail on my second try using this tutorial. Following the pictures and descriptions was very simple!!! Thank you for an excellent tutorial and the price...can't be beat!!!

TUTORIAL: Handmade Pendant Bail (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Bail Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Handmade Pendant Bail (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Bail Instructions)
Sign in with Apple user on 21 Feb, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Easy to follow pattern

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)
Heather on 12 Jan, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

These are perfect for those of us who need a little bit of help forming shapes and a bit of guidance where to start the design! Very in-depth directions and photos!

TUTORIAL: Quick Christmas Tree (Wire-Wrapped Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Quick Christmas Tree (Wire-Wrapped Pendant/Ornament Instructions)
Carol on 06 Dec, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

I haven't had a chance to make this yet, but I am so looking forward to it. Thank you!

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

About GayleBirdDesigns

Sales 2,867

On Etsy since 2007

Cover as featured artist on Artisan Jewelry Times
Where the magic happens!
The cover of a lookbook shoot from 2014.
Part of the lookbook.
My favourite place on this green earth - in the Atlantic!

Colour. Change. Community.

As a child, beachcombing with family in Cape Breton, I became captivated by the natural colours and shapes surrounding me. Making jewelry became a means to transform Eastern Canada’s brilliant scenery and calm, creative lifestyle into works of art. By capturing local colour with the sinuous curves of my native coastlines, I can tell stories from my home island through tiny, wearable canvases.
The only constant to my work, besides colour, is change. I thrive on new discoveries, so every new technique I try will merge and grow into the next, delivering surprise and joy as every piece takes shape. I delight in overcoming challenges and solving problems, for I know each piece I make is made richer by the journey it takes from raw materials to final shape.
Communities of artists, both local and global, inform my work and drive my innovative spirit. It’s self-evident that I should share my work with others; breaking down my process helps not only me, but also others who can build on my techniques, combining colour and shape in newer, richer ways to take the evolution of my work forever forward. Each piece of jewelry becomes a phrase in an unfolding conversation around the world.

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Last updated on 17 Apr, 2016

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