Wirework

Summer is fleeting fast, but it’s not too late to create wonderful summer jewelry like this shell bracelet, and few things are easier than memory wire. Let’s get started!
Let’s round up the necessary items: chain nose pliers, wire cutters,…

This ring is just too pretty to be so fast and easy! It’s an irresistible project you’re sure to love. Let’s get started!
You’ll only need a few tools, so don’t worry about lengthy cleanup with this one (a nice…

I’m not exactly sure why I enjoy working with jump rings so much (rings of any sort, for that matter); perhaps it’s the harmony of the circles themselves. Maybe it’s the versatility of the jump rings that draws me. Whatever…

Sleek and feminine, this vibrant necklace is as colorful as it is creative. I have a feeling you’re up to the challenge of creating it, too. So, let’s get started.
First off, gather what you’ll need — and you’ll need…

Like chain? Here’s an easy project that adds life to ordinary chain.
First, you’ll need to round up chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, jump rings, a lobster clasp, a pendant and two types of chain, preferably one more ornate chain and…

With summer sandals, toe rings let you show off a little bit of your creativity! Here’s a fun and basic design to get you started.
First, round up your tools: round-nose pliers, chain-nose pliers, wire cutters, sterling silver (about 20…

Nothing says warm weather jewelry like anklets and toe rings. At this time of year it’s fun to play around with creative ideas just to see what you can come up with. I don’t make a lot of jewelry for…

These fun and playful earrings are a springtime and summer delight that go with nearly everything. You’ll have fun making them, too.
I’d actually had the placement of the beads different when I first began making these earrings. I’d placed…

Face it, blue is just a great color — versatile and cheery, it’s a color that’s hard to grow tired of. I knew at once when I spotted these heart-shaped glass beads that they’d make great earrings.
Round up your…

I really enjoy wearing white in the spring and summer. It goes with everything and brings out the depth of my skin tone. To me, silver paired with white is a natural combination — understated, yet classic. These earrings are…

As promised, here’s a cool and breezy bracelet to accompany your Ocean Breeze earrings we made last week. This one will challenge your skills a little, but nothing you can’t handle, I’m sure. Still, I hope you had a good…

These cool and breezy earrings are a warm weather delight you’re sure to enjoy all year round, and they’re as simple to make as they are pretty!
Round up: chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, wire cutters, two earwires, four 10mm jump…

I am a lover of simplicity and also the color green, so it goes without saying that this necklace is a hit for me!
Round up about 15 inches of gold chain (less or more, depending on your preference), a…

I’ve had way more fun assembling a group of rings than I ever thought I would! It may very well be the simplicity of all those rings together that appeals to me. At any rate, it was an entirely satisfying…

There’s nothing quite like an earring project to spruce up a jewelry box in need of some life. These pearl and filigree drop earrings are a quick and easy project that is sure to bring lots of compliments!
Round up…

I know, I know — odd name for this project! It’s actually named for my favorite cousin who has an upcoming birthday later this month. I wanted to make something special for her, and had such fun making this necklace,…

Here’s a fun variation on our recent Pretty in Pink wire wrapped earring project that also makes a simple project for kids (supervised, of course).
Round up: a few pretty beads, 24-gauge wire, wire cutters, round nose pliers and a hair clip…

An ordinary bead becomes extraordinary in this spruced up project. Ready to have some fun?
Round up: grab your chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters, two beads, two long head pins, two jump rings, two ear wires and…

If you’re looking for a fun and involved project — something that allows you to stretch your creativity and create something you’ll actually wear — few things are more fun and practical than making your own watch.
You can pick…

These sparkling earrings make an elegant accessory, and won’t take very long to create. Ready?
First, you’ll need 16 Swarovski crystals of various sizes, shapes and colors, and two glass beads. Choose gold or silver beading wire, and snip about…