http://folksy.com/shops/KSJewelleryDesigns HANDMADE SILVER GEMSTONE JEWELLERY & WIRE JEWELLERY TUTORIALS. Welcome to K S Jewellery Designs. All my jewellery has been designed and made by me at my home in a beautiful village set at the foot of the North Downs in Surrey, England. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any of my jewellery pieces or tutorials. Commissions are always welcome. FLICKR: www.flickr.com/photos/ksjewellerydesigns BLOG: www.ksjewellerydesigns.blogspot.com en-gb KSJewelleryDesigns HANDMADE SILVER GEMSTONE JEWELLERY & WIRE JEWELLERY TUTORIALS. Welcome to K S Jewellery Designs. All my jewellery has been designed and made by me at my home in a beautiful village set at the foot of the North Downs in Surrey, England. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about any of my jewellery pieces or tutorials. Commissions are always welcome. FLICKR: www.flickr.com/photos/ksjewellerydesigns BLOG: www.ksjewellerydesigns.blogspot.com This tutorial shows you how to create beautiful Arabesque shaped GENIE DROP EARRINGS with 50 close-up photos and detailed step-by-step instructions. This tutorial is ideal for a beginner/improver as includes lots of WIREWORK TIPS to help you master some of the techniques of wrapping and coiling, shaping wire, forming open spirals, hammering, sanding and polishing, as well as useful explanations on how to make your earrings symmetrical and matching. NB. Plated wire is NOT suitable for the hammering and sanding elements of this tutorial MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 20 gauge soft round wire 26 gauge soft round wire Briolette beads Earwires TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Nylon headed pliers Round dowel Smooth headed hammer Steel bench block Sanding pads (3 grades: 180, 220, 280) Polishing cloth Ruler or measuring tape It is in PDF format and I aim to send it to your email address within 1 working day from your payment clearing (usually much sooner). Please message me which e-mail address the tutorial is to be sent to by (otherwise I will send it to the e-mail address linked to your PayPal payment). ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:53:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2975698 http://folksy.com/items/2975698 Wire Jewelry Tutorial - GENIE DROPS (Earrings) - Step by Step Wire Wrapping EASY This bumper step-by-step tutorial has detailed instructions for 3 JEWELLERY PROJECTS: pendant, earrings and bangle. Firstly it shows you how to create a COILED JEWEL PENDANT, including clear instructions on shaping and hammering wire, creating spirals and wrapping and coiling techniques. Using the same techniques, the lesson goes on to show you how to create COILED JEWEL EARRINGS and a COILED JEWEL BANGLE with suggested variations. The ‘coiled jewel’ design is very versatile and can be used in many jewellery making projects. The techniques you learn from this tutorial can also be easily adapted to different shaped pendants, earrings and bangles. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 16 gauge soft round wire (for pendant) 18 gauge soft round wire (for earrings) 14 gauge soft round wire (for bangles) Rondelle or round beads 26 gauge half-hard round wire TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Pliers (round nose, chain nose & nylon headed) Hammer Bench block Sanding pads (3 grades) Polishing cloth Ruler The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive (56 pages, 150 steps with clear photographs). It is in PDF format and I will send it to your e-mail address within 1 working day from your payment clearing. PDF reader to view the file can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:50:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2975682 http://folksy.com/items/2975682 Tutorial - COILED JEWELS (3 Projects: Pendant, Earrings and Bangles) - Wire Jew Simple clean lines, elegant shape and beautiful beads arranged together to create this ‘icy’ themed pendant. Beautiful moss aquamarine rondelles (with natural inclusions) are wrapped within a handmade Arabesque shaped frame made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine. A cracked rock crystal briolette bead swings below with a sparkling moonstone rondelle coiled on the frame above. (Design is based my GENIE DROPS wire Jewelry tutorial) MATERIALS: Moss aquamarine (AA quality) Moonstone (AA quality) Rock Crystal Quartz Sterling silver wire Sterling silver snake chain MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 5.7cm long (including bail) x 2.7cm wide Briolette 18mm x 13mm Rondelles 4mm x 3mm Chain 16” long (Can be changed on request) PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P includes gift box, packaging and postage. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Items will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted asap after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:20:55 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2951942 http://folksy.com/items/2951942 Moss Aquamarine Moonstone Rock Crystal Sterling Silver Arabesque Spiral Pendant Simple clean lines, elegant shape and beautiful beads Stunning deep crimson red garnet briolette beads swing below a handmade Arabesque shape made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Garnet (AA quality) Sterling silver wire Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 3.7 cm long (including earwires) 1.3 cm wide Beads measure 8mm x 8mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P includes gift box, packaging and postage. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Items will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted asap after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:32:49 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2917390 http://folksy.com/items/2917390 Garnet Sterling Silver Arabesque Spiral Earrings - GENIE DROPS - Wirework Simple clean lines, elegant shape and beautiful beads Sparkling crystal quartz briolette beads swing below a handmade Arabesque shape made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Crystal quartz (AAA quality) Sterling silver wire Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 4 cm long (including earwires) 1.5 cm wide Beads measure 8mm x 8mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P includes gift box, packaging and postage. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Items will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted asap after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:18:28 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2917194 http://folksy.com/items/2917194 Crystal Quartz Sterling Silver Arabesque Spiral Earrings - GENIE DROPS -Wirework Simple clean lines, elegant shape and beautiful beads Gorgeous deep purple amethyst briolette beads swing below a handmade Arabesque shape made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Amethyst (AA quality with natural inclusions) Sterling silver wire Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 3.5 cm long (including earwires) 1.4 cm wide Beads measure 8mm x 8mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P includes gift box, packaging and postage. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Items will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted asap after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:28:16 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2916806 http://folksy.com/items/2916806 Amethyst Sterling Silver Arabesque Spiral Earrings - GENIE DROPS - Wirework Simple clean lines, elegant shape and beautiful beads Cool blue mystic quartz briolette beads swing below a handmade Arabesque shape made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Blue mystic quartz (AA quality) Sterling silver wire Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 4.2 cm long (including earwires) 1.7 cm wide Beads measure 12mm x 9mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P includes gift box, packaging and postage. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Items will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted asap after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 28 Jan 2012 07:55:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2916774 http://folksy.com/items/2916774 Blue Mystic Quartz Sterling Silver Arabesque Spiral Earrings - GENIE DROPS Buy ALL 10 of my wire jewellery tutorials at a discounted price of £22.00 (making a saving of £8.00 if you bought them individually). You will receive the following 10 tutorials: WIRE FLOWERS COILED JEWELS WIRE BLOSSOMS HAMMERED SWIRL LINK BRACELET JEWELLED FLOWERS FIVE BEAD FLOWERS SPIRAL LOOP FRAMES LACE UPS SPIRAL BELLS GENIE DROPS Please visit my shop for details of each tutorial: http://www.folksy.com/shops/KSJewelleryDesigns?shopsectionwirejewellerytutorials My wire jewellery tutorials include clear photos, detailed instructions on shaping and hammering wire, along with lots of wire-wrapping techniques. Examples and further instructions are also given on how the designs can be varied. All my tutorials are easy to follow and very comprehensive, containing lots of steps and close up photographs to help you understand each step. They are in PDF format and I aim to send them to your email address within 1 working day from your payment clearing (usually much sooner). Please make it clear when you pay which e-mail address the tutorials are to be sent to by putting it in the ‘notes to seller’ (otherwise I will send them to the e-mail address linked to your PayPal payment). You will need an Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file which can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THA KSJewelleryDesigns Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:13:01 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2914422 http://folksy.com/items/2914422 BIG TUTORIAL PACKAGE Wire Jewellery - Buy ALL 10 for 22 pounds (save 8 pounds) A gorgeous faceted diamond briolette of scapolite sits within a circle shaped frame with inner spirals, all handmade from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded, polished and coiled. NB: the price of this pendant has been reduced as I have noticed that when I was wrapping the inner frame I have crossed the wires at one point. Please be assured that the pendant is not faulty in any other way and the error is not noticeable unless you look for it but I felt it should be pointed out and did not feel that I could sell the pendant at the full price. MATERIALS: Sterling silver wire Scapolite (AAA quality) Sterling silver box chain MEASUREMENTS: Pendant 3cm x 2.5cm Bead 11mm at widest point Chain 18” PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P includes gift box, packaging and postage. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Items will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted asap after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:42:59 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2900566 http://folksy.com/items/2900566 Scapolite Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant – Handmade Wire Wrapped This easy to follow tutorial shows you how to create beautiful SPIRAL LOOP FRAME EARRINGS and PENDANTS (31 pages with 79 steps/photographs). Firstly, it shows you how to create a pair of SPIRAL LOOP FRAME EARRINGS, including clear instructions on shaping and hammering wire, creating spirals and wrapping/coiling techniques. Using the same techniques, the lesson goes on to explain how to create a SPIRAL LOOP FRAME PENDANT and a SPIRAL LOOP HORSESHOE FRAME NECKLACE. It also shows you how to make a little SWIRL PENDANT BAIL so that your pendants can be hung on a chain of your choice. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 20 gauge soft round wire 26 gauge soft round wire Briolette/coin beads Earwires/necklace chain TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers (2 pairs) Dowel Nylon headed hammer Smooth-headed hammer Bench block Sanding pads (3 grades) Polishing cloth Ruler or measuring tape It is in PDF format and I aim to send it to your email address within 1 working day from your payment clearing (usually much sooner). Please message me which e-mail address the tutorial is to be sent to by (otherwise I will send it to the e-mail address linked to your PayPal payment). ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! KSJewelleryDesigns Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:53:55 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2875170 http://folksy.com/items/2875170 Tutorial - SPIRAL LOOP FRAMES (Earrings and Pendants) Wire Jewelry Step by Step This lesson shows you how to create a beautiful JEWELLED FLOWER PENDANT made from wire with hammered petals and beads secured around the centre of the flower. The tutorial includes clear photos, detailed instructions on shaping and hammering wire, along with lots of wire-wrapping techniques. Examples and further instructions are also given on how the Jewelled Flower design can be varied with different shaped petals. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 20 gauge soft round wire 24 gauge soft round wire 26 gauge soft round wire Rondelle or round beads (3-4mm) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers (2 pairs) Nylon headed pliers Flat headed hammer Bench block Sanding pads (3 grades) Polishing cloth Permanent marker pen Ruler or measuring tape Dowel (e.g. round pen) Mini anvil (optional) The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive (35 pages, 95 steps with clear photographs). It is in PDF format and I will send it to your e-mail address within 1 working day from your payment clearing. PDF reader to view the file can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! KSJewelleryDesigns Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:51:06 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2875162 http://folksy.com/items/2875162 Tutorial - JEWELLED FLOWERS (4 variations) - Wire Jewellery - Step by Step This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to create a basic WIRE FLOWER design made from one length of wire with 5 petals and a bead secured in the flower centre. The lesson goes on to show you how the design can be varied with hammered petals, pointed petals and bead embellishments to the centre of the flower. My ‘wire flower’ design is very versatile and can be used in many jewellery making projects e.g. earrings, pendants, necklaces or maybe incorporated into a bracelet design. Examples and guidance are given of how to make flowers using thicker wire with bigger beads. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 24 gauge soft round wire faceted rondelle beads 26 gauge or 28 gauge soft round wire (optional) 2mm round beads (optional) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: wire cutters round nose pliers chain nose pliers flat headed hammer (optional) bench block (optional) burnisher, sanding pads or tumbler (optional) The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive. It contains 18 pages, 37 steps and has 40 clear photographs to help you understand each step. It is in PDF format and I will send it to your e-mail address within 1 working day from your payment clearing. PDF reader to view the file can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! KSJewelleryDesigns Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:48:35 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2875158 http://folksy.com/items/2875158 Tutorial - WIRE FLOWERS (4 variations) - Wire Jewelry - Step by step instruction Buy any ANY 5 of my wire jewellery tutorials at a discounted price of £12.00 (making a saving of £3.00 if you bought them individually). You can choose from: WIRE FLOWERS COILED JEWELS WIRE BLOSSOMS HAMMERED SWIRL LINK BRACELET JEWELLED FLOWERS FIVE BEAD FLOWERS SPIRAL LOOP FRAMES LACE UPS SPIRAL BELLS GENIE DROPS Please visit my shop for details of each tutorial: http://www.folksy.com/shops/KSJewelleryDesigns?shopsectionwirejewellerytutorials My wire jewellery tutorials include clear photos, detailed instructions on shaping and hammering wire, along with lots of wire-wrapping techniques. Examples and further instructions are also given on how the designs can be varied. NB. PLEASE MAKE IT CLEAR WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS TUTORIAL PACKAGE WHICH 5 TUTORIALS YOU WOULD LIKE All my tutorials are easy to follow and very comprehensive, containing lots of steps and close up photographs to help you understand each step. They are in PDF format and I aim to send them to your email address within 1 working day from your payment clearing (usually much sooner). ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! KSJewelleryDesigns Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:41:37 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2875122 http://folksy.com/items/2875122 WIRE JEWELLERY TUTORIAL PACKAGE - Buy any 5 for 12 pounds (save 3 pounds) A beautiful handmade pendant necklace fit for a queen! A gorgeous faceted diamond briolette of purple amethyst sits within a circle shaped frame with inner spirals, all handmade from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded, polished and coiled. The pendant comes with a quality sterling silver snake chain. MATERIALS: All wire and findings are sterling silver. Amethyst (AA quality) Sterling silver chain MEASUREMENTS: Pendant measures 3cm long (including bail) x 2.5cm wide Bead measures 10mm at widest point Chain measures 18” long (This can be changed on request) PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:29:17 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2830826 http://folksy.com/items/2830826 Amethyst Spiral Circle Frame Sterling Silver Pendant – Handmade Wire Wrapped Crimson garnet diamond briolettes, golden citrine pan cut briolette, shades of orange carnelian and delicate yellow scapolite faceted rondelles blend together perfectly to form these sumptuous earrings with handmade teardrop shape frames made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded, polished and coiled and embellished with hammered swirl loops within the frames. The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Citrine (AAA quality) Garnet (AA quality) Carnelian Scapolite Sterling silver wire Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 5.7 cm long (including earwires) 2 cm wide Briolette beads measure 12mm x 8mm Diamond briolette beads measure 7mm at widest point Rondelle beads measure 5mm x 4mm and 4mm x 3mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:51:01 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2786506 http://folksy.com/items/2786506 Citrine, Garnet, Carnelian, Scapolite Sterling Silver Earrings - TASSEL DROPS This tutorial shows you how to create beautiful FIVE BEAD STAR FLOWERS made from wire with hammered petals and five beads secured in the centre of the flower. The tutorial also shows you how to make a little SWIRL PENDANT BAIL so that your flower can be attached to a chain as a pendant. The tutorial includes clear photos, detailed instructions on shaping and hammering wire, along with lots of wire-wrapping techniques. Examples and brief instructions are also given on how the Five Bead Flower design can be varied with different shaped petals. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 24 gauge soft round wire 26 gauge soft round wire 20 gauge soft round wire (for swirl bail) Rondelle beads (approximately 4-5mm) TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Smooth-headed hammer Bench block Sanding pads (3 grades) Polishing cloth Ruler or measuring tape The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive. It contains 26 pages, 70 steps and has 70 clear photographs to help you understand each step. It is in PDF format and I aim to send it to your email address within 1 working day from your payment clearing (usually much sooner). NB. Please make it clear when you pay which e-mail address the tutorial is to be sent to by putting it in the ‘notes to seller’ (otherwise I will send it to the e-mail address linked to your PayPal payment). You will need an Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file which can be downloaded for free from http://www KSJewelleryDesigns Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:09:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2685530 http://folksy.com/items/2685530 Tutorial - FIVE BEAD FLOWERS - Wire Jewelry - Pendants - Step by Step - Easy This tutorial shows you how to create LACE UPS PENDANTS AND EARRINGS with frames made from one length of wire which has been shaped, hammered, sanded, polished and finally adorned with ‘laced’ gemstones. Firstly, it shows you how to create a DOUBLE CIRCLE FRAME LACE UPS PENDANT, with lots of photos and step by step instructions, including tips on shaping and hammering wire, as well as wrapping and coiling techniques. Using the same techniques, the lesson goes on to explain how to create DOUBLE CIRCLE FRAME LACE UPS EARRINGS and two versions of LEAF FRAME LACE UPS PENDANTS. Once you have mastered the techniques within this tutorial, you will be able to create your own variations of pendants and earrings with different shaped frames. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 20 gauge soft round wire (for pendants) 22 gauge soft round wire (for earrings) 26 gauge soft round wire Rondelle beads Briolette and coin beads (for variations) Earwires/necklace chain TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Nylon headed pliers Dowel, Smooth headed hammer Stainless steel bench block Sanding pads (3 grades: 180, 220, 280) Polishing cloth Ruler or measuring tape The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive. It contains 29 pages with 70 steps (for the 4 items: circle pendant, circle earrings, leaf pendant 1 and leaf pendant 2). It has clear photographs to help you understand each step. It is in PDF format and I aim to send it to KSJewelleryDesigns Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:28:52 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2663141 http://folksy.com/items/2663141 Tutorial - LACE UPS - Wire Jewellery - Step by Step Instructions - Easy This lesson shows you how to create a WIRE BLOSSOM made from one length of wire with 3 petals and a bead secured in the blossom centre. It includes clear instructions on shaping and hammering wire and wire-wrapping techniques. The lesson demonstrates how to use the blossom design to create a pair of WIRE BLOSSOM CHANDELIER EARRINGS, including how to make dangles from briolette and round beads. Examples and guidance are also given on how the blossom design can be used in different ways to create a variety of beautiful WIRE BLOSSOM EARRINGS and WIRE BLOSSOM PENDANTS, including how to make blossoms using thicker wire and bigger beads. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: Wire (24 gauge & 26 gauge) Beads (briolette, rondelle, round) Headpins Earwires TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Pliers (round nose & chain nose) Flat headed hammer Bench block Sanding pads Polishing cloth Marker pen Ruler Dowel The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive (30 pages, 82 steps with clear photographs). It is in PDF format and I will send it to your e-mail address within 1 working day from your payment clearing. PDF reader to view the file can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! KSJewelleryDesigns Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:21:25 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2663061 http://folksy.com/items/2663061 Tutorial - WIRE BLOSSOMS (Earrings and Pendants) - Wire Jewelry - Step by Step Handmade Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Wirework Earrings Absolutely beautiful sparkling prasiolite (green amethyst) pan cut briolettes swing freely below handmade spiral bells made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine. (these are a variation of my SPIRAL BELLS tutorial: http://www.folksy.com/shops/KSJewelleryDesigns?shop_section=wire_jewellery_tutorials ). The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Prasiolite (AAA quality) Sterling silver wire Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 4.3 cm long (including earwires) 2.7 cm wide Beads measure 12mm x 8mm (across widest point) PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:17:53 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2576701 http://folksy.com/items/2576701 Prasiolite Sterling Silver Earrings - GREEN SPIRAL BELLS - Handmade Wire Wrapped Wirework Jewellery This step-by-step tutorial has detailed instructions (43 pages, 112 steps with 112 close-up photographs) to show you how to create a beautiful HAMMERED SWIRL LINK BRACELET with a matching ‘swirl clasp’. The lesson includes clear instructions on creating spirals, shaping and hammering wire and wire-wrapping techniques. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 18 gauge soft round wire 24 gauge soft round wire 26 gauge soft round wire Rondelle beads TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers (2 pairs) Flat headed hammer Bench block Sanding pads (3 grades) Polishing cloth Permanent marker pen Ruler or measuring tape Dowel or round pencil (diameter approx. 7mm) The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive. It is in PDF format and I will send it to your e-mail address within 1 working day from your payment clearing. PDF reader to view the file can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! KSJewelleryDesigns Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:31:23 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2438629 http://folksy.com/items/2438629 Tutorial - HAMMERED SWIRL LINK BRACELET - Wire Jewellery - Step by Step Instructions - Easy ** THIS ITEM IS NOW RESERVED - PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE ** Fun tassel earrings that will get you noticed! Gorgeous purple amethyst faceted heart briolettes swing freely within handmade teardrop shape frames made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine. Coiled at the bottom of the teardrops are pretty pink rhodolite garnet faceted rondelle beads with tassels of sterling silver chain that sparkle as you move. The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Amethyst (AA quality) Rhodolite garnet (AA quality) Sterling silver wire Sterling silver trace chain Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 5.5 cm long (including earwires) 1.8 cm wide Briolette beads measure 8mm x 8mm Rondelle beads measure 4mm x 3mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:34:13 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2430149 http://folksy.com/items/2430149 RESERVED - Amethyst Garnet Sterling Silver Earrings - TASSEL DROPS - Handmade Sparkling crystal quartz faceted diamond briolette swings freely below a handmade spiral bell made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine (following my SPIRAL BELLS tutorial). The pendant comes with a quality sterling silver snake chain. MATERIALS: All wire and findings are sterling silver. Crystal quartz (AAA quality) Sterling silver chain MEASUREMENTS: Pendant measures 4cm long (including bail) x 2.4cm wide Bead measures 1.4cm at widest point Chain measures 16” long (This can be changed on request) PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sun, 25 Sep 2011 20:07:03 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2339181 http://folksy.com/items/2339181 Crystal Quartz Sterling Silver Pendant - SPIRAL BELL - Handmade Wire Wrapped Sparkling blue topaz faceted heart briolettes swing freely below handmade spiral bells made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine (following my SPIRAL BELLS tutorial). The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Blue topaz (AA quality) Sterling silver wire Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 3.2 cm long (including earwires) 1.6 cm wide Beads measure 8mm x 8mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:32:12 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2335649 http://folksy.com/items/2335649 Blue Topaz Sterling Silver Earrings - SKY SPIRAL BELLS - Handmade Wire Wrapped This tutorial shows you how to create beautiful SPIRAL BELLS EARRINGS AND PENDANTS from one length of wire with a briolette bead swinging below. Firstly, it shows you how to create a pair of SPIRAL BELLS EARRINGS, with lots of close-up photos and step-by-step instructions. Using the same techniques, the lesson goes on to explain how to create a SPIRAL BELL PENDANT with a little SPIRAL BAIL. This detailed tutorial is ideal for a beginner/improver because it includes lots of WIREWORK TIPS to help you master some of the techniques of wrapping/coiling, shaping, forming spirals, hammering, sanding and polishing. MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED: 20 gauge soft round wire (for earrings) 19 gauge soft round wire (for pendants) 26 gauge soft round wire Briolette beads Earwires/necklace chain TOOLS YOU WILL NEED: Wire cutters Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers Nylon headed pliers Smooth headed hammer Stainless steel bench block Sanding pads (3 grades: 180, 220, 280) Polishing cloth Ruler or measuring tape Permanent marker pen The tutorial is easy to follow and very comprehensive. It contains 26 pages with 64 steps. It has clear photographs to help you understand each step. It is in PDF format and I aim to send it to your email address within 1 working day from your payment clearing (usually much sooner). NB. Please make it clear when you pay which e-mail address the tutorial is to be sent to by putting it in the ‘notes to seller’ (otherwise I will send it to the e-mail address linked to your PayPal payment). You will need an Acrobat Reader to view the PDF file which can be downloaded for free from http://www.adobe.com ALL MY TUTORIALS ARE SOLD FOR YOUR PERSONAL USE ONLY. THEY ARE NOT TO BE PURCHASED FOR RESALE OR COPIED FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION – THANK YOU! I hope you have fun making lots of different Spiral Bells jewellery and would be grateful if you would give credit to Kristin Smith (K S Jewellery Designs) in any jewellery you make following my tutorial and include a link to my blog or my tutorial. If you send me photos of your work that has been inspired by this tutorial, I would love to feature you on my blog: http://ksjewellerydesigns.blogspot.com PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:04:00 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2333433 http://folksy.com/items/2333433 Tutorial - SPIRAL BELLS (Earrings and Pendants) - Wire Jewellery - Step by Step Instructions - Easy Sparkling purple amethyst faceted diamond briolettes swing freely below handmade spiral bells made from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a high shine (following my SPIRAL BELLS tutorial). The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Amethyst (AA quality) Sterling silver wire Sterling silver earwires MEASUREMENTS: 3.6 cm long (including earwires) 1.7 cm wide Beads measure 8mm (across widest point) PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:56:58 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2312501 http://folksy.com/items/2312501 Amethyst Sterling Silver Earrings SPIRAL BELLS Handmade Wire Wrapped Wirework Sparkling faceted rondelles of deep pink red rhodolite garnet are wrapped around teardrops of sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a smooth shiny finish. Within each teardrop sit faceted coin beads of delicate pink rose quartz. The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Rose quartz (AA quality) Rhodolite garnet (AA quality) Sterling silver earwires Sterling silver wire MEASUREMENTS: 2.7 cm long (including earwires) 1.6 cm wide Rondelle beads measure between 3mm x 2mm to 5mm x 3mm Coin beads measure 8mm x 4mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:55:46 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2299637 http://folksy.com/items/2299637 Rose Quartz & Garnet Sterling Silver Teardrop Earrings - Handmade Wire Wrapped I pondered long and hard on what to call these earrings but I couldn’t stop thinking about chocolate and cherries when I looked at them! Glossy round beads of rich brown smoky quartz are framed with coils of sterling silver wire, fringed with sparkling rondelles of deep crimson red garnet and tiny little sterling silver beads. The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Smoky quartz Pyrope garnet Sterling silver beads Sterling silver earwires Sterling silver wire MEASUREMENTS: 3.3 cm long (including earwires) 1.8 cm wide Round beads measure approximately 9mm Rondelle beads measure between 3mm x 2mm to 4mm x 3mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:31:41 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2289681 http://folksy.com/items/2289681 CHOCOLATE & CHERRIES - Smoky Quartz and Garnet Sterling Silver Fringe Frame Bead Earrings This beautiful flower pendant is a variation of my range of ‘Five Bead Flowers’. Sparkling violet blue iolite rondelle beads sit within the centre of a wire flower which has been secured within a sterling silver wire circle pendant. The flower has been created from sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a superb shine (adapted from my FIVE BEAD FLOWERS tutorial). The pendant comes with a sterling silver snake chain. (NB. This design can be also made with other gemstones to suit your colour preference – please contact me if you would like a custom order.) MATERIALS: All wire and findings are sterling silver. Iolite (AA quality) Sterling silver snake chain MEASUREMENTS: Pendant measures 3.5cm long (including bail) x 2.8cm wide Rondelle beads measure approximately 3mm x 4mm Chain measures 16” long (This can be changed on request) PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 10 Sep 2011 12:01:11 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2270893 http://folksy.com/items/2270893 Iolite Encircled Sterling Silver Wire Flower Pendant Stunning faceted rondelles of vibrant blue kyanite are wrapped around teardrops of sterling silver wire which I have shaped, hammered, sanded and polished to a smooth shiny finish. The earrings are completed with sterling silver earwires. MATERIALS: Kyanite (AA quality) Sterling silver earwires Sterling silver wire MEASUREMENTS: 3.5 cm long (including earwires) 1.8 cm wide Rondelle beads measure between 3mm x 2mm to 5mm x 2mm PAYMENT: Please pay within 7 days. P&P costs include gift box, packaging and postage costs. SHIPPING: Shipping costs quoted are basic shipping only – please contact me for shipping costs to include recorded or insured delivery. Your item will be wrapped, gift boxed and carefully packaged in a padded enveloped and posted as soon as possible after your payment has cleared. I aim to dispatch purchases within 2 working days. REFUNDS: Your satisfaction of this jewellery is very important to me. If you are not happy with any items you purchase from me, I will refund your money (less my shipping costs). For a refund please contact me first then ensure you return items within 7 days. KSJewelleryDesigns Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:58:38 +0000 http://folksy.com/items/2270665 http://folksy.com/items/2270665 Kyanite Sterling Silver Earrings BLUE TEARDROPS Handmade Wire Wrapped Wirework