Big & Bold Wire Jewelry
Sharilyn Miller
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- In-depth Instruction; over 159 mins
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Getting Started With Heavy-Gauge Wire
23:32
Meet your instructor Sharilyn Miller, who will teach you to work confidently with heavy-gauge wire! Learn to make a stunning rosette necklace from heavy-gauge jump rings using Sharilyn's tools and special coiling technique. Also make a beautiful beaded connector with twisted wire for the finishing touch.
Embellishing Heavy-Gauge Wire
24:31
Learn to embellish with heavy-gauge wire using Sharilyn's gorgeous coiled-wire design element and make a symmetrical beaded bracelet! Then assemble the bracelet and learn how to make a spiral wire clasp. Add texture with a hammer to finish it off.
Texturing, Annealing & Forming
23:30
Use wire strips for new design opportunities! Get an up-close view to see how different texturing tools and devices can add dimension to your creation. Next, learn the technique behind annealing to make the wire strips more pliable before twisting. Finally, watch Sharilyn make an ear wire and finish off the tornado earring.
Bold Focals
23:12
Bold necklace pendants are sure to wow! Learn to create the textured base frame and how to securely attach the focal bead with Sharilyn's wrapping technique. Get inspiration for adding pretty beads and curlicues for a finishing touch and review design variations for your next project.
Getting Started With Fine Silver Fusing
16:48
Get your torch ready and learn how to expertly fuse fine silver rings with Sharilyn's help. Don't worry about making mistakes as Sharilyn teaches you what you can create with extra silver. Then learn how to make textured fine silver finger rings from heavy-gauge wire and size them to fit any finger.
Advanced Fused Components
22:05
Form basic silver rings into a variety of shapes, including hearts! Sharilyn will demonstrate how to fuse multiple special shapes together to form a pendant or earring. Then learn a more advanced technique: fusing shapes inside other shapes. Learn from Sharilyn's mistakes and troubleshoot problems.
Fused Chains
24:42
Learn how to fuse interlocking links to make a stunning link bracelet! Sharilyn demonstrates her brick "gouging" technique to protect the linked chain from the torch. Then hammer and texture the links for added dimension. Finally, use a liver of sulfur solution to add patina, then polish your bracelet.
Description
Join expert instructor Sharilyn Miller and discover essential forming, forging and fabrication techniques to turn heavy-gauge wire into high-end designs. First, create custom jump rings with a foolproof coiling method, then watch Sharilyn transform them into a striking rosette necklace. Discover how to incorporate heavy-gauge embellishments into your designs, including coils, captured beads and a spiral-wire clasp. Add dimension to ear wires and earrings with a lesson on annealing textural wire strips, and craft an eye-catching pendant necklace with a simple wrapping technique. Next, delve into fusing fine silver wire with go-to torch tips and learn to make elegant, accurately sized rings in a range of styles. Finally, get a close-up look at Sharilyn’s method for fusing interlocking links with ease. Gain the skills to work with heavy-gauge wire, and elevate your designs today!
Sharilyn Miller
Sharilyn Miller is an experienced jewelry-making instructor who has led workshops across the U.S. and Europe, in addition to teaching at Beadfest trade shows. She is also the author of numerous books, including the bestseller Bead on a Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry.
Bonus materials available after purchase