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Sterling Silver Coil Earrings
Learn to make these simple pair of sterling silver earrings using 18 guage silver wire. You will also learn how this coiling technique can be used on a variety of jewelry projects.

Jetson Earrings
Make these cool space-age looking earrings using a little wire, a wooden dowel, and some beads.

Jump Ring Joy
Jump rings are probably one of the smallest of the many components used in jewelry making, but yet, they are some of the most important because they help connect all those parts and pieces together. They also work great for making chains and using as part of a clasp. While you can buy pre-made jump rings, eventually most jewelry makers find a time when they need to learn to make their own. It’s really easy. All you need are a few tools and some wire.

Wire Wrap a Cab
Cabochons come in many shapes and are made from a variety of stones such as hematite, aventurine, and agate.Though there are many ways to wrap cabs with wire, I find this method works well for me.

Types of Wire: What’s the Diff?
What's the difference between gold and gold-filled wire? What is fine silver and sterling silver wire? Learn the differences between types of jewelry making wire.

What Wire for What?
What Wire for What? - Learn about the different types of wire used for jewelry making.

Metal Paddle Pieces
Metal Paddle Pieces: Create paddle style head pins for these lampwork earrings.