1999 Features
12/27/99 - Resource Rediscovery
Rediscover a valuable resource for the artist who wants to sell their work.
12/20/99 - Make Wire Beads
A book for bead and wire lovers.
12/12/99 - Wire Tree Ornament
A simple wire ornament to add to your holiday decorations.
12/05/99 - Wire Wreath Ornament
This is a super quick little wreath ornament you can make using colored wire.
11/28/99 - "Elastomer" Product Review
A unique new product that's perfect for using to string up power bracelets.
11/21/99 - Wire & Bead Angel
Create and angelic holiday ornament with a little wire and one bead.
11/13/99 - Square Bead Wire Bangle
Some square beads, some wire, and you have a beautiful bangle bracelet.
11/08/99 - "S" Wire Earrings
These elegant yet simple earrings just take a little wire and a few tools to make.
10/31/99 - Creativity Exercise
Here's a great way to discover new ideas to add to your jewelry making repertoire.
10/25/99 - Power Bracelets
Find out how to make a power bracelet without using a three hole bead.
10/18/99 - A Few Wire Basics
Learn a few basics about wire used to make jewelry such as size, shape, and use.
10/11/99 - Wire & Bead Spider
Here is a Halloween spider to make from wire and beads.
10/04/99 - Making Wire Beaded Chokers
Here's a cool new trend in memory wire and beads to try out.
09/27/99 - To Be or Not to Be Legal
When deciding to start a jewelry business, there are many legal issues to consider.
09/20/99 - Make a Rosary
Use your choice of beads and components to make a rosary.
09/13/99 - More Malas
Here are a few more mala bracelets designs to try out.
09/06/99 - Mala Bracelet
Learn to make your own Mala prayer bracelet using semi-precious stone beads.
08/30/99 - Bare Foot Sandals
Kick off your shoes and make these cool chain and bead sandals.
08/23/99 - Strung Out on Stringers
In this intro to glass torch work, learn how to make stringers.
08/16/99 - Funky Frit
Learn about how to make and what to do with frit. This was my 4th fused glass class.
08/09/99 - Cutting & Pasting
The 3rd in a series on what I learn in my fused glassclass. This lesson is on volume control.
08/02/99 - Amulet Wire Hooks
Make these wire hooks for your bead friends or for your own amulet beaded bags.
07/26/99 - Finger Painting
Learn some more of what I learned in my second fused glass class.
07/19/99 - Cutting Up in Class
Read about my first day in my fused glass class and how I learned the correct way to cut glass.
07/12/99 - Exploring Fused Glass
This provides an over view of fused glass and explains ways to incorporate glass into jewelry making.
07/04/99 - Traditional Knotting
Here is the way I've learned to know using a more traditional approach.
06/28/99 - Knotting for Cheaters
Try this technique for simple way to knot a pearl or bead necklace.
06/21/99 - Pearl Info
Pearl care, history, trends, myths and more information is described in the feature on pearls.
06/14/99 - Jewelry Kits
Find out how I make my own jewelry kits which I then use in classes and also sell at shows.
06/07/99 - Jewelry Repair
Learn some tips about jewelry repair that could come in handy when you have to fix a piece of jewelry. Also, find out where you can receive professional instruction in jewelry repair.
05/31/99 - Teaching Classes
Have you ever thought about teaching jewelry making classes?
05/24/99 - Jetson Earrings
Make these cool futuristic wire and bead earrings.
05/17/99 - Why Make Jewelry?
Here are some great reasons why we all enjoy this creative outlet.
05/10/99 - Easy Stone Setting
You can set stones using various commerically available settings. Learn about these settings and where you can find them.
05/03/99 - Netlinks Knowledge
Find out some interesting info about the Netlinks section of this site. How and why are they created? What's planned for the future?
04/26/99 - Illusion Necklace
You'll find this trendy necklace any many stores and boutiques. Make your own by following these easy instructions.
04/19/99 - Mother's Day Gifts
What are you going to make for your mom for Mother's Day. Look here for some ideas.
04/12/99 - Double Wire Hook
Make a double wire hook to finish off some of those chains you've been making.
04/05/99 - Designing a Gift
Here are some tips and suggestions for designing the perfect gift for friends and family.
03/29/99 - Water Casting
Learn how to do this basic form of casting using only a few pieces of equipment and scraps of silver.
03/22/99 - Wrap Toe Ring
A little round wire and a few minutes of your time and you can make this toe ring.
03/15/99 - Spanish Style Chain
Here's another cool chain project to add to your repertoire. This chain uses soldering and some bending techniques.
03/08/99 - Wire Clover
Learn to make this wire clover that can be used in a variety of ways.
03/01/99 - Inspiration from Books
Find out about four books I have found a lot of inspiration and technical help from.
02/22/99 - Questions Answered
How do you get a link on this page? How do you submit to the gallery? Find out by reading this article.
02/15/99 - Two Tone Wrap Chain
Use both soldering and wire wrapping techniques to make this cool chain.
02/01/99 - Blade vs. Gage
Lots of info about saw blades including what's the right size for your gage or wire and more.
01/25/99 - Figure 8 Jump Ring Chain
Practice your soldering technique and make a chain using wire.
01/18/99 - Step by Step Soldering
Follow these steps and learn how to solder silver and copper.
01/11/99 - Soldering Tips
This feature describes what soldering is about and provides some tips for soldering silver.
01/04/99 - Fabricated Toe Ring
Make a toe ring using metal plate and hand tools. This technique can also be used to make a cuff bracelet.
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