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Wire Jig Patterns & Projects

Jigs are a great way to make lots of wire jewelry designs and to ensure that they are all uniform in shape and size. You can even make your own jig. Here's you'll find free wire jig patterns, wire jig product information, and lots of wire jig jewelry making projects using wire such as sterling silver and gold-filled.
Do the Jig
While there are a lot of good commercial wire jigs on the market these days, you can also make your own with some wood and a few nails.
Wire Snake Jewelry Jig Component
A versatile design, this wire shape snakes around back and forth. Use it as is to create a pendant, or add a dangle to jazz it up. You can also make a few and attach ear wires to make a pair of earrings.
Battle of the Jigs
I have managed to conduct some jig research. To assist me, I gathered together a few members of my family and we conducted "The Battle of the Jigs."
Jump Ring Joy
Though there are as many ways to make jump rings as there is to cook chicken, here's yet another technique to try using a jig.
Celtic Wire Component
After watching the The Wire Wizard Video Notebook, I feel in love with this Celtic Wire Component. It requires a few more twist and turns on the jig, but the results are great.
Jig Video Review
On the urging of her wire students, Corrine Gurry, creator of the Wire Wizard, deleloped her first video class called The Wire Wizard Video Notebook.
Gettin' Jiggy
Wire jigs are very popular right now. Who sells them? Who makes them?
Do the Jig
Get your handy man hat on and make your own wire jig. You just need a few nails, tools, and a block of wood.
Wire Clover Clasp
Make your own clasp that looks like a clover using a few tools and a little wire.
"A" Bracelet
Use a jig to make this simple wire bracelet.
Wire Clover with Bead
This wire and bead component can be used to make earrings or included in a necklace or bracelet design.
Jig Clover
Learn how to use a wire jig to make a cool clover pattern.
Wire Snake Shape
Make this snake shape from wire to use as an earring or add to a necklace.

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