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This awesome Tutorial Package from Delia Stone offers ALL SEVEN of DELIA’S TUTORIALS for one awesome price!  Available for a limited time!

 

Included in the package is the Twist Ring, Needlelace Caged Pendant, Netted Bezel Pendant, Egyptian Coil Bracelet, Mosaic Eye Earrings, Wire Wrapped Toggle and the Hand Coiling Tutorial.  Individually, these tutorials would cost you $40 but you can get them in this package deal for only $24.99.   See my other tutorials for individual tutorial details.

 

Tutorials are heavily illustrated with photos and detailed descriptions every step of the way.  Nothing is left to the imagination!

 

While higher level skills are taught in addition to beginner level skills BEGINNERS SHOULD NOT SHY AWAY!  A beginning wire worker is rewarded with an education on developing intermediate to advanced level skills.  Approach these tutorials as a course in taking your skills to the next level!  Should you encounter difficulty along the way you are not left on your own.  You will have direct access to your instructor, Delia Stone – one on one personalized assistance is guaranteed!

 

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            This tutorial will teach you how to adapt the classic lace making technique known as ‘needle lace’ to create a netted bezel on any cabochon or stone of reasonable size.  It is best to use a large stone or cabochon for your first attempt as it is easier to work with and save projects with smaller stones until you have gained a little practice with this technique.

 

Materials needed:

8’ of dead soft round wire in your choice of metal

1 stone or cabochon measuring approximately 35mm by 27mm

10” of 20 gauge round half hard wire.

2  3mm swarovskis or accent beads of your choice

 

Tools:

Needle nose pliers

Round nose pliers

Flush cutters

# 10 1.30 knitting needle or other small object to be used as a mandrel to size your loops.

 

$8.00

This tutorial takes a timeless lace making technique called ‘needle lace’ and applies it to wire working to create a delicate and highly detailed pendant. I have taught this lesson to a beginner wire worker with very good results. Based on this experience I assume that a beginner can complete this tutorial even though I rate it as an intermediate to advanced project.

Tips on stone selection: For this tutorial you will need a stone or bead that the wrap can grab onto. To this end it is best to a stone that begins smaller, widens out and then tapers back in. A free form faceted stone such as the in main picture above, or a briolette shaped bead as shown below are perfect for this type of wrap.

Materials needed:

1 – Stone or large focal bead. In this tutorial I use a 24mm x 30mm x 6mm briolette.

5’ – 26 gauge round dead soft wire

2 - 3 mm jump rings 15” – sterling silver chain optional

1 – clasp of your choice to finish the necklace 1 – 4 mm swarovski crystal

1- 4mm bi-cone swarovski crystal in complimentary color

Tools needed:

Flush cutters

#10 1.30 mm knitting needle or other such item to use as a mandrel (optional).

Variations:

   

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     Begin your adventure with the Needle Lace Caged Pendant tutorial and get valuable practice at making consistently sized loops.  You'll get a feel for circular work with the wire in this technique which will help you to refine the technique before moving on to the more challenging netted bezel.

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Caged Needle Lace Pendant

Needle Lace Netted Bezel Pendant

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This tutorial will teach you how to create this lovely pair of mosaic earrings. In this tutorial you will learn how to create coils without the use of tools, how to form a tear drop shaped frame and how to stitch beads to this frame to create a delicate mosaic look. This technique can also be applied to larger projects such as a pendant.

You will need the following materials for this project;
2 - 4x10mm marquis briolettes
18 - 3mm swarovski bicones
7' - 26 gauge dead soft round wire
1' - 20 gauge dead soft round wire

Tools required for project;
Round nose pliers
Needle nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
 $7 

     This tutorial will teach you how to make a simple twist ring.  Once you learn the basic technique to this ring style, you can apply variations to make unique earrings, bracelets and interesting accents in your pieces. 

    Simple and straight forward, this tutorial has a total of 18 pictures with easy step by step instructions.  These rings are so simple to make that with just a little practice you can make them in 5 to 10 minutes each.  I sell them at my shows for bread and butter money and they are very popular.  I make copper rings, silver rings and the most popular mixed metal ring is made with two wires, one copper and one silver and they are combined for contrast. You can also wrap the single wire more than one time around the mandrel before beginning your twist to make for a more substantial ring band.

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     The Egyptian Coil technique is as ancient as the pyramids.   During the excavation of an Egyptian tomb, a royal mummy was discovered with a necklace created with this technique.  It is as timeless as the pyramids and is still in use today in modern handcrafted jewelry.

 

     This tutorial will teach you one of handcrafted jewelrys most timeless techniques.  The ancient Egyptian coil bracelet.  A necklace in this technique was discovered during an excavation in Egypt on a royal mummy. While it has a complex look this bracelet is really fairly simple to construct.  Add a framed bead clasp to update the look a little and you have this smashing bracelet!

 

In this tutorial you will learn to make an Egyptian coil bracelet as well as the attractive framed bead clasp shown in the picture.  Please note that the technique for the bead embellishments on the coil is not included in this tutorial.

 

Materials Needed:

9’ - 18 gauge dead soft round copper wire

1  - 22 mm round bead with a hole in it large enough to accommodate 18 gauge wire

4  - 4 mm swarovski bicone beads to compliment main bead

1’ – 26 gauge copper wire

1 –  4 mm jump ring

1 – 6 mm jump ring

Fine Point permanent black marker pen.

 

Tools Needed:

Needle Nose Pliers

Flat Nose Pliers

Round Nose Pliers

Flush Cutters

Ruler

 

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     Now you can make your own toggle clasps to coordinate with your handcrafted jewelry with this simple tutorial.  These little beauties add impressive detail to any piece giving it a truly distinctive look.  If you’ve ordered toggle clasps in the past, you know that they can cost several dollars each.  Gold-fill toggle clasps are not only difficult to find, but they are especially pricey!  With this tutorial you can make custom toggles to suit your project for literally a few cents each by utilizing scrap wire lying around on your bench.  Impress your customers with your attention to detail!

Materials Needed:

1’ -  22 gauge dead soft sterling silver wire. 

6” - 20 gauge wire to use as mandrel for coil.

6” - 22 gauge dead soft sterling silver wire.

3” - 22 gauge dead soft sterling silver wire.

6” - 26 gauge dead soft sterling silver wire.

1 - 4mm bicone swarovski crystal ( or 4mm bead of your choice)

6 - 2mm sterling beads

4 - 4mm daisy spacers

 

Tools Needed:

Round nose pliers

Flat nose pliers

Flush cutters

Small bezel mandrel (optional)

 

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Examples:

  

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This is a   courtesy   tutorial on the very basics of hand coiling.   This tutorial focuses on creating coils without the use of special tools.   You will need two gauges of wire to work with.   In this example   20 and   18 gauge wire are used to create the coils but most any gauge of wire can be used.

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Guest Artist Judy Feskun offers a very well done, step by step tutorial for her Esprit Bangle. 

This lovely bracelet pattern designed by guest artist Judy Feskun is a great option for using large flat focal beads.   The design prevents the bead from turning in the setting.  It can be adapted for square or oval beads as well.

 

This project is rated intermediate.  Some basic wire working skills are required to accomplish this project such as; binding, twisting of wire and making spirals.

 

12 pages with 45 detailed close up pictues to take you every step of the way.

 

You will need;

5”5” of 20 gauge square soft wire

8” of 20 gauge round half hard wire

3’6” of 20g half round half hard binding wire

1 focal bead (the one show measures 20mm X30mm

2 8mm beads

1 6mm beads

Chain nose pliers

Flat nose pliers

Round nose pliers

Cutters

Masking tape

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Tutorial by Guest Artist Judy Feskun  $7.50

This is a step by step clearly laid out tutorial.  Each step is illustrated with a picture and clear written instructions. This pattern can be adapted for use with any triangle or shield shaped stone. Enjoy!        Please don’t copy or lend this tutorial and please give credit to the designer.

What you will need:

36 inches of 22 ga Square Soft Wire
12 inches of 20 ga Half Round Half Hard Wire
1 Stone Heart 1 - 1 1/4 inch at the widest point - no more than 1/2 inch thick.  (your measurements will have to be adjusted depending on the size of your stone heart)
Chain Nose Pliers
Flat Nose Plier
Round Nose Pliers
Cutters
1/4 inch Dowel
 Penknife 

Cost: $19.99

Guest Artist Linda Chandler's Basket Weave Bracelet Tutorial was a labor of love.  Included with this tutorial are several variations plus instructions on how to create your own original designs.  This textile weave bracelet tutoiral is 39 pages with 120 color photographs to help guide you through the lesson every step of the way.  Available by instant download!

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Oxidizing Silver with Eggs:  A simple text only tutorial that takes you through the process if using a simple egg to oxidize your silver jewelry.  All natural oxidization without the chemicals.  Click the tutorial title to go there!

Wire Wrapped Bead Ring:  An excellent free tutorial by my4jewels posted on the web.  This is perfect for your first wire wrapped ring project!  This link will take you off site and will open in another window.  Just close out the window when you're done to return to this site.

Coiled Wire Wrapped Ring:  The Lapidary Journal and Step by Step Wire bring you a coiled ring tutorial by Marie Lee Carter.  This is your next step in the development of your ring making skills.

More coming soon!

 

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You must click the image to see the detail of this wonderful setting.  You will get more out of this tutorial than just how to frame a cabochon ... you will learn a technique that you can apply to your work in various and inventive ways.  Learning this certainly expanded my horizons!  The directions are very easy to follow.  You will not be disappointed.

Materials Needed:  (list to be updated when tutorial is available)

Mosiac Earrings 101

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     Make similar beauties in various shapes and sizes with this simple to follow tutorial.  This tutorial will take you step by step through the creation of these detailed earrings and give you the skills to make various shapes and sizes.  You can scale it up to create pendants, or down to make embellishments to add on to other pieces. 

Materials needed:  5' 26 gauge wire, 1 1/2' 20 gauge wire, aproximately 5 beads 4mm or smaller, aproximately 20 2mm sterling beads, two facted briolettes for the drops.  The only tools needed are; round nose pliers, flush cutters and needle nose pliers.

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The herringbone (made popular by Dana Kellin and Eni Oken) is a very versatile wrap.

This tutorial will teach you how to execute the herringbone wire wrap.  Use it on beads of various sizes to create a myriad of pieces - from simple pendants, bracelet components, beads for embellished chain, sassy earrings and more. 

Materials Needed: 1.5' of 22 gauge wire or smaller, One bead ( aprox 20mm) with a hole large enough to fit your wire, one head pin, one bead for dangle, one 2mm bead, 1 4mm to 5mm daisy spacer, round nosed pliers, cutters.

If you want to oxidize a piece of jewelry you've just made, but do not have Liver of Sulphur on hand, you can do it with an egg. Just hard boil the egg, and when it's still steaming hot, peel it, cut it in half and seal it in a tupperware container along with the piece of jewelry you wish to oxidize. It takes considerably longer to oxidize using this method, so I recommend that you use a see through container if possible so that you can gauge the progress and remove it when it's blackened to your liking. It will begin to change the silver in about 10 minutes time, but if you want a darker effect, then you might wish to leave it in the container for several hours.

So how does this trick work? Believe it or not, the boiled egg releases a sulphur gas as it steams (which is why it's important to seal it when it's hot) which is then contained around your piece of jewelry in the container and it blackens the metal just as LOS does. The process takes longer, but the end result is just as good. This is also a more friendly method to use when you are dealing with softer, more porous stones ... though I don't recommend prolonged exposure even still.

Of course, when you're done, you will polish the piece using your preferred method, be it tumbling, a polishing cloth, steel wool, etc.

If you have any questions, please feel free to drop me a line. And if you're new to the concept of oxidization all together, you can view two photos which show a bracelet before it's been oxidized, and after it's was oxidized and polished. You will see how it brings out the detail of the wire work in a most fabulous way! It's the perfect finishing touch for the right piece.

To view the difference that oxidization can make, click on the following link to go to my webshots: http://community.webshots.com/album/501620014ZheigX

Now, for an article on more advanced techniques working with Liver of Sulphur, check out the following link:  http://www.holly-gage-eclectic-jewelry.com/liver-of-sulfur.html .   You will find recipes for specific color effects, including rainbow patinas.  They also discuss using a resist with LOS as well as how to remove the effects of LOS when it hasn't quite turned out the way you planned.  It's a very valuable article!

I hope this tip proves useful to some of my fellow designers out there. ;)

Delia Stone

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