Creating Fabulous Handcrafted Jewelry

Make a Simple Wire Collar that Goes with Everything

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:38:11 EDT

Lots of ladies have great accessories, but how many go with every outfit they own? Create this simple collar and you'll have a piece of jewelry that's versatile as well. If you want something fancier, just add a pendant or a swirl.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Apr 30, 2012

Create Wire Details to Enhance Your Favorite Craft Projects

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:36:10 EDT

Lots of people use wire to make jewelry, but you can use it to enhance many of your favorite craft projects. Learn a few techniques and get crafty with wire.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Feb 02, 2012

Create Sassy Little Wire Ladies for a Pendant, a Charm or a Pair of Earrings

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:16:34 EDT

Anyone can make these sassy little wire ladies. All you need is some wire and basic jewelry making tools. When you're done, you'll have sweet and sassy little ladies to wear as a pendant, earrings or a charm.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Oct 14, 2011

Escama Studios: Upcycling Aluminum Pull Tabs into Elegant Accessories

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:46:03 EDT

Unless you examine them with a critical eye, you would never know Escama Studio's purses and jewelry items are created using discarded aluminum pull tabs.The cooperative of artists who create them earn a living wage from their efforts.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Apr 01, 2011

Arts and Crafts Shows Are Hard Work: 5 Things You Can Do to Make the Most of Your Efforts

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:13:31 EDT

Arts and craft shows require an exhausting effort. Bring your best jewelry. Smile, and If all goes well, you'll leave with far more money than you had when you arrived.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Mar 11, 2011

Wire Jewelry Making: Create an Elegant Bracelet with Simple Wire Shapes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:37:17 EDT

If you've got more time than talent, you can still make elegant bracelets. it's easy if you take the time to learn how to make a few simple shapes.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Mar 01, 2011

Wire Jewelry Making: Create a Bracelet with Pennies

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:53:13 EDT

Pennies aren't worth much, but you'll love them as this quirky fun penny bracelet. It's easy to make and costs mere pennies to make.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Mar 01, 2011

Jewelry Making Classes and Clubs: 4 Ideas for Social Interaction and Creative Inspiration

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:11:53 EDT

Some jewelry artists rarely leave home because they don't have to. They eat and work at home. They order supplies on line. Some have no social lives at all. Spending time away from home with other creative people boost their creativity.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Feb 18, 2011

Wire Jewelry Making: What Can You Do with a Figure 8?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:28:00 EDT

Figure 8s can reduce your wire jewelry making frustration. You can use them in the same way you use jump rings, but they are easier to open and easier to close.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Jan 24, 2011

Ideas to Help You Develop Your Unique Jewelry Making Style

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:25:17 EDT

You make beautiful jewelry, still you don't sell as much as you feel you should. Perhaps you need a Unique style to set your jewelry apart.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Jan 10, 2011

Wire Jewelry Making: What Can You Do with a Simple Swirl?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:32:37 EDT

Could it really be that simple? Create a few little swirly wire things and transform your jewelry? It can be that simple. Learn this easy technique. Add swirls to your jewelry and give it a whole new look.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Jan 03, 2011

Wire Jewelry Making - Create a Christmas Tree Pin

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 18:17:51 EDT

Learn this simple wire jewelry making technique and in no time you'll have a bit of wearable Christmas. Wear you pin on your hat, scarf, coat or jacket. Make a few to give as gifts.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Dec 10, 2010

Wire Jewelry Making - Create Wire Beads

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:01:26 EDT

Learn this easy technique and create beads to enhance your wire creations. Add them to earrings, necklaces or bracelets for twisty, swirly style.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Dec 03, 2010

Metalwork Jewelry Making - Jewelry Essentials Dapping Tools at Michael's

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:33:24 EDT

Before I taught metalwork classes, metalwork was a big secret in my town: hard to find classes (I drove 45 miles each way), long waiting lists, tools were costly. No wonder I'm excited about Jewelry Essentials Dapping Tools at Michael's.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Dec 01, 2010

Wire Jewelry Making: Craft a Big Bold Coiled Pin

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:17:19 EDT

Coils, spirals, whatever you call them, are great when added to handcrafted jewelry; but have you ever thought about wearing a coil all by itself? A big coil makes a bold simple statement when worn as a pin on your jacket or coat.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Nov 02, 2010

Wire Jewelry Making: Circular Style

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:49:10 EDT

For a simple yet elegant wire bracelet, create these open spirals then connect them together. You can use these circular shapes to make necklaces and earrings as well.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Oct 06, 2010

Metal Stamping - Create Personalized Jewelry

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:07:13 EDT

Metal stamping allows you to add names, dates or whatever message you choose to metal blanks. Create personalized charms for earrings, necklaces and bracelets.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Sep 28, 2010

Wire Jewelry Making: Musical Jewelry

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:47:21 EDT

If you want to make wire jewelry with a musical theme, you can buy ready made charms; but why would you want to do that? Create these wire treble clefs and you can make musical jewelry that expresses your inner inner musician.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Sep 07, 2010

Wire Jewelry Making: Hoop Earrings

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:23:37 EDT

Some people wear hoop earrings all the time. You may not want that, but hoop earrings do offer a simple style alternative. They're easy to make, too, and you can dress them up or down.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Aug 30, 2010

Jewelry Making: A Day Without Headpins

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Carol Rucker) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:07:30 EDT

I have nothing against headpins. I use them too, but sometimes you need a change to jumpstart your creativity.

Contributor: Carol Rucker
Published: Aug 11, 2010