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16th April 2014 (Wednesday) @ 1.25pm 


Remember this pair of wire wrapped hoops? 



I found other uses for it .........



Scarf Fastener


Napkin Ring


Adjustable Ring


A tutorial is available to create the above.  
To purchase, go to 








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Done in record time! ~ Adjustable Wire Wrapped Ring (Seed Beads)

28th April 2013 (Sunday) @ 9.15pm

Hi there!  
This was my weekend project based on Mei of WireBliss.com's tutorial. 
 I have almost all of her tutorials and done quite a few already but this one is the easiest and fastest to be completed.   I still have two other of her tutorials which I have not made an attempt yet.   I ended up doing two of the rings with different seed bead colours.
 Her Adjustable Wire Wrapped Ring (Seed Beads) tutorial 
is very easy to follow with step-by-step clear pictures.



If you would like to learn to  make this ring or to check out her other tutorials, go to www.wirebliss.com or her Etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/WireBliss.

Thanks Mei!  I'll be doing many more of this ring for myself! =)







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Free Tutorial ~ Wire Wrapped Beaded Adjustable Ring

Whoah ........... at last I managed to upload these pictures! (it gave me a sense of accomplishment!). It took me about half an hour to upload these pictures as initially I didn't know how to upload them in proper sequence and I had to delete and upload them all over again. NOW I KNOW what it's like to do a tutorial!

So..... this is the tutorial that I promised ~ a Wire Wrapped Beaded Adjustable Ring. This simple and easy ring is for those who have learned the basics of wirework and would like to try this out. It looks similar to the "Opposites Attract" Ring that I crafted awhile back but this one uses crystals/pearls/gemstone beads and seed beads, and of course, wire.

Wire Wrapped Beaded Adjustable Ring
(Free tutorial on wire wrapped beaded earrings/ear studs available under "earring" category)


Ok, let's start ......... =)


Tools & Materials:

18 gauge artistic wire (colour of your choice)
26/28 gauge artistic wire (for this ring I use 26g)
2 x 8mm beads of your choice
Some seed beads
Flush Cutter
Round Nose Plier
Chain Nose
Ring Mandrel
Ruler
Marker Pen


Step 1

~ Making the ring base ~

Cut a piece of 18 gauge artistic wire measuring 7" long.
Centre the wire onto the ring mandrel for your finger size as seen in the pic.
Make sure there's equal length on both sides of remaining wire.


Step 2

Turn/shape the wire into a teardrop/paisley shape using the marker pen (as shown)
It will look like the picture below.

(Note: When using smaller or bigger beads, adjust the width frame according to your style)

Let's go to the next step ..............


Step 3

Use your round nose plier to make a small loop at the end of the teardrop shape.
Do the same for the opposite side.



Step 4

~ Coiling ~

Measure and cut about 5 feet of the 26 gauge wire to start coiling the whole ring base. If you have a larger finger size, you may want to cut slightly longer than 5 feet.
Start coiling at which ever end you prefer or comfortable with.


The completed coiled base, with slightly more than 12" of excess wire.
Please do not cut this wire as we're going to use it to wrap/coil the seed beads onto the base.


Step 5

~ Attaching the 8mm beads ~

Cut a piece of 26g wire, measuring 2"
Slip an 8mm round bead through the wire & place it in the middle. Place the bead & 26g wire in the middle of the frame or where the bead can be fitted in.
Wrap both sides of the frame twice with the 26g wire & bring it back to the front
to wrap it around itself twice.
Trim the excess 26g wire with a cutter & press it against the frame
with your chain nose plier.
Do the same for the opposite side.

(Note: You may use your own preferred method to attach the beads)

Let's take a look at Step 6 ......

Step 6

~ Coiling/wrapping the seed beads ~

Use the excess coiling wire (from Step 4) to start wrapping the seed beads.
Make a couple of wraps near the loop & start inserting your seed beads. I use 3 seed beads in alternating colours to make it more interesting.
After inserting the seed beads, wrap it around the frame, bring the wire from front to back and on top of the frame. Insert another 3 seed beads and start wrapping the same way until you reach the other end near the loop
where you started.
Make sure that the seed beads are on top of the frame.


Wrap the 26g wire a few times around the loop (as shown) and trim of any excess wire.
Don't forget to press the wire against the frame with your chain nose plier.

Start wrapping the seed beads for the other side by cutting a piece of new 26g wire, measuring 12 inches. Please follow Step 6.



Back view of the ring, as neat as the front.
You may want to adjust the ring on the mandrel again for the right fit.

Voila! You're Done!

Below are a couple of pictures that I've done with this technique. I have since made a few rings and stud earrings with different colours to match my wardrobe.


Wire Wrapped Beaded Stud Earrings


Wire Wrapped Beaded Adjustable Ring (with gemstone)

How I wish I could have more pictures to accompany this step by step tutorial.
Well, anyway, I hope you have enjoyed this tutorial.
If you have any questions regarding this tutorial or anything else regarding the work you see here, please do not hesitate to email me at emilytanmeisin@yahoo.com

Have a wonderful week ahead ! =)

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Handmade Wire Wrapped Adjustable Ring

Hello again as Emily is back from her unofficial break.
I am so happy (well, not just me but every member in the family!) now that we got back our computer from the workshop yesterday and here I am updating my blog again.

Been playing with wires and seed beads and ended up with this adjustable ring. It looks something like the "Opposites Attract" Adjustable Ring that I made awhile back but this one uses seed beads around the frame.

I've thought of doing a tutorial (for free) for this very simple and easy ring which is suitable for a beginner who has already learned the basics of wirework jewelry making. I'll make an attempt to do the tutorial but since I've not done it before, it could take awhile though.

So, don't forget to drop by my blog from time to time to check it out.


Hmm ......... the ring looks good on my finger, eh?
Just focus on the ring and not my fingers, ok.


Alrite, that's about all I am sharing for today.

Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful week ahead. =)

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Handmade Wire Wrapped Ring - Opposites Attract (Amethyst)

This is a customised order, an adjustable ring,
made for the second time for DC.


Material:

Anti-tarnish silver plated artistic wire (USA)
Amethyst Heart Briolette

(Design from Cristina Amador, SBSWJ Magazine)

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W/W Teardrop Shape Turquoise Earrings & Ring

Wow! It seems ages that I last updated my blog. Had some important errands to carry out, hence the lack of wirework crafting. Anyway... hope to be back on my feet again soon.
This (pic below) are pieces that I completed for SK a while back.

Thank you SK, for your support!

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3-D Layer Vine Ring with Reversible Weave

Hmm.......Zzzzz.......waited for more than half an hour just to upload these pictures! While waiting for it to be uploaded, I 'went' elsewhere.
I luv...luv...luv this ring! Sad to say it's not my design as it belongs to Mohd Hilmi of www.emikaz.blogspot.com. It was sometime ago that I got his tutorial but does not have the guts to make an attempt at it as it looked complicated to me at THAT time. Now that its been done, I find it's not that intimidating at all.


You can wear it either way.

The above crafted with natural copper artistic wire, turquoise teardrop shape bead,
red coral and 14K gold filled beads.

This piece is done with combination of copper and brass coloured artistic wire
with Crazy Lace Agate Teardrop shape bead and 14K gold filled beads.

Thanks for looking & have a nice day!

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Aventurine Sparkly Ring - Custom Order

Seems like I couldn't stay away from the computer ...... Just taking a short break from crafting and here is a Sparkly Ring custom made for NG, completed much earlier but only posting it now.
Aventurine Bead surrounded by Swarovski Bicones as well as 14k Gold Filled Beads
Thanks NG!

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Blooming Rose (Mawar Mekar) Adjustable Ring

Here is my latest adjustable ring, "Blooming Rose" (Mawar Mekar). I called it a blooming rose because at a glance, it looks really like a rose which has just bloomed. This ring is weaved all the way right to the end, except for the shank which is coiled. I've inserted a small pearl (other beads could also be used) into the middle of the flower. It's adjustable so it can fit on any of your preferred fingers.
This design came from Kiki Aprilia Adiwdaya (http://borneoqueen.multiply.com). Those who would like to see her creations, please do so at the above website.

Blooming Rose Adjustable Ring, crafted in silver and copper artistic wire


Silver artistic wire with Swarovski Pearl

Natural copper artistic wire with Turquoise Bead



Diameter of rose is approximately 2.5cm. Could be made slightly bigger if preferred. I'm still in the midst of completing a pair of earrings and a pendant and should be ready in a day or two.
Until then ..... have a great weekend every one !




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Adjustable Rings - Labradorite & Turquoise

In between doing the fabric flowers, I also did these two rings which is adjustable so that they can fit on any of your fingers.


I crafted the Tree of Life design onto the Labradorite Rectangle Gemstone Bead using brass and silver artistic wire. The gemstone with flashes of blue measures approximately 1.6cm x 1.2cm.
Labradorite was discovered at the end of the eighteenth century on the Canadian peninsula of Labrador after which it was named. It became a sought-after gemstone because of its intense play of colours. It also has very good healing properties. Labradorite is very effective in alleviating bone problems, disorders of the spinal column, rheumatism and arthritis. It also stimulates the imagination and improves the memory (Source: Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr Flora Peschek-Bohmer/Gisela Schreiber)



This piece, Teardrop shape Turquoise (Dyed) Howlite also with Tree of Life design crafted with copper artistic wire, measures approximately 1.5cm x 2.0cm

There are many variety of Turquoise Gemstone. Turquoise is a protective stone and is an effective treatment for a wide range of disorders. Psychologically, it lifts depression, gives self-confidence and promotes endurance. (Source: Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr Flora Peschek-Bohmer/Gisela Schreiber)

~ Thanks for looking! ~


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"Opposites Attract" Adjustable Ring

I did an experiment with this wire wrapped adjustable ring, designed by Cristina Amador (Step by Step Wire Jewelry Magazine, Feb-Mar 2010).

I've wrapped the frame with silver artistic wire and used Amethyst Gemstone Flat Briolettes.

Side View (Pic was taken indoor, hence the change in colour)


This piece is my first attempt, done with brass artistic wire and carved rose Aventurine Gemstone beads.

Thanks for viewing !



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Peacock's Tail Wire Wrapped Ring

Hi gals.... just wanna share these pictures with you. It is a Peacock's Tail Wire Wrapped Ring using coiling technique. Once you've learn the basic technique, you can make this ring within minutes and start creating your own unique coiled rings.
As you can see from the pics here, I've used two coloured wires (brass and copper) and some swarovski crystals beads and it is made in my ring size.
The creator of this ring came from Jenny of jpbeads.blogspot.com. If you would like to see her creations, do visit her blog.




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Sparkly Ring ~ Made to Order

This sparkly ring was constructed with anti-tarnish brass artistic wire. 6mm Olivine Swarovski Round Crystal surrounded by white crystal bicones and 14k gold filled beads. This design comes from Mei of Wireblissmei but I've modified it a bit by adding more beads and crystals.

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