Free Projects

Day in the Sun

Jason — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:53:45 GMT

Create this blooming cuff with a garden of Lucite components. It’s an easy backstitchembroidery project that turns into a wonderful three-dimensional work of art.

Spirals & Filigree

Jason — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:49:38 GMT

Seed-bead ropes can be used for more than just necklace straps for a pendant. Here, Donna uses sections of Russian spiral as components that complement the antique copper chain, beads, and filigree.

Bangle Bracelet

Erin Carey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:08:02 GMT

Designer: Connie Fox
Published: March 26, 2010
Technique: Wirework and Stringing

Wire wrapped links create a flexible bangle bracelet.

Babylonian Dreaming

Erin Carey — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:12:48 GMT

Designer: Joan Tucker and Lana Weed
Published: March 19, 2010
Technique: Beadwork and Stringing

Babylonian Dreaming was originally published in Step by Step Beads, November/December 2008.

Liver of Sulphur

Erin Carey — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:43:15 GMT

Designer: Kate Mckinnon
Published: March 5, 2010
Techniques: Metalwork

Originally published in
Beadwork June/July 2006

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Twisted and Wrapped Wire Blossom Necklace

Tricia G — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:31:25 GMT

Designer: Samantha Slater for FusionBeads.com
Published: February 26, 2010
Technique: Wire

Lucite leaves and flowers twisted with sterling wire. Originally published in Step by Step Wire Jewelry, April/May 2010.

Eastern Ombre Choker

Erin Carey — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:23:35 GMT

Designer: Jean Campbell
Published: February 26, 2010
Technique: Ladder Stitch, Fringe Stitch and Square Stitch

Originally published in Beadwork
February/March 2009

Playful Peyote Toggle Clasps

Erin Carey — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:42:02 GMT

Designer: Melinda Barta
Published: February 17, 2010
Technique: Circular and Flat Peyote Stitch

Originally published in Beadwork

Finish your next project with this easily customizable toggle clasp.

Classic Agate Cuff

Erin Carey — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:45:46 GMT

Designer: Mark Ramsour
Published: February 17, 2010
Technique: Metalsmithing

Originally published in Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist January 2010

Create a classic design with agate, an ideal stone for a open-backed bezel.

Kumihimo Crystal Bracelet

Erin Carey — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:32:32 GMT

Designer: Vanessa Blevins
Published: February 19, 2010
Technique: Wirework

Originally published Summer 2008 in Step by Step Wire Jewelry

Plucky Feather Earrings

Erin Carey — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:00:59 GMT

Designer: Melody MacDuffee
Published: February 12, 2010
Technique: Stringing and Wirework

Originally published in Beadwork June/July 2004

Custom Earring Shanks for any Beads

Brenton — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:10:58 GMT

Designer: Denise Peck
Published: February 5, 2010
Technique: Stringing and Wirework

New Year's Eve Bracelet

Tricia G — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:34:40 GMT

Designer: Sara Richardson
Published: January 22, 2010
Technique: Wirework and crystals

Leftover crystals wrapped on a chain.

Earthy Zen

Erin Carey — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:45:29 GMT

Earthy Zen
Designer: Marlene Blessing
Published: January 22, 2010
Technique: Tubular Herringbone, Stringing
Originally Published: Beadwork, June- July 2007

Stitching seed beads in an earthy palette can truly be a Zen experience - at least it was for Marlene when she worked on this combo of tubular herringbone stitch and silver chain. And the distinctive pendant by artist Kate McKinnon gives the piece a beautiful edge.

Learn How to Wire Wrap Jewelry with Beading Daily

Brenton — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:04:23 GMT

From coil to crimp, wireworking is hands down one of the hottest trends in jewelry-making and continues to grow in popularity. Artists have been so inspired by the medium and its potential, it boggles my mind at the creativity that has been unleashed—such as the six stunning and fun to make designs we present here.

Each artist in our eBook is well respected as both designer and teacher in the wireworking genre of jewelry, and the designs in this special collection teach you skills you’ll apply for a lifetime of jewelry-making. So, get bent, hammer it out, wrap it all up, and let the wire inspire!