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Egyptian Link with Beads – Updated Method
Sometime ago I posted a blog article on “How to Add Beads to the Classic Egyptian Link.” This method involved adding the bead to the link after the link was formed. Recently I have changed my method and now add … Continue reading
Posted in Basic wire construction, Beads, Link necklaces, Necklaces, Wire jewelry
Tagged beads, bend, bending, coil, construct, egyptian, form, glass beads, jewelry, link, loop, necklace, pliers, spiral, wire
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Creating Jewelry Objects Composed with Concentric Rectangles
The two pairs of earrings on the right side show rice paper beads framed within a series of concentric rectangular forms, and the pair of earrings on the left represents small watercolor on paper paintings framed by concentric rectangular forms. … Continue reading
Posted in Basic wire construction, Link necklaces, Necklaces, Other Paper Solutions, Pendants, Watercolor jewelry, Wire and Watercolor Paper Jewelry, Wire earrings, Wire jewelry
Tagged beads, bend, bending, chasing hammer, construct, construction, earrings, egyptian, form, hammer, handmade, jewelry, link, loop, necklace, paper beads, pendant, pliers, rectangle, rice paper, spiral, step-by-step, sterling silver, tools, watercolor, watercolor paper, watercolor paper jewelry, wire, wire and paper
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Rectangular Coil Earrings Enclosing Translucent Rice Paper Tubes
These translucent Rectangular Coil earrings are characterized by a delicate rice paper tube that is enclosed within a protective coil. The tube is only one layer of rice paper thick, and kept hollow to maximize its translucent quality. In creating these beautiful earrings, … Continue reading
Posted in Rice Paper Jewelry, Watercolor earrings, Watercolor jewelry, Wire earrings, Wire jewelry
Tagged bend, bending, coil, combining materials, construct, construction, design, earrings, jewelry, loop, pliers, rice paper, spiral, square nose pliers, step-by-step, toaster oven, varnish, watercolor, watercolor paper jewelry, wire, wrap
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Tips on Preventing the S-Link Necklace from Coming Apart
Having recently devoted a blog article to tips on constructing the “Egyptian Link Necklace,” it seemed like a good idea to also provide a few suggestions that will improve the look of the S-Link necklace and help to ensure … Continue reading
Posted in Basic wire construction, Link necklaces, Other Paper Solutions, Repairs, Rice Paper Jewelry, Watercolor jewelry, Wire and Watercolor Paper Jewelry, Wire jewelry
Tagged bend, bending, chasing hammer, construct, construction, form, hammer, jewelry, link, loop, necklace, paper, pliers, prevention, rice paper, S-Link, tips, tools, watercolor paper, watercolor paper jewelry, wire
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Tips on How to Connect the Egyptian Links Once the Individual Links Are Made
I sometimes receive this comment from viewers who watch my YouTube video, “How to Construct the Egyptian Link” : “I was able to make the links, but am having difficulty connecting them.” Although I demonstrate how to connect the links in my video, sometimes the … Continue reading
Posted in Basic wire construction, Best Practices, Link necklaces, Wire jewelry
Tagged bend, bending, connect, connecting, construct, construction, egyptian, form, forming, hoop, insert, interconnected, jewelry, link, loop, necklace, pliers, position, press, spiral, tools, wire
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Fixing the Egyptian Link
The Egyptian Link Necklace is composed of individually interlocked links, making it very resistant to coming apart. If one of the links becomes damaged or somehow separates, and it becomes necessary to replace a link, the following steps illustrate how to accomplish … Continue reading
Posted in Basic wire construction, Link necklaces, Repairs, Wire jewelry
Tagged bend, bending, broken, construction, egyptian, fix, jewelry, link, loop, necklace, pliers, repair, spiral, tools, wire
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