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Polishing a Delicate Wire Link Necklace in a Rotary Tumbler
The delicate necklace shown here was so badly tarnished that I decided that the best way to restore its original luster and silver color would be to polish it in a Rotary Tumbler just like I did when I first … Continue reading
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
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
Bridging Links: Combining Beads and Watercolor Paper Shapes into Unit Form Constructions
The necklace shown here is an example of a “Unit Form” watercolor paper necklace in which the individual unit forms are linked together using a bridging link. Both end loops of the bridging link are locked closed with tightly wrapped coils. This type of … Continue reading
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
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
Constructing Unit Form Necklaces
The example illustrated here was inspired by my “Greek Link.” To see the original design, please watch my video on “How to Create the Greek Link.” The Unit Form Necklace illustrated here evolved from my experiments with pendants that combined … Continue reading
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