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Author Archives: Ross Barbera
The Watercolor Paper Bracelet
The Watercolor Paper Bracelet is a uniquely original and beautiful jewelry object to create, and I have developed a variety of bracelet types based on different structural designs. The type that I am featuring in today’s discussion is particularly … Continue reading
Posted in Watercolor jewelry
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Have You Taken Photos of What You’ve Created Watching My Videos?
I have been getting emails from many of you with beautiful photo samples of jewelry and paintings that you have created based on my videos on You Tube. I am truly amazed at the quality, varying approaches and enthusiasm used to make … Continue reading
The Wire Wrap Clasp for Wire Link Necklaces!
In my blog I have already discussed two different types of clasps that can be used on “Watercolor Paper Pendants” and wire link necklaces which are hung from jewelry cord. Although both clasps are very different in style, similarity exists in the … Continue reading
Posted in Basic wire construction, Findings, Link necklaces, Wire jewelry
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More thoughts on the “Beautiful Spiral Hoop Necklace with Purple Beads”
After I posted the video last week on how to construct the “Beautiful Spiral Hoop Necklace with Purple Beads,” I received many wonderful comments, including one critical observation that merited further discussion. A viewer noted that there exists the potential … Continue reading
How to Create the Beautiful Spiral Hoop Necklace with Purple Beads
To create the Spiral Hoop Necklace that you see illustrated in the photograph, I used 20 gauge nickel silver wire. You may also use .035 sterling silver wire, soft, round, or you may experiment with the many colored wires available … Continue reading
Posted in Beads, Link necklaces, Tools and supplies, Wire jewelry
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How to Make the Toggle Clasp – a great clasp for Watercolor Paper Pendants!
The toggle clasp, a combination of a strong paper hoop and a short length of bamboo is very simple to make. This is an excellent clasp to use on watercolor paper pendants. Made from watercolor paper and hand painted with watercolors, … Continue reading
A Word of Caution: Heating Your Watercolor Paper Jewelry in a Toaster Oven
The primary reason why I heat the jewelry object in a toaster oven is to accelerate the varnishing process and harden the varnished surface to a degree that is not possible to achieve with air drying alone. The toaster oven … Continue reading
A few words about the paper used to construct Watercolor Paper Jewelry
I have experimented with many different types of paper and have found that 100% cotton rag, 140lb, cold pressed watercolor paper is the best paper to use for forming jewelry pieces. The structural integrity of the piece is achieved by … Continue reading
Explore your imaginative possibilities
Whenever I introduce a project in class, I always encourage my students to use my instructions as their departure point to explore their individually unique creative solutions and let their imaginations lead the way. Although my watercolor paper jewelry projects … Continue reading
Posted in Creative process, Watercolor jewelry
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The Eye Pin – Handmade is often the best solution!
Handmade is much better than machine made, store-bought findings. I often make my own coil-wrapped eye pins that I use for hanging earrings and pendants, and the look is fantastic! The handmade findings contribute to the feel of a uniquely … Continue reading