Book Review - Weaving Freeform Wire Jewelry

If I had to pick what I thought was the most popular as in "I-so-want-to-learn" jewelry making technique, it would be wire work. It's a cold connection method which means no torch or soldering. The results are also lovely especially wire weaving.

Wire Wrapped Angel Link Bracelet Tutorial by Rachel Murgatroyd

Most angel jewelry designs are usually earrings or ornaments.  So this wire wrapped angel link bracelet video tutorial by Rachel Murgatroyd is special! It's not too difficult to make but it will require consistency to make each link similar. The clasp is also angel shaped but is not beaded to differentiate it from the other links.

Beautiful Wire Work Jewelry by Anna Mroczek

I rarely come across an artisan who often uses fine silver (99% silver; sterling silver is 92.5%).  The almost pure silver tarnishes more slowly than sterling. Polish artisan Anna Mroczek on Etsy couples the use of fine materials with some awesome wire work skills for outstanding designs.

Winner of the Modaus Steady Stand SS300 Photo Studio Kit Giveaway

Last week's Modahaus Stead Stand SS300  kit giveaway was very popular. Taking good jewelry photographs is always a challenge.  I was pleased to see a number of readers already have one photo studio much to their satisfaction.  Not surprisingly, they wanted to see if they could win this unit which would compliment what they have.