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  • A Jeweler's Life, Jewelry Techniques, Wire Jewelry, Wire Work Basics

    Wire Work Basics – Perfecting the Simple Loop

    • March 24, 2019
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    • by Detrina Kofroth

    Simple Loops are commonly used for making Eye Pins, Beaded Links, Dangles and Connectors to name a few.  The Simple Loop is capable of opening and closing and this makes it very different from a Wrapped Loop which is only open while you are making it.  This makes the Simple Loop less secure but more […]

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  • A Jeweler's Life, Jewelry Projects, Pearls on The Halfshell Necklace and Earrings

    Pearls on The Halfshell Part 1 – The Bead Weaving

    • March 21, 2019
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    • by Detrina Kofroth

    Welcome to Part 1 of Pearls on the Halfshell.  This post  covers all the Bead Weaving you need to do for the Earring and Pendant Components. If you are just joining the Project, you may want to Read the Intro for the Lesson Plans and the Full Materials and Tools lists.  Materials and Tools for […]

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  • A Jeweler's Life, Jewelry Projects, Pearls on The Halfshell Necklace and Earrings

    Pearls on The Halfshell Intro

    • March 19, 2019
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    • by Detrina Kofroth

    Welcome to the long awaited March Project. My pearls arrived last Friday and I spent the weekend getting everything ready so we can proceed with Pearls on The Halfshell Earrings and Necklace Tutorials.  Everything you need to make your own set will be listed below and the Series itself will guide you step by step […]

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  • A Jeweler's Life, Finishing and Polishing Basics, Jeweler's Tools, Jewelry Techniques, Metalsmithing Jewelry, Tools ~ Organizing and Setups

    Metalsmithing at Home ~ Finishing Tools Part 2 – Power Tools

    • March 17, 2019
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    • by Detrina Kofroth

    Hello and Welcome to the Final Post in the Metalsmithing at Home Basic Tools Series for the Home Studio Jeweler.  Over the past several weeks, we have discussed a lot of information about the basic tools used to make Metal Jewelry in the Home Studio environment. To get a better understanding about the tools, we […]

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