Showing posts with label free. Show all posts
Showing posts with label free. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Free Tutorial and Video on Wire Wrapped Rings

Video:  Wire Wrapped Rings (DIY Production)

The video is good but incomplete, setting the stone is a bit tricky, make sure you get the stone tight. It's not quite as easy as it looks. The ring band itself should be wrapped to make it more sturdy, in my opinion.


Materials and Tools:
(My advise is to start out with copper or brass practice wire until you get the hang of it!)
3 ft. 22-gauge 14K/20 gold-filled 1/2-hard square wire
2 ft. 21-gauge 14K/20 gold-filled 1/2-round 1/2-hard wire
1 ring cab (1/2" wide x 1" long) [You can use any size, the smaller the stone, the harder the setting process]
ruler with millimeters
permanent marking pen
ring mandrel
pin vise
flush cutters
flat nose pliers
fine-blade knife

Monday, April 5, 2010

Creative Metal Arts Guild Show

Free Admission

Check out the 2010 CMAG Jewelry and Metal Arts Show and Sale Participating Members



2010 Show Dates: APRIL 30, MAY 1 & 2
At The
Oregon Convention Center
In Beautiful Portland, Oregon

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

This is fun: Win a Printer



Five lucky winners will receive an Artisan 810 All-in-One Printer from Epson. Approx. retail value: $299; epson.com

Don't ya just love color!!