Attention Beginner and Intermediate Wire Workers and Jewelry Makers: "How To Make Perfect Wire Loops
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From:Christine Gierer, Jewelry Designer-Maker Re: Tips, Tricks, Shortcuts, and Troubleshooting Wire Work for Jewelry Makers
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"My Story or...
Discover How a Stay-at-Home Mom from Etobicoke , Canada Worked Wonders With Wire - And All Because of Her High Needs Baby (And How You Can Learn Her Secrets) "
I'm a freak. I admit it it.
I love learning how to make things with a passion that other people just don't "get." When I get the idea that I'm going to figure out how something is done, I am absolutely voraciously obsessed. I run with it like a starving dog who's just found a succulent, juicy, meat covered bone.
So when I started making jewelry about 7 years ago, I just about went crazy.
I took out every book from the library I could get my hands on. I had the librarian transfer books in from other branches. I spent hours and hours figuring out every single technique and my tool drawer grew, and grew, and grew. I attended gem shows. I subscribed to expensive specialty magazines and joined a crafter's book club so I could buy jewelry books in bulk.
And don't get me started on the beads! I started amassing a huge stash of beads. Big beads. Tiny little beads. Glass beads and metal beads. I started making my own beads! (Who knew that beads could grow into a whole roomful of tools, machines, and materials?)
You might be wondering, why jewelry? Why not quilting, spinning, sewing, or embroidery? Why not woodworking or candle making, or painting or chalk pastels? What about sock knitting or crocheted sweaters? (Yes, all of these have been avid activities of mine over the years!)
Well, it's a funny reason, really, but I really stuck with jewelry making because of my first baby Zoe. I was 29 and my husband and I felt strongly that I should be at home when our kids were small. I was a mental health worker at the time, and I wasn't making a lot of money, so that made the decision a lot easier than if I was working in some high powered career making a really good living!
So long story short, I fell in love with my little baby Zoe. But she was what you might call a "high needs" baby. She cried unless she was being carried. She didn't sleep. She nursed every 15 minutes. And she wouldn't sleep alone. She hated strollers, car seats, and shoes.
"So what's this have to do with wire working? "
Well here was the thing - Between baby Zoe's in-your-face personality, and my anxious new mom mentality, I had very little time for heavy duty hobbies. I could only snatch ten minutes or so at a time. So I started working with wire. It was compact, I could move it around from place to place, and it didn't require any heavy duty cleanup like painting or any huge area of space like sewing so I could work and pack up lickety split.
From then on my obsession grew. I read Jewelry Artist Magazine and then Step by Step Wire came out. I surfed the net for wire instructions and discovered that others were out there on the interent pushing the wire envelope. I tried to figure out their techniques on my bed while Zoe napped beside me. Wire was just starting to become popular and I collected books, researched materials and ordered tools online.
After awhile, people started asking me to make things for them. My very first sale (and still my best customer to this day!) was the Early Childhood Education Worker at the local child drop-in center (we have indoor playcentres for babies and preschoolers in our neighborhood).
After that first sale, word started spreading pretty quickly, and I started selling more pieces through word of mouth. It started to dawn on me that I could buy more sterling silver if I could make a little more side cash so I registered myself as a business, started selling a little online, and I even bought a huge supply of sterling wire in different gauges so that I could sell at a profit on ebay to further fund my expensive new wire addiction.
Meanwhile, my number two, Edgar, came along and I started thinking about how I could stay at home forever. So I decided to put my passion for jewelry making into a long term stay at home mom plan. I knew I didn't want to continue selling physical jewelry online because I got bored way too easily making the same things over and over.
I really am an experimenter at heart! I try this techniqe, and that technique, trying to figure out better ways to do things.
Slowly I realized that I had a bit of a gift for it.
I figured out ways to work with wire that cut time, and made the quality of my results far more consistent.
So I started teaching people some of my techniques online. I started making a few amateur videos, wrote some articles, and created a website. Before I knew it, I had started to develop a reputation for being able to teach people techniques in a way that made them really easy to understand even for a total beginner.
"Foolproof, Faster and Easier"
AND, that my tips are absolutely foolproof. They solved technique and execution problems that they'd been having for years!
So after receiving that kind of feedback from people, and after hearing over and over that I should share these with others, I finally got around to writing an e-book. I called it Wire Work Secrets for Jewelry Makers.
"What Is Wire Work Secrets for Jewelry Makers? "
Wire Work Secrets for Jewelry Makers is a collection of
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Step-by-step walthrough of the most commonly used wire techniques
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Clearly and simply explained systems for effortlessly perfecting your technique
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Money-saving solutions for cutting down on costly wire waste.
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Amazingly simple shortcuts to make your creations stronger and more durable.
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Expert advice on tool-buying and how to use common household items for even more cost savings.
Not only that, but you get serious troubleshooting help for those problems that will plague any wire-worker, no matter how experienced.
"What It's Not"
It's not a project book, so if you're looking for specific projects, you won't find them here.
Instead, you'll find everything you need to know to to get fantastic results from the most basic of jewelry making techniques. You'll learn to perfect the building blocks of jewelry making so that you can forget about the small things, and let your creativity take over.
"Why the heck would I need a book like this when there is so much already out there?"
With the abundance of books, magazines, websites, classes, and workshops, isn't what you're talking about readily available?True, there is a lot out there. But isn't it true that you've been trying to follow the techniques and are STILL having trouble making those loops the same size? Or maybe your loops are perfect but your jump rings keep opening up. Or, maybe your wire designs keep pulling out of shape. I could go on and on about the different ways that your wire can turn out "not quite right".
But there's a reason for that. For some reason the books and magazines don't really go into the nitty gritty of basic technique. They have some rinky dink illustration at the back of the magazine that's supposed to show you how to make a simple loop. I guess it's not "sexy" enough to describe exactly how to do these fundamental techniques.
Well you know what? That illustration is not much help unless you already know what you're doing wrong!
People buy the magazines for the pretty pictures of finished projects, not for fundamental techniques. They sell the "sizzle" and not the steak.
I'm not knocking the books and magazines. I love the gorgeous projects and inspiration too. But when you're fresh out of the barn you need a little help.
And sometimes, you might think you're doing it perfectly, but there's always something you don't know. A little tidbit that can cause that "ah-ha" moment.
As one wise customer told me, "You never know everything. Even though I've been making and selling jewelry for years, I read everything I can get my hands on. If I learn one new thing I didn't know before, a book's worth every single penny to me!"
"But couldn't I just search the net or get library books and not pay a penny for this information?"
And as for getting this information without paying a penny, sure, I guess you could try to find it for free. You could get every book from the library and spend hours scouring the net for tidbits that may or may not be available. And you might even find everything I'm talking about. But why waste hours and hours of your time trying to find something that may or may not exist when you can get everything in one spot, from someone who's already done the experimenting, the reading, and the "grunt work"?
Isn't your time worth more than anything?
"How Riding a Bike is Like Working With Wire"
Think back to when you learnt how to ride a bicycle. If you were like most, you learnt when you pretty young. And at first you struggled didn't you?. You needed to figure out how to steer and pedal.
You were slow because you had to concentrate on every action.
But after awhile, it became easier. It started to become second nature. Eventually you no longer thought about how to steer and pedal. Before you knew it you were whipping around like a demon, pumping your little legs and making that trike or training bike go!
Then you graduated to the big leagues- the Two-Wheeler. That was when the real magic happened. You learned how to balance on those thin little tires and that was when that bike became an extension of you.
From then on, you were free. Sure, you fell and scraped your knee a few times but each time you did you learned what that bike could and could not do. You got to know how far the bike could lean into a turn before you fell over. You figured out you had to jump a curb straight on or you'd be on your butt. You learned that you could only go so fast and still stop quickly.
I bet you do it so naturally now that you never even think about it anymore. What the bike can and can't do. Now, you just enjoy the wind whipping against your body and the invigorating feel of your leg muscles pumping the pedals. You enjoy the ride.
It's the same with learning wire techniques. Once you practice and learn the techniques, it becomes second nature and you can concentrate on design and aesthetics.
And you know what to do when things aren't turning out the way you envisioned because you "know" what the wire can and can't do.
"Shortcutting the Learning Curve"
If you were lucky, when you were learning to ride a bike you had a someone older and wiser to help you learn some of these things. (This is real fresh in my mind because my girl Zoe is six and I'm the one helping her not to kill herself!).
You probably had someone who yelled when you started going too fast, and told you what you did wrong when tried tried to turn a corner and fell over.
And if you had no one, you probably took a LOT longer to "get" it.
"Learn the Fundamentals So They Become Second Nature - So You Just Enjoy the Ride "
And that's what you get with Wire Work Secrets. Complex and confusing wire problems magically become super simple - even if you've had a ton of trouble understanding other people.
You learn the lessons that are skipped over in other books and magazines and videos. You learn the fundamentals so well that you don't have to think about them anymore. And because you don't need to worry about "how" to do what you do, you magically unleash your creativity. After Wire Work Secrets, you just "enjoy the ride".
"Here's What's In Wire Work Secrets For Jewelry Makers "
Based On Hundred Of Questions Gathered From Passionate Hobbyists Looking For Solutions To Wire Frustrations.
Let's get down to some specifics. Some of what you'll discover in this groundbreaking reference guide:
*This is just a taste - read further for the complete table of contents
- How to make jump rings
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The simple 2 second technique that will make your jump rings twice as strong and twice as secure. -
How to make consistently sized wrapped loops.
You''ll learn how to use a common office supply store buy to make your loops the exact same size every single time (Psst. hint: It involves using the common "Sharpie" or indelible marker. After learning this simple trick you'll agree this is the pro designer's best friend). -
How to make soft wire hold it's shape
Find out how to use a household tool you have in your house or apartment right now to instantly improve the strength of your loops - and in seconds!
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How to make your own jump rings
The step by step foolproof coiling and cutting techniques to make your own custom matched jumprings. (These really set your designs apart!)
"Also Inside: Money-Saving Tips... "
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How to throw away less wire:
For Wire Wrappers: If you've tried your hand at wire-wrapping you know that a lot of your thinner gauge wire ends up in the trash. Learn how to wrap wire without it ever tangling into a horrible mess.
For Wire Workers: If you've ever followed instructions in a book or magazine you know you end up with a lot of snipped ends. Learn how to avoid all those little snips of wire. The costs really add up with sterling silver or gold-filled. But not for you anymore! -
How to prevent the dings, dents, and scratches on your wire - a must-know if you ever plan on giving your handmade jewelry as a gift or sell it.
Those dents and dings on your precious metal wire and scratches on your colored wire are almost impossible to avoid. But not if you follow the tips in Wire Work Secrets.
Learn the #1 reason your wire gets dented and dinged and why your colored wire gets scratched- and the simple rules you need to follow to avoid the problem in the first place.
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to save oodles of money on expensive tools.
Learn what tools NOT to buy, which to spend money on, and which ones you can skimp on and get the cheapies. And what you household objects you can use instead.
"Wire Work Secrets : What You'll Receive: "
Here's what you get in this information rich e-book:
"The Wire Work Secrets E-book
(32 pages jam-packed with closeup photos) "
"Section #1 contains illustrations of all the techniques."
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The Right Way to Open a Loop or Jump Ring: The Push-Pull Technique
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Closing Jump Rings
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Conditioning Jump Rings
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The Wiggle Technique For Jump Rings
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Technique: How to make a Simple loop
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Technique: How to Make a Wrapped Loop
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Technique: The Perfect Coil
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Handcutting method of Making Jump Rings
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Advanced Jump Ring Cutting Techniques
- Sawcutting Method #1:
- Sawcutting Method #2:
"Section #2 Is filled with tips, tricks and techniques to take your jewelry making to the next level "
- Wire Cutting Tips&
- Filing and Smoothing Tips
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Gauge Tips
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Hammering and Hardening Tips
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Tips to Avoid Kinking
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Tips for Perfect loops:
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Tips for Shaping Wire
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Tips for Straightening Wire
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Tool Tips
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Wire Wrapping tips: How to Start a New Length of Wire
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Wire Wrapping tips: How to Hide Wire Ends
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Miscellaneous tips
"Section #3 Troubleshooting Your Wire Problems"
Easily solve your most frustrating problems
- Troubleshooting Jump Ring Problems
- Troubleshooting Homemade Jump Rings
- Troubleshooting Your Simple Loops
- Troubleshooting Wire Wrapping
- Troubleshooting Other Wire Problems
"Section #4 : Frequently Asked Questions "
Discover the answers to real questions from real people like you.
These questions are compiled from coaching sessions from previous customers.
Overview of question topics:
- Flush cutters to cut jump rings.
- What kind of saw to buy to cut wire.
- Do the ends of the jump rings have to be positioned just that fraction of an inch past each other?
- Jump ring opening tools.
- Closed jump rings.
- Jumpring shopping tips.
| Customer Feedback - Alesha Conklin |
"Thank you for making me look good!" "My favorite tip was to use split rings for bracelets. I did that with all the ones I made during the holidays and felt really confident that those bracelets were going to hold up! Thank you for making me look good!"" Alesha Conklin,
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This 45 minute audio coaching session answered questions from a people just like you - people who purchased Wire Work Secrets and wanted more. They asked me questions, and I answered them. (I'm told this is even better than the e-book itself!)
Revealed on this Audio:
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Why different metals behave so differently and how to chose between copper, silver, brass, nickel silver, and gold.
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Why some findings snap so easily and how to avoid this
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How to choose between dead soft, half hard, and full hard
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Why copper wire won't harden as much as other metals and what to do about it
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| Customer Feedback - Alesha Conklin |
"That audio of the Q&A was perfect!" "Christine, You are just the greatest! That audio of the Q&A was perfect! You answered every question I asked, and that was so helpful to me. (I'll probably be listening again, to make sure I didn't miss anything.) Thanks for making your time and expertise available to us. I appreciate it so much.
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| Customer Feedback - Jan Sylvester |
"My jewelry quality is 500% better since I started using your wire tips!" "Hi Christine! I really do love the book. I really enjoy your easy conversational style, and your tips have really hit the mark. Are you a mind reader? Between your book, your newsletter, and your website, you always seem to have the answers to whatever I'm struggling with at the time. My jewelry quality is 500% better since I started using your wire tips!"
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| Customer Feedback - Sarah Jane Shoreham |
"I work in wire all the time but I learned some really excellent tips I've never heard before." "Christine- Thanks for taking the time out of your busy mom day to share your jewelry making expertise. I work in wire all the time but I learned some really excellent tips I've never heard before. And breaking the neck - that entirely solved my loop problem- I was always having to adjust loops after the fact, but your simple trick makes me just want to smack myself in the forehead. It was so simple, but nobody (and I have about 200 books and magazines) has never shown me that one trick that makes all the difference."
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"I plan to use the book in my wire work classes and direct my students to your website to purchase their own copies" "Hi Christine -- You have written a really good wire working book. I have done a lot of wire wrapping in my day (self-taught, lots of mistakes at first). I have also cut my own jump rings using the saw and the jump ringer. Your advice on cutting with the saw is right on the mark. You have a great website and I look forward to your newsletters. I plan to use the book in my wire work classes and direct my students to your website to purchase their own copies." |
| Customer Feedback - Alesha Conklin |
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"Just this past week, I started working on making the links that you showed us. I used the 18 gauge copper wire in approximately 7/8 inch pieces. It turned out beautifully."
| Customer Feedback - Angela, Myrtle Beach |
One of my most aggravating tasks now has some simple solutions! [Re: The Jump Ring Information] "I thought that it was great information, I like the format, very simple and to the point. Thank you! One of my most aggravating tasks now has some simple solutions!" Angela,Myrtle Beach, SC, U.S.A. |
| Customer Feedback - Alesha Conklin |
"I'm recommending [your e-book] to my friends." "I'm recommending [your e-book] to my friends! Here's why: It will save them money by telling them what to spend their money on at the beginning. It will help them start out doing really quality work, rather than offering up pieces that are not really well made (which is how I feel about some of my earlier pieces.)" Alesha Conklin, |
| Customer Feedback - Barb, Florida, U.S.A. |
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| Customer Feedback - Barb, Florida, U.S.A. |
"I should send you my first necklace I made because without you I'd still be stumbling along!!!" "You know I should send you my first necklace I made because without you I'd still be stumbling along!!! Thank you for all the wonderful help you have given me." Debi, U.S.A. |
| Customer Feedback - Alesha Conklin |
"Thank you for making me look good!" "My favorite tip was to use split rings for bracelets. I did that with all the ones I made during the holidays and felt really confident that those bracelets were going to hold up! Thank you for making me look good!"" Alesha Conklin, |
| Customer Feedback - Jan Sylvester |
"Are you a mind reader? Between your book, your newsletter, and your website, you always seem to have the answers to whatever I'm struggling with at the time.My jewelry quality is 500% better since I started using your wire tips!" Jan Sylvester, |
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