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Russian Princess

cynmarbil — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:42:10 GMT

Eudialite cab with tube set, 3mm faceted corundum. Simple 2-1 chain maille necklace, with three of the links soldered to the pendant as a bail.

If you like my stories, click here to go to Russian Princess at Jewelry Tales.

Thanks for looking!

Cindy

Darkest before the dawn

cynmarbil — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:50:36 GMT

Euro 4-1 bracelet with bezel set Charoite and Sleeping Beaty turquoise. Hand fabricated. If you like to read my stories, here's a link to this one on Jewelry Tales.

Cindy

Free Tutorial - Wire Wrapped setting for a faceted stone

cynmarbil — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:20:39 GMT
Materials:

Faceted stone, soldered jump ring (18 or 20 gauge) the same size as the stone, 26 or 28 gauge wire.

Step one:

Starting in the middle of a piece of wire, wrap one end of the wire around the jump ring, as shown in the photo, making six evenly spaced double loops around the outside of the ring. I'm using a hatpin as my mandrel. The length of wire needed will vary, for a 5mm setting, I use 10-12 inches of wire. Wrap the wire around the jump ring to finish, cut and pinch it tightly with your pliers to keep it there.

Step two:

Take the other end of the wire, and slip it through the first set of loops, as shown in the photo. Continue going around the circle, catching each loop, and smoothing the wire on top of the stone. Make sure each wrap catches the top of the stone. The stone will want to slip out, so watch it!

Step three:

After you wrap the last set of loops, wrap the wire around the jump ring, cut it flush, and use your pliers to tighten it.

Variation:

You can go around the loops again, making the loops on the outside, to make flower links. You can separate the double loops to make a decorative edging.

If you use this tutorial, I'd love to see what you do!! Or, if you have any questions, or ideas for new variations, I'd like to see those, too. Please post anything related to this tutorial in this thread!

Cindy

Dreaming of Spring

cynmarbil — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:22:21 GMT

It's been awhile since I've posted anything -- this year has been very crazy so far! But I'm really pleased with how this came out; I've been wanting an opal and turquoise ring for a long time now.

If you like my stories, here's a link to this one on Jewelry Tales.

Cindy

Re: My First 2008 Piece-Wire Wrapped Bangle

cynmarbil — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:50:53 GMT
Very pretty! I think the clasp adds a lot -- I know I would feel safer with it!

Cindy

Re: Gypsy Earrings

cynmarbil — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:33:59 GMT
Those are beautiful. I'll bet they have a lot of movement.

Cindy

Re: Lampwork Beads by Stardust And Dreams!

cynmarbil — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:23:34 GMT
Those are beautiful! I love them all.

Cindy

Re: New Years Seahorse - Pippi's first piece of 2008

cynmarbil — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:53:04 GMT
Beautiful, Pippi I love these little guys.

Cindy

Re: New Faux Cloisonne Earrings

cynmarbil — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:58:04 GMT
Those are lovely!

Cindy

Re: New Copper rope Lariat (chain maile)

cynmarbil — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:41:58 GMT
That is wonderful! I'll bet it feels great around your neck.

Cindy