Download Tutorials about Wirework and Beading
This page has links to tutorials and guides for you to download. You'll find information, tutorials and project guides for wirework and beading.
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Argentium Technical Guide - Rio Grande
Great guide to using Argentium Sterling Silver. This pfd is a practical guide to using this anti-oxidizing, anti-fire scale Sterling alloy that is extremely tarnish resistant.
Bead Bugle - Wireworking Tutorials
Fantastic selection of wireworking tutorials. You have to pay a few dollars for these tutorials but they are well worth the money.
Beading Daily - Fusing Silver
Download this pdf tutorial about fusing fine silver jumprings. Clearly shows the process for fusing.
This tutorial shows you how to weave wire. It's easy to follow and also includes some examples of how you can use woven wire in jewelry projects. It's from the Jewelry Lessons website. You'll have to register on the website to see this tutorial but it's free. Sign up gives you access to a large number of free tutorials. They also have some wonderful tutorials for sale - all cost a few dollars and are of high quality. Worth a browse.
Brea Bead Works - Beading Projects
Great selection of beading projects. Includes wireworking and creating your own beads.
Brea Bead Works - Yin Yang Cuff Bracelet
Great project combining working with wire and beads. Shows clearly the technique for creating a hammered cuff that could easily be combined with metal clay.
Bronze Casting Manual - Bodyscape
Cast your own small bronze using the lost wax ceramic shell technique. A complete downloadable tutorial taking you step by step through an easily achievable casting project for professional sculptors and hobbyists. Buy online and download instantly.
Creative Texture Tools
On this page there are a number of PDF tutorials and information sheets.
Creative Texture Tools
Metalsmithing glossary - demystify metalsmithing terms with this useful glossary.
Hadar Jacobson - Make your own extruder for less than $5
You can buy an extruder for loads of money or make your own using Hadar's brilliant instructions! Get them here.
Jewelry Making Daily
Free downloadable tutorials and how-to guides about a wide range of silver work and jewellery making subjects.
Make your own Findings - Carol A Babineau
Give your pieces the unique finishing touches they deserve by making your own findings. Published on Art Jewelry Magazine's website.
Paragon Kilns - SC2 and SC3 Instructions and Service Manual in French
French Instruction and service manual for the SC-2, SC-3, and other small Paragon kilns with the ceramic-fiber firing chamber. The manual covers silver clay, enameling, glass, and basic maintenance. Translated from English by Angela Baduel-Crispin.
Sherri Haab - Resin Heart Charm Tutorial
Lovely tutorial showing you how to make a resin charm with an embedded design.
Soldering on Metal Clay - Deb Jemmott
This fantastic Powerpoint presentation very clearly outlines how to solder onto fired metal clay. It was created for the Metal Clay World Conference in 2007. It also features a wonderful selection of Deb Jemmott's work.
Wire guage conversion chart
Useful resource from Art Clay World
