WigJig Jewelry Making Techniques from our Past Newsletters

Select a topic from below and scroll down to the techniques section of that newsletter. 

• What Jewelry Wire to Use -- How to chose your wire.
   

• Recommended Jewelry Tools for an Intermediate Wire Worker
   

• How to use Soft Flex and Soft Touch
   

• Beginners to Jewelry Making Check here first. 
   

• How to make different sizes of wire components
   

• How to use 1/2 hard jewelry wire on a jig.
   

• How to glue End Cap beads onto wire.
   

• How to make consistent wrapped loops.
   

• How to make a custom made clasp.
   

• How to avoid marking jewelry wire with your pliers including how to use round-flat pliers and step jaw pliers. 
   

• More on how to avoid marking jewelry wire with your pliers.
   

• How to twist jewelry wire.
   

• How to make necklace and bracelet components lie flat.
   

• How to make a Christmas Tree/Ornament with wire and beads.
   

• How to smooth the ends of cut wire.
   

• More on how to smooth the ends of cut wire.
   

• How to make spirals.
   

• What is wire hardness and how does it effect wire work?
   

• What basic techniques should I use when using a jig to make wire components? 
   

• How to open and close loops.
   

• How to make stars on a jig.
   

• How to make the wrapped bead link.
   

• How to make a wrapped loop.

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