Newsletter for Jewelry Making: Secrets to Wire Wrapping Video Series

Find projects, information and new products [-- Fire Mountain Gems and Beads -- ]( America's Favorite Beading and Jewelry Supply Company® [Find projects, information and new products]( Share: [Share on Facebook]( [Tweet]( [FEATURED ARTICLE]( Join jewelry designer Patti on a journey through the Secrets to Wireworking. Moving from basic to complex designs, this video series covers a variety of techniques to expand your jewelry-making prowess. [Read the Article ›]( Beadatorial [TITLE 1]( All About Jewelry-Making Wire Discover the basics of beading wire and how to select the right wire for your projects. Learn the meaning of dead-soft, half-hard and full-hard and the benefits of each, along with the different gauges and shapes. [Read the Article ›]( Featured Project [Free Earring Project - NA54]( Design Idea NA54 Earrings with Crystal Beads and Pearls, Sterling Silver Drops and Links and Wirework Learn how to make these sparkly earrings that are perfect for any occasion. Simply follow along to bring the beauty of Preciosa and Crystal Passions® beads and wire-wrapped accents to life. [View the Instructions ›]( What's New! [New Zebra Wire™]( Zebra Wire™ Shop new colors and spool sizes in Zebra Wire™. Find midnight blue, cream, white light green and olive green and 1/4-pound spools for even greater wire-wrapping possibilities. [Shop ›]( Ask the Experts [Ask the Experts]( If I want to make an S-hook shape out of a sterling silver round wire to join the ends of a bracelet, is half hard the best? I know that dead soft is way too soft and malleable, and I think full hard would require way too much force to be able to shape by hand with needle nose pliers. [Read the Answer ›]( Meet Debbie Benninger [Featured Artist Debbie Benninger]( I'm a wire wrap jewelry artist. I work in only raw materials such as raw copper, Sterling silver, brass, bronze and gemstones. I love to accent with lampwork glass from an amazing friend of mine, Mary Ann Helmond, from MA Beads. She can hand me her latest creation and off I go. [Read Debbie's Story ›]( Product of the Week - Wire Jigs [Wire Jigs]( Use wire jigs to make consistent wire components. Wire jigs can be used with any type of wrapping wire to create anything from simple ear wires to intricate focals. Shop our top wire jigs and start wrapping today. [Shop ›]( Free Video of the Week [How to Use the Wubbers® Bail-Making and Round Mandrel Pliers]( How to Use the Wubbers® Bail-Making and Round Mandrel Pliers [Watch the Video ›]( Featured Business Article [The Differences Between Soft and Hard Soldering]( The Differences Between Soft and Hard Soldering Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates the difference between soft and hard soldering in this hand how-to guide. Learn how each method has its own tools and intricacies. [Read the Article ›]( Color Trends [Design Idea NK23 - Crystal Catch]( [Berry Syrup]( [Peacock]( [Limeon]( Crystal Catch [Niobium findings]( are a perfect choice with popular shades of [Limeon]( [Peacock]( and [Berry Syrup]( in this Zebra Wire™ wire-wrapped jewelry set. Follow the step-by-step instructions to bring this colorful statement to life. [View the Design Idea ›]( Matte Gemstone Beads - Great for Wireworking [Matte Gemstone Beads]( Give matte gemstones a go in your wirework designs. The soft texture and subtle color of a matte finish contrasts with the gleam of polished metal wire for an intriguing design customers want to touch. [Shop ›]( Connect with Us [ FACEBOOK ]( [ YOUTUBE ]( [ TWITTER ]( [ PINTEREST ]( [ INSTAGRAM ]( Fire Mountain Gems and Beads, Inc. One Fire Mountain Way, Grants Pass, OR 97526-2373 USA US and Canada Customer Service: (800) 423-2319 International Customer Service: (541) 956-7890 To ensure you continue receiving emails from us, please add fmg@email.firemountaingems.com to your address book. You are currently subscribed as: {EMAIL} [Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Return Policy]( [View Email as a Web Page]( Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved Prices subject to change without prior notice. Not responsible for typographical, descriptive or technical errors for products listed.