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Q&A with Kristal Wick

December 8, 2017 by Ashley Bunting Leave a Comment

Have you met Kristal Wick?

Kristal is an internationally award winning designer and official worldwide CREATE YOUR STYLE Swarovski Ambassador.  She is a creative expert in numerous mediums; known for her work in silk, fibers, crystals, metal clay and much more.

Additionally she is a talented singer, knitter and dog lover.

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Filed Under: Beading, Jewelry Making Tagged With: Beading, fiber arts, Hand Tools, jewelry, kristal wick, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, silk beads, silkies, Xuron Tools

Q&A With Ceramic Raku Jewelry Artist Marianne Kasparian

April 23, 2017 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

Ceramic Raku Jewelry Piece created by Marianne Kasparian

Marianne Kasparian, known to most as Mak, is a ceramic raku artist and the visionary behind MakuStudio.

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Filed Under: Beading, Jewelry Making, Wire Art Tagged With: 2193, ceramic, Cutters, Hard Wire, Jewelry Making, Nichrome Wire, raku, wire

How To Use Bent Nose Pliers For Jewelry Construction

September 28, 2012 by Ashley Bunting 1 Comment

How to use bent nose pliers in jewelry making.

If you’re looking for a versatile tool that can help you with various jewelry-making tasks, the Xuron® 450BN Bent Nose Pliers are a great option. These pliers have tips bent at a 450° angle, making them ideal for opening and closing jump rings with your hands in a comfortable position. They’re also great for making closed-wrapped loops, working in tight areas, or handling small objects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced jewelry maker, bent nose pliers are an essential tool to have in your collection.

In the short video below, we’ll show you how to use the 450BN to make closed-wrapped loops, how to attach the loop to your chain directly or with a jump ring, and how to easily open and close jump rings.

Note that although the beginning of the video is not well-lit, after the introduction (at about the 27-second mark), the camera points directly at the work area, and the lighting is immediately better.

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Filed Under: Beading, Jewelry Making Tagged With: 450BN

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