Wire Jewelry Tutorials on Etsy

 

photo and charm by Diane Cook

I'm offering a couple of my tutorials for purchase in my Etsy shop.  One of them is my wire  bird's nest tutorial.  You may remember first seeing this little charm published in the second edition of Stampington's Belle Armoire Jewelry back in 2007.

 

Although there was a brief how-to, I haven't seen a full tutorial on how to make these nests so thought I would offer one.

 

The other is for my wire wrapped link tutorial which was featured in Belle Armoire Jewelry, winter 2008.  I also posted this tutorial on my blog for awhile but, if you missed either of those, you can pick it up on etsy.  Here's an example of my work using the wrapped link technique...

 

...and and an example using the wire nest charm combined with the link technique (the tutorial includes a brief description of the leaves but not step by step instructions):

 

A brief word about my tutorials:  If you purchase one, I'll email it to you in a pdf format.  You can see more about that in my etsy description.  I offer these tutorials a few at a time.  If you go to my etsy shop and don't see the one you want there, please email me or convo me through etsy and I'll get one into the shop for you.

These tutorials have been made from jewelry of my own original design.  They're not techniques I learned in a class or from a book.  I ask, ever so politely and with the sincerest of warm fuzziness, that you please don't duplicate, share or teach them.  Having said that, I want you to use the techniques you learn and...please....don't feel the need to give me credit! I'm just not concerned about that!  My thoughts on this are; if I teach you how to make something, I don't want you to feel inhibited about using it.  Be creative and expand on my techniques.  Make your nests and links...incorporate them into your very own jewelry designs and other projects...sell them or give them as gifts...have fun with them.  I hope you enjoy the tutorials!

Comments

[Janine Kloubert]

Dear Deryn,
I am sorry but I am unable to find any of your tut's at etsy anymore.
Will you offer these again ?
Greetings from Germany
Janine

Your tutorials are great...I'm fortunate to have a copy of that issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry as well as Charming Exchange where your nests are featured...

[Michelle]

Deryn - I think the writing is on the wall or should I say the comments - it looks like your 3rd tutorial should be the leaves - that is if you are up for all the work of the photography and writing! lol And I have to agree with the others - you are amazingly generous with sharing your knowledge!

all the best... :O

[rivergardenstudio]

I love your wire wrapped jewelry, so beautifully done and with such care! Roxanne

[Diane Cook]

I made several more this weekend, using different gauges of wire, as well as copper and brass. I also made a few with different colored pearls for Easter, and they are just precious! Thanks so much for sharing =)

[Paula]

Yay !!!!! I'm so all over this, but, hey, wait!!!!! guess I need to wait for payroll to hit ! HAAAAAA

I can hardly wait to try these two techniques. Like everyone else on the planet, I love your work, but will I ever get to the workshop? Probably not.....dang. I'll just keep on buying those lottery tickets.

A friend of mine suggested that I might attend one day because I'm teaching......she is such a dear soul but I'm not going to hold my breath.

Deryn, maybe you'd like to come to New Mexico to do a workshop???? Let's talk !!!

[wendy]

My first go and the result is here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stitchone/3395411077/

So easy to follow and clear, I didnt think I would end up with this after first go. I am really impressed.

Will you be doing a tutorial of your wingkeeper moth after you have finished teaching your class, I would love to come to this class but its to far from the UK. I think I would be getting a divorce if I did. lol
Its only an idea, but what about a tutorial for a necklace, but over say 6 weeks, if you get the numbers of people and ask for a commitment deposit, which could pay for the last part of the tutorial, just an idea for those who would love to work with you but carnt get there.

[jennifer]

nice tutorial. thanks, deryn. =)

[Sandy]

Thanks for stopping by my blog! You make wonderful jewelry!

Sandy :)

[sherry]

I agree with Jen -- credit should always be given where it is due...and I believe that is up to the individuals who are using the techniques...always.

[jean Benabou]

Love the tiny nests and all of the wrapping!

[Dale]

I do really think that your tutorials are awesome. I used one of them for the wrapped links before, and i really enjoyed it. I would higly recomend them to anyone.

As for your leaves, i have been wondering that too. Do you use resinated paper? I tried making some, and that's what i did. It was a lot of work, but has such nice shine to it.

[annie]

Your little wire birds nest charm is so sweet and I really appreciate your philosophy of sharing and creativity that you bring to your art.

[Jen Crossley]

How about private tutorial kits LOL
Credit should be given where credit is due i think
Jen

[Cindy]

Hi Deryn
Your tutorials are great...I'm fortunate to have a copy of that issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry as well as Charming Exchange where your nests are featured. I love your outlook about sharing your techniques, you're a generous soul.

[Mary Franzenburg]

I have to thank you - I have used your techniques in a lot of my jewelry that has (triumphantly) sold! Your style has been a huge inspiration for me - especially the use of steel wire - I love the rustic effect of it and the price is certainly right! I have been curious about how you make the leaves...do you use diamond glaze for them?

[mar]

hmmm perhaps tutorial "kits"
??