▪ Weekly Wire Blog ▪
The Weekly Wire is my mini-blog. Here's where I'll...
- let you know what's new on the site — content, questions in the Q&A section, jewelry hot-off-the-bench.
- update you on new classes, events, jewelry shows and other interesting goings-on in the hodgepodgerie world.
Jul 14, 2024
Wire Jewelry Class Schedule
Check out my latest wire and metal jewelry class schedule and be part of a fun jewelry making class or workshop.
Sep 13, 2020
Soldered Wire Cuff Workshop
Learn to make a beautiful wire cuff bracelet in this fun jewelry making workshop.
Aug 20, 2019
Hot Surface Textures! Understanding Heat Textures and Reticulation
A fast-paced 2-day workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of heat reticulation to create unique surfac textures in your metal jewelry
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Apr 23, 2016
Metalworks Jewelry Camp For Adults
Learn the basics of metal jewelry fabrication in this intensive week-long summer camp.
Apr 23, 2016
Earrings - Cold Connect
Learn to make a variety of fun, attractive earrings in this cold connect workshop.
Apr 01, 2016
Liver of Sulfa peeled off in spots
Hello all. I made a sterling silver textured cuff bracelet. When I went to create a patina, i followed the directions on the Gel X liver of sulfer. Upon
Apr 01, 2016
Stabilizing bLacked silver
Hi, I blackened a necklace with JAX silver blackener. After a while the blackened necklace wore off and became gray. Also, I had an incident were parts
Apr 01, 2016
LOS and ear wires
Is it safe to oxidize ear wires with LOS? Will the patina irritate the skin? Thanks, Barb Stacy's Answer: While I can in no way guarantee that someone
