A Beaded Affair
Melissa Muir Shares “Tool Time Tuesdays”
As my jewelry journey continues I’ve found certain artists that I go back to time and again for inspiration and instruction. Melissa Muir fits both bills for me on her Kelsi’s Closet Jewelbox Design Journal. I love her Tool Time Tuesdays and read them faithfully. Frequently I get to watch them since Mellisa is making YouTube videos and posting them with her blog.
One of today’s “TTT” videos is about operating 3 different torches. Some of you know that I was fortunate enough to host Don Norris, LearnSilver.com at A Beaded Affair one weekend at the end of September. We had six students who, with me learned to solder and each made a gorgeous piece of sterling silver jewelry. I love my pendent, but more on that later when I have a picture. So I was particularly interested in today’s videos about using a torch. After you watch the video, head back over to the Tool Time Tuesday blog and watch the other videos on today’s issue. You’ll want to go back and find all the other great videos too.
After you learn how to operate your torch and all the other tools Melissa has taught about, don’t forget to check out all the solid copper wire, findings and beads at A Beaded Affair. You can use your new torch skills with solid copper. Don’t settle for plated copper. Create heirloom jewelry with solid copper products.
Cool Tool Alert! – Strips Copper But he doesn’t know what that tool is for!
Poor guy. He doesn’t know he is making tangled beads for earrings and pendants. What a shame to send this to the smelter when it’s gorgeous jewelry just waiting to be made.
All your Solid Copper Wire, Findings and Beads at A Beaded Affair! Stop by and check out what’s new.
Szarka of Magpie Gemstones and Making Leather Jewelry
I’ve really enjoyed all of Szarka’s videos on making jewelry. In this edition, she shares her approach to incorporating leather into your jewelry repertoire. Well worth watching and visit Magpie Gemstones.
Don’t forget to stop by A Beaded Affair for all your solid copper needs. Don’t settle for plated copper. For the same price make heirloom jewelry with solid copper. Wire, Beads, Findings and new items added weekly. http://www.abeadedaffair.com
Square Copper Wire – 21 Gauge – Soft – 50 feet
Use 21 Gauge Square for any lighter jewelry application like pendants, rings and earrings.
50 feet, Soft wire
Best price per foot on the web for this gauge.
Need other lengths or prefer to buy by the pound, contact me!
1/2 Round Copper Wire -14 Gauge Soft – 20 feet
Half hard and perfect for wire wrapping. Consider 14 gauge for rings, bracelets, large cabochons and your heavier applications.
20 feet soft wire
Square Copper Wire – 14 Gauge – Soft – 20 feet
Use 14 Gauge Square for any heavy jewelry application like bracelets and rings.
20 feet, soft wire
Best price per foot on the web for this gauge.
Need other lengths or prefer to buy by the pound, contact me!
NEW IN THE SHOP TODAY
Shiny solid copper corrugated beads 
Wire Guardians/Wire Guards in two sizes
Lots more new solid copper findings and chain coming each day so make sure to check back often.
If you love copper and alternative metals or jewelry of all kinds check out Copper Wire Jewelers. A treat for the eyes.
Solid Copper Wire Guards 24 pieces for .019-.024 Beading Wire
Solid Copper Wire Guards 24 pieces for .019-.024 Beading Wire
Use with your heavier beading wire. See other listing for fine Wire Guardians.
Solid Copper Wire Guards 24 pieces for .010-.018 Beading Wire
Solid Copper Wire Guards 24 pieces for .010-.018 Beading Wire
This size is for finer beading wire. Use the .019 – .024 for heavier applications.
Wire guardians.
