Wire Linking Basics by Melanie Schow

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All levels | 27 min 47 sec

Introduction to Wire Linking Jewelry
Wire linking basics overview00:24

Wire Linking Techniques
Tools & Materials00:52
About jewelry tools02:00
About wire gauge01:36
Making round wrapped eyes04:56
Adding beads05:19
Adding jewelry clasps02:37

Fixing Mistakes
Wire linking troubleshooting and FAQs05:35

Additional Projects
More designs with wire linking04:28

Taught by Melanie Schow

Buy For $19.95

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Learn the basics for making all types of wired jewelry. In this workshop you will learn how to connect wire and beads, wire and findings, or beads and findings and a lot more.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Tools:

Flush cutter
round nose plier
chain nose plier
gauge plate (optional)

Materials:

22 gauge copper wire
inexpensive beads
assorted jewelry clasps and findings

Downloads:

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Learn how to:

Create wire jewelry
Connect wires and beads
Connect wires and findings
Connect beads and findings

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on wire linking
8 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Itemized supply list
Step-by-step instruction by instructor Melanie Schow
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

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Wire Linking Basics Reviews

★★★★★

287 ratings

287 users recommended this class to a friend

Wendy Robinett

★★★★★

This class is excellent and very helpful to keep you making consistent wrapped beaded links! The instructor makes suggestions that truly make sense and I plan to incorporate them in my jewelry making from here on out!

March 8, 2025