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Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry

On Demand Web Seminar

Yay! It's up, it's UP on the Interweave website! You can now download my webinar, Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry and watch the recorded version ANYTIME you want. You can watch and listen to it on your computer, ipad or even on your smartphone. 

Learn all my tips, tricks and techniques to finishing off leather, ribbons and cords in jewelry. Add some of my favorite materials in your own projects such as, suede lace, leather cord, cotton cord, waxed linen, silk cords, ribbons and more with tons of pictures and step-by-step photo tutorials.

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of how to use the findings available on the market today that can be used with fibers. Add wire-wrapping and knotting techniques to your jewelry-making repertoire that you can use to finish off fibers in your projects with full color, step by step photos and thorough explanations. Follow along with me live as I take you through an in-depth look at all the methods and techniques I use to finish off leather, ribbons and cords cleanly and professionally.

With Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry, you will...

• Get a list of essential tools for making jewelry with fibers including an explanation of each tool, what I use it for and why I like it.

•  Take a close look at my favorite findings to use with fibers. Get an explanation of each one, the types to buy and why I like them. Get my suggestions for which fibers to use with which findings and learn how to properly use each one with clear, step-by-step photo tutorials.

• Learn my favorite wire-working and knotting techniques to finish off fibers with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. 

Now, I'd like to share with you what one jewelry-maker shared with me after viewing my webinar:

"Thank you so much for your Fiber Findings & Finishing Techniques webinar! I watched it today, and it was so informative. I learned not only which findings to use with which fibers (and how to do so correctly) but also tips to make my things really look finished. I loved it and hope you make more." - Ann Schroeder 

A fantastic beaded bracelet created by Ann Schroeder after watching my webinar, Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry.

Read Ann's full review of my webinar on her blog, Bead Love.

I so appreciate what Ann had to say about my presentation and I'm just thrilled to pieces she shared her thoughts and experience. It means so much to me to know that someone is enjoying and creating with the information I am putting out there. That is why I do what I do! 

I want to share with you the information you need to create the jewelry you love. It's what I'm here for.

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Anchor Leather Bracelet TUTORIAL

Anchor Leather Bracelet Tutorial

by Erin Siegel

For Ornamentea.com

I LOVE nautical themes. I do live by the sea after all! I have always loved the ocean and life near the harbor. I've been seeing the anchor motif everywhere this year and I just love it. I decided I needed to make my own anchor accessory via Ornamentea, of course. The nautical trend is hot and not just for Summer anymore! You can rock this style all year round.

Ingredients:

1 antique silver anchor charm

2 antique silver fold overends

1 oval jump ring

1 antique silver 7mm springclasp

1 antique silver 1” head pin

1 nickel filed cube bead

1” of antique silver solderedextender chain

12” of blue 1.5mm Greekleather

Tools:

Chain nose pliers

Round nose pliers

Cutters

Scissors

Ruler

Instructions:

1: Use 6” of leather to form a lark’s head knot on the loop of the anchor charm. Repeat for the opposite end of the charm as shown.

2: Insert the ends of the leather into a fold over end and close. Repeat for the other side of the bracelet as shown.

3: Attach the spring clasp to the loop of one fold over end as shown.

4: Use the jump ring to attach the extender chain to the loop of the fold over end. Use the head pin to string 1 filed cube; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the free end of the extender chain as shown.

Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry LIVE Today!!!

 

 Hello! Today is the day! Please join me LIVE today at 12:30 p.m. EDT for my webinar presentation, Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry. Find out about all my favorite tools and findings and learn my favorite techniques for finishing off leather, ribbon and cords in your jewelry. You will be able to ask me ANY QUESTIONS you like throughout the entire 60 minute presentation. In fact, I won't even know who is attending the webinar, unless you ask a question during the session, so ask away. Let me know you are there!

If you can't make it to the live webinar event, no worries. You can still download the fully recorded session and watch it at your leisure as many times as you want! The same goes for when you attend the live event, too. You will receive a link to the recorded session to watch again and again.

With Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry, you will...

• Get a list of essential tools for making jewelry with fibers including an explanation of each tool, what I use it for and why I like it.

•  Take a close look at my favorite findings to use with fibers. Get an explanation of each one, the types to buy and why I like them. Get my suggestions for which fibers to use with which findings and learn how to properly use each one with clear, step-by-step photo tutorials.

• Learn my favorite wire-working and knotting techniques to finish off fibers with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions.

•  Get answers to any questions you have on the subject. 

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Fashionista Statement Necklace TUTORIAL

Fashionista

Erin Siegel

A bright and bold statement necklace fit for a queen of fashion!

Materials:

76 antique silver 9mm splitrings

1 handmade cobalt blue 5-piece ceramicfan set by Elaine Ray

1 antique silver 23mmfiligree loop toggle clasp

9 feet of dahlia hot pink duponisilk ribbon

15 feet of sunflower yellow4ply Irish waxed linen cord

Tools:

Scissors

Ruler

Finished size: 17 ½”

Instructions: 

 

1: Cut the waxed linen cord into twelve 12” pieces and two 18” pieces. Set aside. Cut the silk ribbon into six 18” pieces. Set aside.

 2: Use one end of 3 pieces of waxed linen cord to string the bottom hole of 1 piece of the ceramic fan from back to front. Use the other end of the 3 cords to string the bottom hole of the adjacent piece in the fan set from back to front. Use the 3 cords coming from the first van piece to string the second hole up in the adjacent piece in the fan set from front to back. Use the 3 cords coming from the adjacent fan piece to string the second hole in the first piece in the fan set from front to back. Continue stringing the fan pieces together in a criss-cross fashion for the rest of the holes up to the top. Tie the ends of the cord together in a square knot at the top of the fan pieces in the front. Trim ends to ¼”. Repeat entire step to attach all 5 pieces of the ceramic fan together.

 

3: Use one piece of silk ribbon to string 1 free hole in one side of the ceramic fan focal piece. Repeat for the remaining 5 silk ribbons.

 4: Bring the ends of one silk ribbon together and use both ends to string 12 split rings. Repeat 5 times for remaining silk ribbons.

  5: On one side of the necklace, bring all the ribbon ends together and use them to string one split ring. Fold 3” of ribbon over the split ring. Leaving a 2” tail, wrap 18” of waxed linen cord around the folded silk ribbon 15 times. Tie the waxed linen cord ends in a square knot and trim. Trim the silk ribbon ends 1” from the linen cord wraps. Use 1 split ring to attach the previous split ring to one half of the clasp. Repeat entire step for the other side of the necklace.

 

Resources:

All materials: Ornamentea.com

This necklace is inspired by a favorite design created by my good friend and designing diva, Cynthia Deis, Owner of Ornamentea.com. See Cynthia's original necklace design and tutorial HERE.

Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry WEBINAR

Hello! I've been working on a BIG, exciting project with Interweave/FW Media for over two months now. I'm thrilled to finally share it with you! I'm grateful that I have this opportunity to share with all my creative friends out there about how I create the jewelry I love so much. Is there anything better than talking about jewelry? I don't think so.  I'll be presenting a LIVE webinar presentation on Thursday, August 15th at 12:30 p.m. EST called, Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry. I hope you will join me while I share with you all my tips, tricks and techniques to finishing off leather, ribbons and cords in jewelry. Learn how to add some of my favorite materials in your own projects such as, suede lace, leather cord, cotton cord, waxed linen, silk cords, ribbons and more with tons of pictures and step-by-step photo tutorials.

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of how to use the findings available on the market today that can be used with fibers. Add wire-wrapping and knotting techniques to your jewelry-making repertoire that you can use to finish off fibers in your projects with full color, step by step photos and thorough explanations. Follow along with me live as I take you through an in-depth look at all the methods and techniques I use to finish off leather, ribbons and cords cleanly and professionally. After the presentation, you will get a chance to ask me any questions you like and I will do my very best to answer them!

With Fiber Findings and Finishing Techniques for Jewelry, you will...

• Get a list of essential tools for making jewelry with fibers including an explanation of each tool, what I use it for and why I like it.

•  Take a close look at my favorite findings to use with fibers. Get an explanation of each one, the types to buy and why I like them. Get my suggestions for which fibers to use with which findings and learn how to properly use each one with clear, step-by-step photo tutorials.

• Learn my favorite wire-working and knotting techniques to finish off fibers with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions.

•  Get answers to any questions you have on the subject! 

I hope you can join me for my live webinar on August 15th, but if you can't make it, don't worry! You can still purchase the full presentation at the Interweave store and access it at anytime after the webinar goes live.Thank you!

Sun Fiesta Earrings TUTORIAL

Fiesta Sun Earrings 

by Erin Siegel

for Ornamentea.com

These bright, playful earrings will light up your Summer days! So fun and easy to make.

Ingredients:

28 glass 4mm rounds

2 glass 6mm rounds

2 hammered brass 33mm metalrings

2 brass ear wires

2 brass head pins

56” of walnut 4ply Irishwaxed linen cord

Tools:

Round nose pliers

Chain nose pliers

Scissors

Ruler

Instructions:

1: Convert the headpins into eyepins by trimming off the heads and creating a loop at one end as shown.

2: String one 6mm glass round; form a simple loop. Set aside. Cut the cord in half and set one aside.

3: Make a 3” fold at one end of the cord. Form a larks head knot around the brass ring as shown.

4: Use the short end of cord to form an overhand knot against the previous larks head knot. Trim ends to 1/8”. Using the long end of cord, form a half-hitch knot around the ring. 

5: String a 4mm bead and form 3 half-hitch knots. Repeat until entire ring is covered. Form an overhand knot against the last half-hitch knot. Trim ends to 1/8”.

6: Attach the bead link made in step one to the brass ring between the first and final knots. Attach an ear wire to the bead link. 

7: Repeat steps 1-4 to complete the second earring.

Fiesta Chandelier Earring TUTORIAL

Fiesta Chandelier Earrings

by Erin Siegel 
for Ornamentea.com

These red hot earrings are the perfect accessory for sizzling Summer style!

Ingredients

22 glass 6mm rounds

2 hammered brass 33mm metalrings

2 brass head pins

2 brass ear wires

56” of walnut 4ply Irishwaxed linen cord

Tools:

Round nose pliers

Chain nose pliers

Scissors

Instructions:

1: Convert the headpins into eyepins by trimming off the heads and creating a loop at one end as shown.

2: String one 6mm glass round; form a simple loop. Set aside. Cut the cord in half. Set one aside.

3: Make a 3” fold at one end of the cord. Form a larks head knot around the brass ring. 

4: Using the long end of cord, form two half-hitch knots around the ring.

5: Use the short end of cord to string one 6mm glass bead and form an overhand knot ¾” from the previous larks head knot. Trim end to 1/8”.Using the long end of cord, string a bead and form an overhand knot ½” from the last half-hitch knot. Trim end. Repeat steps 3-5 to complete another beaded section next to the first. 

6: Repeat step 3. Use the short end to string a bead and form an overhand knot ¾” from the larks head knot. Use the long end to string a bead and form an overhand knot 1 ¼” from the larks head knot. Trim ends.

7: Repeat step 3. Use the short end to string a bead and form an overhand knot ½” from the previous larks head knot. Use the long end to form two half-hitch knots around the brass ring. String a bead and form an overhand knot ¾” from the last half-hitch knot. Trim ends. Repeat entire step to complete another beaded section next to the last one.

8: Attach the bead link made in step one to the brass ring. Attach an ear wire to the bead link.

9: Repeat steps 1-7 to complete the second earring.