134 shares Facebook Pinterest Don’t you just love a good pair of swingy earrings? I know I do, and these pretty Art Deco wire chandelier earrings have swing for days! These elegant wire woven earrings have that classic fan shape that’s so characteristic of Art Deco style jewelry. And they feature a simple wire lace... The post Art Deco Wire Chandelier Earrings appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

134 shares Facebook Pinterest There’s nothing sweeter than heart-shaped jewelry. Not just for Valentine’s Day, the classic heart shape makes a meaningful gift for anyone anytime of year. And this particular quick and easy wire heart pendant also happens to be very versatile. For instance, you can easily turn this pendant into the perfect gift... The post Quick & Easy Wire Heart Pendant appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

134 shares Facebook Pinterest Do you love to knit or crochet? I’m a bit of a crochet addict myself. And that means that shawl pins are quickly becoming my favorite wirework pieces to create. So, when I made my heart hoop earrings, I knew I had to scale that design up into a gorgeous shawl... The post Wire-Wrapped Heart Pin appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

Who doesn’t love a fun pair of hoop earrings? These simple heart hoop earrings are fun and easy to make, and they appeal to women of all ages. Even my teenage daughter asked for a pair of these earrings when she saw the first prototypes. That’s when I knew I’d hit on a really good... The post Simple Heart Hoop Earrings appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

Sometimes all you need is a handful of jump rings. So, it doesn’t always make sense to go out and buy pre-made rings. A better solution is to learn how to make your own jump rings from scratch instead. And that’s what we’re going to do today. I’ll show you how to DIY jump rings,... The post How to Make Your Own Jump Rings appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

0 shares Facebook Pinterest Making a neat, tidy, and perfectly symmetrical wrapped loop connector is one of those basic wirework skills that every jewelry maker needs to know. But look carefully at the handmade jewelry you see in your local marketplace and you’ll quickly discover that not all makers have taken the time to master... The post How to Make Symmetrical Wrapped Loop Connectors appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

Hey there, jewelry maker! Have you ever wondered how to get the look of channel set gemstones without having to fiddle with teeny, tiny cabochons and complicated wire wrapped settings? If so, you’re going to love these easy modern stick earrings. We’re going to use beads to mimic the look of channel set gemstones. Let’s... The post Easy Modern Stick Earrings appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

Are you looking for a unique ear wire to complement your minimalist earring designs? These elegant and versatile Modern Big Loop ear wires are the perfect finishing touch for your handmade earrings. Leave them unadorned for a sleek minimalist look. Embellish them with beaded dangles to add a pop of color. Or even add some... The post Modern Big Loop Ear Wires: A Wirework Basics Tutorial appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

Do you suffer from arthritis or hand fatigue that limits how much time you can spend making jewelry? I’ve started to feel the first twinges of arthritis in my own hands this year. So, I’ve been on the lookout for some helpful tools and techniques that might ease hand fatigue. And I found some amazing … The post Add Comfort Grips to Your Pliers to Ease Hand Fatigue appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more

I’m veering a bit off topic today because I find myself in a strange cycle of completion. Lately, I’ve been feeling an urgent need to finish all of the unfinished craft projects that I have laying around my apartment. I have multiple crochet projects in various stages of completion. I also have a needlepoint cushion … The post Wire Woven Hanger for Keepsake Horseshoes appeared first on Door 44 Studios ..read more