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I created this page in 2007 and
am just now getting to the point of posting something. Alas. Better
late than never, right?
JULIE'S JEWELRY MAKING TUTORIALS
Fringe Focal Necklace
This is a fun, project-oriented way to learn about basic jewelry making
techniques like opening and closing jump rings and the loop-and-wrap
(a.k.a. wrapped loop) technique.
Jewelry Making Basics
In this handout you'll learn about design basics and how to professionally
finish a strung bracelet and necklace with stringing cable, crimp
tubes, wire guardians, and crimp covers and the purpose of each
component. Tutorial also includes information on different kinds
of pendant bails. You'll also get information on opening and closing
jump rings and an overview of the basic tools used in jewelry
making. As a bonus you'll also receive an overview of the loop-and-wrap
technique to use for creating earrings. $10
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JULIE'S GLASS TUTORIALS
Making A Basic Lampwork Bead This web review is just meant to get you thinking about lampworking and to give you enough information to start asking questions, not to replace taking a class with a reputable instructor.
Julie's Boro Bead Recipes I'm making this available for free right now because, in its current form, it's more of a notebook than a real tutorial. Beware that I'm not promising great photos or even great color combinations, but at least you'll know what not to try :) I will say that there are a few gems in there and hopefully that will make it worth wading through the rest.
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It is my hope that sometime in 2011 I will be adding an option
for people to take online courses with me, including detailed
electronic instructions, e-mail assistance at any time, and possibly
videos. The tuition for those will likely be in the neighborhood
of $20 to $45, depending on the class and the intricacy of the
instructional materials.
I do my best to make my tutorials, even the free ones, thorough. Sometimes learning a technique in print cannot replace learning in person. In that case here is always the option of taking a class from
me at Knits & Pearls in Arden Hills. See the class
schedule for more details.
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OTHER TUTORIALS:
Index of Best Wet Canvas Technical Glass Pages
Stefan's Florilegium - Pewter Casting Tutorial
Sandküler Studio Tutorials
JewelryLessons.com by Eni Oken
Mid-Atlantic Glass Beadmankers HowTos
Lapidary Journal Step-by-Step Projects
Delphi Art Glass Fusing Lesson Plan
DIY Network Viking Knit Lesson
Derakon (torch) Soldering Primer
Derakon Byzantine Chainmail Tutorial
Creative Chemistry: Anodizing Aluminum
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TUTORIAL & BOOK REVIEWS
Although I don't usually find I need someone to show me how to do many things (because I'm happy to screw things up on my own until I figure it out), I do like to read what tips and insights other people have to offer so I can figure out what I don't know that I don't know (because, heaven knows, there's a world of potential disasters out there that I have yet to explore).
As such, I have acumulated quite a library of books and tutorials. I thought I'd give a brief review of the ones I have here incase you were looking for a second opinion for something on your wish list.
If I had any reviews done yet they would be here.
Please e-mail
me if you have any questions.
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