New Year, new skills: Rivets

Tube Rivet Tutorial by Janice Fowler
With the new year approaching faster than we can imagine, it's time to think of learning new skills and new techniques. One technique that has really caught my eye is the use of rivets, thanks to the excellent tutorials by Janice Fowler. I'm looking forward to January, when I can try these two...

Slide Pendant -- Telescoping Rivets by Janice Fowler
Both tutorials presented by JewelryLessons.com.
(Click on the images to go to the tutorial description).

Weaving with wire basics

Weaving with wire is all the rage these days in the jewelry making community. If you would like to try your hand at this fun technique, check out first the tutorial by Donna Spadafore, Basic Weaving Techniques which shows the essentials on the figure eight with an extra turn.
FREE at JewelryLessons.com!

Two free beginner tutorials for the holidays

Rondelle Trio Earrings by Cristina Amador, available at JewelryLessons.com


Quick and Easy Loop Earrings by Abby Hook, available at JewelryLessons.com
If you are a beginner jewelry maker, then these free tutorials are two excellent lessons on how to make some great gifts for the holidays.