Unique Handcrafted Jewelry - Wire Wrapped Jewelry
Since 2001, Jewels By Jules has designed and created unique handcrafted jewelry with our specialty being wire wrapped jewelry. Woven wire bracelets are quickly becoming very popular along with my woven wire rings. Leather cord necklaces along with my #1 selling leather cord bracelets are also available. Browse our website or when in Tucson, call Jodi for an appointment to try on your favorite wire wrapped jewelry. Many of our pieces are one-of-a-kind, giving you unique handcrafted jewelry to enjoy for a lifetime at very affordable prices!
Weave | Wrap | Coil Creating Artisan Wire Jewelry – I spent most of 2009 writing my first book! My book has 25 wire weaving and coiling projects with 9 beginner projects, 9 intermediate projects, and 7 advanced projects. Order your signed copy today!
Book Review by About.com by Tammy Powley:
"The 25 projects in the book include chains, pendants, earrings, rings, and bracelets. In fact, there were a large number of ring projects, which you don't often see in jewelry books.....I use wire a lot in my own jewelry designs, but I'm not always fond of typical wire wrapping designs. They can tend to be a little too chunky for my taste. I was pleasantly surprised by the scale, and in some cases, elegance of the projects in this book."
Read Tammy's entire book review.
New at Jewels by Jules - BeJuled Antique Copper Cuff Kit as seen in Step by Step Wire Jewelry Magazine Special Annual Crystal Issue. Also, be sure to check out my "Crystal Squares" earrings on page 50.
Jewelry Kits – Make Your Own Jewelry - Jewelry Kits are now available! Kits include all material required to make the pictured jewelry along with wire wrapping and wire weaving techniques detailed in step-by-step instructions with colored pictures to help you create your own woven and coiled art!
In addition to jewelry kits, I also offer free jewelry tutorials for immediate download which teach some basic skills in wire wrapping and in metalsmithing. If you already know some basic wire wrapping and metalsmithing skills and have your own wire and beads, I also offers low cost jewelry tutorials to help expand your creativity!
Show & Class Schedule I have updated my Show & Class Schedule. Check it out – I have lots of exciting shows coming up including the Bead & Button Show in Milwaukee June 9-13, Pasadena Bead & Design Show July 29-August 1 and Bead Fest Philly August 19-20!
Jewels by Jules Jewelry
I love bracelets and I love to weave so I developed this new line of woven wire bracelets. My woven wire bracelets are made with sterling silver wire and copper wire, some are cuffs while others are bracelets, and some have focal beads while others are all metal.
Another love of mine are rings - I am a ring junkie! Once I designed woven wire bracelets, I had to, of course, design woven wire rings!
Jewels by Jules also has a studio on Artfire and is being carried in the online jewelry store MOCAShop
Leather Cord Necklaces
Select the length and thickness of Greek leather cord you desire and then mix and match your pendants. With this you can create several different unique handcrafted jewelry looks in one necklace! Your leather cord necklace includes a sterling silver hook and eye and the pendants slip easily on and off over the hook. This truly is wire wrapped jewelry at a very affordable price! Custom order a Greek leather cord bracelet to match your Greek leather cord necklace.
Leather Cord Bracelets
My line of Greek leather cord bracelets are wire wrapped with sterling silver - some are all leather and silver while others may have Swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, and semi-precious stones added. My leather cord bracelets make great gifts!
Be sure to check out our handcrafted wire wrapped jewelry.
2010 Tucson Gem & Mineral Show Jewels by Jules will be participating for our second year in the To Bead True Blue show with show dates yet to be announced. This show is part of the 2010 International Gem & Mineral Show and is located at the Tucson Doubletree Inn, 445 S. Alvernon Way. Be sure to stop by our booth #G158 to check out our woven wire bracelets and woven wire rings. We also will have at the booth free jewelry tutorials and low cost jewelry tutorials.
Book Release: - Jewels By Jules is very excited to announce the release of Wire Style 50 Unique Jewelry Designs. Denise Peck, Editor of Step By Step Wire Jewelry, invited Jodi and six other designers to participate in the collaboration of the book which gives the book a great versatility in style and ideas and with projects ranging from beginner to advanced, there is something for everyone! The book starts out with a large section describing wire, tools, and techniques. The techniques section includes not only step by step instructions for making loops, wrapped loops and many more techniques but also includes step by step pictures for the techniques.
Each project has step by step instructions with photos of the finished jewelry. Also, listed in the back of the book is a list of suppliers along with pictures and bios of all contributing artists. Your copy of the book can be ordered at Amazon or can most likely be picked up at your local bookstore - Jodi saw early release copies at Barnes & Noble.
Newly Added Items - Jewels By Jules has recently added several new items including leather cord bracelets, wire wrapped bracelets and leather cord necklaces. Also added were additional colors of Greek leather cords. In addition to black Greek leather cord, we now have brick red, off white, chocolate brown and tan suede - something for everyone!
Jodi, was invited to be a teacher at Jewelry Lessons by Eni Oken & Friends. After nearly one year in the making, Jodi is pleased to announce the site's official opening. On the site you will find free and low cost tutorials written by Jodi along with other teachers, tips, questions/answers, and a gallery of work posted by beginners to advanced designers along with other very useful information for all levels of designers. Eni's vision for the site is as follows:
"JewelryLessons.com promotes four key concepts:
LEARN. SHARE. TEACH. EARN.
The web is a wonderful place to find information. By creating a specialized community where users share a single objective, information is organized and easier to find. This is a site specifically designed for jewelry makers where you will find information, share knowledge, and earn money by doing so."
To read more about Eni's vision for the site in her founder’s article. This site is designed to work for everyone, from beginner to master jeweler, so there is something for everyone.
Wire Wrapping Tutorials and Helpful Hints
On our blog, you will find wire wrapping tutorials, articles, helpful hints, and announcements. Some tutorials are free and some are offered at a low cost and all of the helpful hints are free. The free and low cost tutorials are in Adobe (PDF) format. If you do not have Adobe on your computer, there is a link to download this software at no charge on the tutorial pages. The Crocheting with Sterling Silver Wire article is a great starting place for someone new to crocheting with wire and includes information regarding threads and wire, crochet hooks, and what to do if your wire breaks. The Understanding Sterling Silver Wire article is loaded with helpful information for the beginning and intermediate wire wrapper. Topics include wire gauges, Argentium properties versus sterling silver wire properties, safety issues, and cleaning tips.
Jewels by Jules in Step by Step Wire Magazine
Jewels By Jules has been published several times in Step By Step Wire Magazine. On page 49 of the Fall 2006 edition you will find our Geometric Bracelet. We love the color layout and design that Step by Step chose - it looks great! On page 25 of the Winter 2007 issue is our Wire Crochet Pearl Bracelet. If old issues are not available, tutorials are on our blog, Wire Wrapping Tutorials and Helpful Hints.
Jules has also been published in the Spring and Summer 2007 issues. On page 26 of the Spring issue, is the Wire Wrapped Peruvian Opal Bracelet. This is a beginner's project and will soon be a low cost tutorial on our blog. In the Summer 2007 issue on page 32, is the Spiral Hook & Leather Ends tutorial. This is a free tutorial on our blog and is titled How to Wire Wrap Leather Ends.
Step By Step Wire magazine is a great magazine for beginning, intermediate, and advanced wire wrappers. The magazine features tutorial articles by well-known artists as well as the beginner with unique handcrafted jewelry being the focal point of the magazine.
Payment
Jewels By Jules accepts money orders, certified checks and PayPal. For more information regarding payment, please go to Payment Info.
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Shipping All orders are shipped insured. The cost of insurance is included in your shipping fee. Express shipping is available at buyer's request. Overseas shipping is available. For express or overseas shipping, please email Jodi before purchasing items - see Policy
Custom Orders Custom orders are gladly accepted on our jewelry except for closeout jewelry. Contact Jodi with the item number and what material you would like the piece made with. Jodi will email you back and let you know if your request can be met and when the jewelry will be completed. A custom ordered piece of jewelry of any style can take up to two weeks to complete, depending on orders pending at the time your order is received by Jewels By Jules. If you have a particular date you need your order, please indicate the date in your email and Jodi will let you know if your order can be completed at your requested time. A down payment of 50% is due at the time your order is confirmed with the remaining balance due when the watch is completed and ready to be shipped.