About Jewels by Jules

Jodi L. Bombardier

Jewels By Jules is named after my daughter, Jules, with its inception in 2001. My thought about jewelry: Make cool pieces of jewelry that will be enjoyed.

I first started designing with memory wire, later took a class on stringing and have ultimately ended up as a wire wrapping artist. I discovered wire wrapped jewelry in 2004. There is something about working with wire - texturing, twisting, coiling, looping - that intrigues and challenges me to continue to discover new and interesting ways to work with wire of all gauges and to create unique pieces of jewelry.

In addition to designing wire wrapped jewelry, I hope to teach classes some day. Until that day arrives, free tutorials, low cost tutorials, and helpful tips can be found on my blog, Online Wire Wrapping Instructions.

Self-Taught Skills:

• 2001 to present: Jewelry design and fabrication
• 2001 to present: Making memory wire bracelets
• 2004 to present: Wire wrapping

Classes Attended:

• 2002: Basic Stringing - A Beaucoup Conge
• 2007: Beginning Soldering - Rio Grande
• 2008: Basic Goldsmithing Skills - Forging - Michael David Sturlin
• 2008: Quick Clasps and Findings - Michael David Sturlin

Jewels By Jules Publications:

• Step By Step Wire Jewelry, Summer 2007, Spiral Hooks & Leather Ends, page 32
• Step By Step Wire Jewelry, Spring 2007, Peruvian Opal Bracelet, page 26
• Step By Step Wire Jewelry, Winter 2007, Wire Crochet Pearl Bracelet, page 25
• Step By Step Wire Jewelry, Fall 2006, Geometric Bracelet, page 49

Where to Find Jules

Jewels By Jules designs are currently carried in the following stores:

• Tohono Chul Park - Tucson Arizona
• The Turquois Door - Park City, Utah