How Do You Make Paper & Wire Sculptured Jewelry?
Jewelry doesn’t have to include precious metals or gemstones to be attractive. Making your own jewelry at home often results in pieces that are more unique, personal, and interesting than their store-bought counterparts. Of course, making your own jewelry is also much less expensive, and provides the added satisfaction of a hobby. With just a few simple household materials, you can make your own earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings or pendants in an afternoon–a great way to express yourself while saving money. Select your paper. This is the primary source of color for your jewelry, so pick something unusual. Fragile papers make a beautiful contrast with the wire, but they will need to be carefully reinforced. Choose a thicker, more durable cardstock for your first piece. Cut the paper into a fairly small shape–around 1 square inch. Larger shapes can be used, but they will increase the fragility of the piece. Use any shape of paper you like, but remember that rounder shapes are more
