Magical Wire Jewelry

I am captivated by wire. I love working with it to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. I have several collections – Paddles, Bubbles, Scribbles and Ribbons – which celebrate wire in all its forms.

​Each bubble is created by forming a loop in a piece of round wire leaving a long stem like a bubble wand. Sometimes I fill the bubble with colored resin. People say those bubbles look like balloons or lollipops. Other times I leave the bubble empty and hammer its edges, so they catch the light. I create a small loop at the end of the “wand” so it can hang from an ear wire or be made into a necklace.

​The earrings and necklaces in my Paddles Collection are created by hammering round wire until it flattens and forms a shape like that of a boat paddle. As I create each paddle, I turn the wire, so you see the paddle shape when you look at the piece from the front and from the side. I drill a hole in each paddle, so it can hang from an ear wire or form part of a necklace.

​For my Scribbles Collection I doodle with wire creating fanciful patterns of loops and swirls. Sometimes the scribbles are formed into centerpieces for necklaces using 10 to 30 feet of wire. Other times, I form them into bracelets using over 40 feet of wire to do so. 

​The thickness or gauge of the wire determines the look of the finished piece – delicate and lacy or heavy and substantial. The type of wire used also contributes to the look. Sterling silver, copper and bronze wires are classic choices. However, using color-coated (enameled) copper wire can result in modern, fanciful, or unconventional looks.

Add the magic of wire jewelry to your jewelry collection!