Rhonda Chase Design

Great! I hope you post pictures : )

Hi! Yes, businesses change. I wrote this a while ago, so thanks for the update! (I still buy most of my wire from Rio, by weight.)

Thanks!! Let me know if you try it :-)

Thanks! I was trying to come up with a piece of jewelry my son might actually wear. The wearing is yet to be determined ; )

Put one on Etsy : )https://www.etsy.com/listing/591056336/jeweled-sword-wire-wrapped-pendant-w?ref=listing_published_alert

Excellent suggestions!! Thanks for sharing them!

Your comment made my day : ) I am ever so grateful to you, my fellow creator!

You patina the base first. Then block off the part of the 24g wire with nail polish where the beads will go. That way the patina won't show through the beads. Since there are 2 more layers on top of the base, a second round of patina is needed to get those new areas.Hope this helps!

Thanks! I'll eventually get them on either my website or Amazon. (I'm terrible at Ebay :-)

What a great idea! I was planning to sell some as pendants, but kilt pins never occurred to me. Thanks!

Thanks! Let me know if you try it : )

Thanks so much!

Thank You!!

Thanks! Let me know how it goes:-)Also, if you go to my other instructables, there's a basic wire wrapping tutorial you might like. Have fun!

My daughter goes to UCSC where the mascot is the banana slug. Maybe you've got your niche market :-) Go Banana Slugs!!

Hi!I haven't run into this before - my dog's toenails are bigger than mine : )I have a couple of ideas though. You could try some good glue - GS Hypo Cement, E-6000, or clear 2-part epoxy.You could also try gluing a fabric backing on the backs of the swirls, like the kind used for appliqué. Or if you solder, solder the wrap ring on to a wide band that fits your finger.(When I make earrings with swirls for people with long hair, I use the Hypo cement on the back side in a couple of layers)Please let me know what you try and how it works out.

Hi! I haven't run into this before - my dog's toenails are bigger than mine : )I have a couple of ideas though. You could try some good glue - GS Hypo Cement, E-6000, or clear 2-part epoxy.You could also try gluing a fabric backing on the backs of the swirls, like the kind used for appliqué. Or if you solder, solder the wrap ring on to a wide band that fits your finger.(When I make earrings with swirls for people with long hair, I use the Hypo cement on the back side in a couple of layers)Please let me know what you try and how it works out.

Thank you! Enjoy!

Hi! I estimate this recipe makes about 12 quarts. That sounds like a lot, but it freezes really well. I freeze one week portions and put them in the frig to defrost a couple of days before the last weeks' portion runs out. You should probably check with your vet about fat proportions, since pancreatitis is so fats-sensitive.I hope this helps!! Please let me know how your puppy does on this food - I'd love to know and so would others : )~Rhondaps My girl is almost 5 now and I've got her bad tummy almost completely managed. She can eat other foods if we're careful, but I always go back to homemade food when her tummy acts up. The biggest problem lately is that she's soooo spoiled and only wants her homemade meals : )

Wow! In 5 years I haven't seen another dog that looks so much like mine. Even the way he reaches out to your other dog is the same. Do you know what breed he is? Is he also very skittish? My girl is doing much better. I now give her a combination of puppy food and homemade food. And when her stomach starts acting up, I immediately give her otc anti diarrhea and antacid pills. (You'll want to check w a vet on meds)Also, it's counterintuitive, but she does well with fats. Meat drippings, chicken skin, etc. You'll have to see what works for Asher.Thank you so much for sharing! Let me know how he does : )

Thank you so much!! I'd love to see some of your finished projects! Also, if you'd like to give any feedback on the Etsy tutorials, I'm all ears - I want them to be as user friendly as possible : ) Thanks Again!

Thank You! I'd love to hear how it goes.

Love it! My dad once made me a lamp like this out of a piece of firewood. Yours is waaaay better!

Super cute!!

Hydro-dipping would be fun to try. Just remember, the color would be a coating instead of all the way through. I did pin a project to my crafts board to try : ) Thanks for the suggestion!

Thank you! I was thinking that too - and maybe adding tan to some. Please let me know how they come out : )

Nice rings! It looks like you did something to the splintered edges. Painted them white? What did you use and how did you do this step? Did you do anything else to the wood? Thank you!

You're so very welcome! I'm glad this works so well for you! Let me know how your projects go : )

Your pendant came out great!! Your symmetry and design elements are terrific : ) Thank you so much for sharing!!

Thank You! I'm glad you liked it : )

This is really useful - And entertaining! Thanks!

Thanks!I used bare copper jewelry wire. I use bare wire or it would not accept the patina. I have used hardware store copper wire at times, but I always check the purity (I think it should be 99% copper). I use dead soft wire for most of my projects, so I have to assess the softness of the wire as it won't be labeled for jewelry making. The other problem is getting the right gauge wire. It's hard to get wire in the 18-24g range at a hardware store. However, hardware stores are great for buying large gauge copper wire for sculpting and hammering. I buy my copper wire (actually all my wire) online by the pound. (I buy silver by the ounce ) Also, while I've heard of people using electrical wire, it will have all the issues mentioned above and be time-consuming to harvest the wire. If you d...

Thanks!I used bare copper jewelry wire. I use bare wire or it would not accept the patina. I have used hardware store copper wire at times, but I always check the purity (I think it should be 99% copper). I use dead soft wire for most of my projects, so I have to assess the softness of the wire as it won't be labeled for jewelry making. The other problem is getting the right gauge wire. It's hard to get wire in the 18-24g range at a hardware store. However, hardware stores are great for buying large gauge copper wire for sculpting and hammering. I buy my copper wire (actually all my wire) online by the pound. (I buy silver by the ounce ) Also, while I've heard of people using electrical wire, it will have all the issues mentioned above and be time-consuming to harvest the wire. If you do go this route, please let me know how it worked out.I hope this answers your questions! Let me know if I can help with anything else : )

Thank You so much! And welcome to the instructables community!

Thank you so much! You can easily leave out the "hook" on the bottom to create a glue on bail (unless you're making glass rings and then this works great). Personally, I'm trying to figure out glass : ) I have a kiln... Favorite glass jewelry tips/instructables are greatly appreciated!

Thank You! Let me know if you try it : )

Thanks! : )

Hi Lynn. I understand your frustration! My girl is almost 4 now and is doing much better. I still worry about getting her to eat, and she still throws up when she doesn't eat, but it's far less often. I now have her on dry puppy food mixed with extra protein - chicken, tuna etc. I sometimes also add extra fat, like beef drippings, if her weight is dropping too much. In addition, I've learned her subtle indications that she's starting to have a bad tummy episode. This allows me to do a few things. I'm usually able to get her outside before she vomits. This makes everyone happier. When her tummy is making loud noises, I know it's time to give her Imodium (vet approved), before she gets diarrhea. When there's nothing more for me to do, the vet prescribes anti-everything to get the episode ...

Hi Lynn. I understand your frustration! My girl is almost 4 now and is doing much better. I still worry about getting her to eat, and she still throws up when she doesn't eat, but it's far less often. I now have her on dry puppy food mixed with extra protein - chicken, tuna etc. I sometimes also add extra fat, like beef drippings, if her weight is dropping too much. In addition, I've learned her subtle indications that she's starting to have a bad tummy episode. This allows me to do a few things. I'm usually able to get her outside before she vomits. This makes everyone happier. When her tummy is making loud noises, I know it's time to give her Imodium (vet approved), before she gets diarrhea. When there's nothing more for me to do, the vet prescribes anti-everything to get the episode under control. Good luck. Let me know how it goes for you. I hope your pups start doing better!!

Good project! I would maybe try gluing the card board sheets with the grain running perpendicular to each other for strength at the beginning. Just a thought : )

Thanks! I encourage you to post a picture. I'd love to see what you make!

Try bronze, silver-filled, or copper. Copper square wire is easy to find online and pretty cheap. Here's a link for 22g, square, dead soft copper wire: https://www.wirejewelry.com/square-copper-wire/22_Gauge_Square_Dead_Soft_Copper_Wire-7429-899.html

I'm pretty camera shy : ) But I sometimes post my jewelry on models on my instagram account.

Hi Lachlan. Sure, I'd love to help you out with jewelry making. You can post any questions you have on any of my tutorials. I'll get them, but remember that I'm in California in a different time zone. Also, it would be nice to hear your "story", though if it's long, maybe you should pm me.

Great! You'll be able to use these as the bases for some really good character jewelry : )

Hi, Thanks! I get my resin in various places for different uses. Sometimes I just get clear 2-part epoxy at the hardware store if I'm doing small projects. This costs about $6, but it's a very small amount. For larger quantities, I use Easy Cast from a craft store (use a coupon!) or Ice Resin, which I buy online. These are in the $20-$30 range. Note: Easy Cast yellows, so only use it in projects that yellowing won't matter. Ice Resin stays clear. I hope this helps!

Thanks!!!

Thanks! I hope you have fun. Let me know how it goes : )

Excellent! I love how it looks with the braided wire (I do a version like this too : ) Thanks so much for sharing your work!

Thanks!

I'm glad! You're very welcome : )