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Freeform Jewelry, Tutorials, & Components by Gayle Bird

Glace Bay, Canada

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Announcement DIY Jewellery Instructions & Tutorials to help you make that perfect gift (or keep it for yourself, I won't tell)!

Look for a unique wire style, lots of color, asymmetry, irregular gemstones, inexpensive non-tarnish wire, some steampunk elements, and even some polymer clay.

You keep reading, and I'll keep looking for exciting new ways to help you make jewellery!

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Last updated on Oct 29, 2017

DIY Jewellery Instructions & Tutorials to help you make that perfect gift (or keep it for yourself, I won't tell)!

Look for a unique wire style, lots of color, asymmetry, irregular gemstones, inexpensive non-tarnish wire, some steampunk elements, and even some polymer clay.

You keep reading, and I'll keep looking for exciting new ways to help you make jewellery!

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Jewelry Tutorials 20
Precious Gemstones 10

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TUTORIAL: Simple Twisted Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Twisted Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

$1.51

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

$3.82

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

$3.82

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

$2.29

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Darker Blue Sapphire, 1.09ct old-cut

Darker Blue Sapphire, 1.09ct old-cut

$340.62

Silky blue 1.13 Sapphire with Banding

Silky blue 1.13 Sapphire with Banding

$342.34

Old-cut medium light blue 1.31ct sapphire

Old-cut medium light blue 1.31ct sapphire

$378.41

Sapphire with unique offset culet 1.09ct

Sapphire with unique offset culet 1.09ct

$535.84

1.07ct Medium Dark Blue Old-cut Sapphire

1.07ct Medium Dark Blue Old-cut Sapphire

$483.17

1.07ct Medium Dark Blue Old-cut Sapphire

1.07ct Medium Dark Blue Old-cut Sapphire

$439.66

Light blue, Eye-clean Heirloom Sapphire 1.31ct

Light blue, Eye-clean Heirloom Sapphire 1.31ct

$377.83

Heirloom bi-color Natural Sapphire in Dark Blue with Green 1.4ctw

Heirloom bi-color Natural Sapphire in Dark Blue with Green 1.4ctw

$839.63

Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart

Cushion Cut Vintage Royal Blue Sapphire with Green Silk 1.8 carat

Cushion Cut Vintage Royal Blue Sapphire with Green Silk 1.8 carat

$1,129.68

Over 1 carat, Heirloom Emerald in a Medium Grass Green

Over 1 carat, Heirloom Emerald in a Medium Grass Green

$2,976.87

TUTORIAL: Doodle Bangle Pair (Wire-Wrapped Bracelet Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Doodle Bangle Pair (Wire-Wrapped Bracelet Instructions)

$3.43

3 people have this in their cart

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Pendants (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Pendants (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

$6.39

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20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

$7.61

TUTORIAL: Spoonful of Ocean - Pendant (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Spoonful of Ocean - Pendant (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

$4.20

TUTORIAL: Handmade Pendant Bail (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Bail Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Handmade Pendant Bail (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Bail Instructions)

$2.29

TUTORIAL: Steampunk Polymer Clay (Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Steampunk Polymer Clay (Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

$4.56

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

$3.82

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

$2.29

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

$1.51

3 people have this in their cart

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Advanced Wrap With a 4-Strand Braid (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

$3.82

TUTORIAL: Amethyst & Clay Flower Pendant (Polymer Clay Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Amethyst & Clay Flower Pendant (Polymer Clay Pendant Instructions)

$6.49

TUTORIAL: Mosaic Bead Pendant (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Mosaic Bead Pendant (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

$3.43

TUTORIAL: Hand Woven Neck Wire Design (Wire-Wrapped Necklace Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Hand Woven Neck Wire Design (Wire-Wrapped Necklace Instructions)

$4.58

TUTORIAL: Double Rectangle (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Double Rectangle (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

$1.51

TUTORIAL: Simple Twisted Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Twisted Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

$1.51

TUTORIAL: World's Easiest Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: World's Easiest Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

$2.67

TUTORIAL: Copper Earrings & Production Techniques (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Copper Earrings & Production Techniques (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

$3.05

TUTORIAL: Sparkling Aluminum Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Sparkling Aluminum Earrings (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

$2.66

TUTORIAL: Quick Christmas Tree (Wire-Wrapped Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Quick Christmas Tree (Wire-Wrapped Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

$1.53

TUTORIAL: Chunky Beach Glass Bracelet or Necklace (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Chunky Beach Glass Bracelet or Necklace (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

$2.29

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Marilyn on Jan 17, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

clear and easy to follow

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)
Donna on Dec 30, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Looking forward to trying this out.

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Pendants (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)

20% OFF Discount Tutorial Pack: Pendants (Wire-Wrapped Instructions)
Donna on Dec 23, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

I can’t wait to give these a go! Wire is on order!!!

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: The Million Ring Design (Wire-Wrapped Ring Instructions)
Demetria on Feb 2, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I am excited to try this tutorial.

TUTORIAL: Steampunk Polymer Clay (Pendant/Ornament Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Steampunk Polymer Clay (Pendant/Ornament Instructions)
Demetria on Feb 2, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I am excited to try this tutorial.

TUTORIAL: Amethyst & Clay Flower Pendant (Polymer Clay Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Amethyst & Clay Flower Pendant (Polymer Clay Pendant Instructions)
Demetria on Feb 1, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I love all of Gayle's tutorials. She is amazing.

TUTORIAL: Copper Earrings & Production Techniques (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Copper Earrings & Production Techniques (Wire-Wrapped Earring Instructions)
Leila on Jan 9, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I’ve downloaded it but not had time to try it yet. Looking forward to it.

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)
Virginia on Nov 4, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic tutorial! Great pictures

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)
S on Nov 3, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Seems helpful. Have not made it yet.

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Simple Steps of Light (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Instructions)
Rosalie on Oct 31, 2023

4 out of 5 stars

Very clear instructions and simple for first-timer.

TUTORIAL: Handmade Pendant Bail (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Bail Instructions)

TUTORIAL: Handmade Pendant Bail (Wire-Wrapped Pendant Bail Instructions)

About GayleBirdDesigns

Sales 3,049

On Etsy since 2007

Cover as featured artist on Artisan Jewelry Times
Where the magic happens!
The cover of a lookbook shoot from 2014.
Part of the lookbook.
My favourite place on this green earth - in the Atlantic!

Colour. Change. Community.

As a child, beachcombing with family in Cape Breton, I became captivated by the natural colours and shapes surrounding me. Making jewelry became a means to transform Eastern Canada’s brilliant scenery and calm, creative lifestyle into works of art. By capturing local colour with the sinuous curves of my native coastlines, I can tell stories from my home island through tiny, wearable canvases.
The only constant to my work, besides colour, is change. I thrive on new discoveries, so every new technique I try will merge and grow into the next, delivering surprise and joy as every piece takes shape. I delight in overcoming challenges and solving problems, for I know each piece I make is made richer by the journey it takes from raw materials to final shape.
Communities of artists, both local and global, inform my work and drive my innovative spirit. It’s self-evident that I should share my work with others; breaking down my process helps not only me, but also others who can build on my techniques, combining colour and shape in newer, richer ways to take the evolution of my work forever forward. Each piece of jewelry becomes a phrase in an unfolding conversation around the world.

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Last updated on Apr 17, 2016

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