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Whip Up Latch-Back Earrings in 30 Minutes or Less A quick, classic technique every wireworker should know. • Online Extra! Watch a video on how to use a disk cutter. By Leanne Elliott Soden

Learn Secrets of Masterful Wire wrapping You'll need plenty of patience, but few tools, to make this dainty pearl-and-wire pendant. • Online Extras! Subscribers can download this FREE PDF to learn how to use wireworking techniques to make decorative hook clasps, like the one in this necklace. • To help you measure the frames in this pendant, check out this chart of U.S. and U.K. ring sizes. Also, watch a video to learn how to make a wire spiral. By Erin Paton

Mix it up -- Metal Clay Meets Metal Sheet Use entry-level soldering to join brass and copper to metal clay. • Online Extras! Watch a video on how to use a disk cutter. You can also watch a video on how to use a dapping block and punches. By Hadar Jacobson

Scribble into Enamels -- Sgraffito Revealed You'll have fun playing with this forgiving, inexpensive technique. • Online Extras! Are you a newbie to enamels? Check out our introduction to enamels, including a glossary of terms and safety basics. You can also watch our video on how to use a bench shear. By Angela Gerhard

When Good Enameling Goes Bad Can your disasters be saved? Find out when de-enameling makes sense. By Pam East

Weave a Simple, Solder-Free Cuff Basketry techniques give form and depth to a sheet of patterned sterling silver. • Online Extras! Watch a video on how to use a rolling mill. Then, watch a follow-up video to learn how to roll-print metal sheet. • Check out our handy Metal Piercing Chart to learn which drill bit and saw blade to use for your particular gauge of metal. By Victoria Lansford

Take Care of Your Most Important Tools How to prevent and treat repetitive stress injuries. By Sharon Elaine Thompson