Learn some of the basics about jewelry making wire, such as size, shape, and hardness:

http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/wiretechniquesinfo/ss/050908.htm

I've jazzed up this technique. Learn how to use wire and beads to form a way cool chain: http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/makingchainschainmaille/ss/050809.htm

Starting a jewelry business is not easy, especially when you think about all the supplies you need to get started. Even once you've done it for awhile, you seem to never have enough in stock, and hey, you do need to spend money in order to make money to some extent. If this sounds like your delimma, then check out this grant for beaders:

http://www.tammypowley.com/?p=68

Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad, and sometimes writing jewelry books can just get plain ugly:

http://www.tammypowley.com/?p=66

If you are a wire lover, then you'll love this new bangle bracelet DVD I just reviewed:

http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/wiremetaljewelry/a/050308.htm