We’re Starting 2024 With a Bang!

Posted on January 2, 2024 by wubbersu — Leave a comment

Official Wubbers Hammers Giveaway Rules

  1. Entrants may submit their entry by emailing a picture of entrant’s jewelry they have made or selected to info@wubbersu.com.
  2. Submissions must be emailed to info@wubbersu.com using subject Hammer.
  3. One winner will be randomly selected on January 17, 2024 on Facebook.
  4. One email entry per person allowed.
  5. Include one photograph per email entry along with your name, phone number (for notification only), and a short description of the piece to info@wubbersu.com.
  6. Jewelry makers of all levels, ages 18 and older, are encouraged to enter. If an entry is created from a tutorial or inspired by an instructor’s work, please give appropriate credits in the description of your piece.
  7. Entrants must live in the USA or be able to ship their prize to an address within the USA.
  8. Email entry should include the words “Hammer” in the subject line.
  9. Entrants agree to receive emails from the Wubbers Weekly email list. 
  10. Participants must be willing for their name and photo entry** to be posted on Wubbers social media, and/or in our newsletter.
  11. Deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm CST, January 14, 2024.
  12. Winners will be notified through private email and/or phone call, no later than January 18, 2024. Check our Facebook* page at www.facebook.com/WubbersU for giveaway updates and announcements. Winners have 15 days to claim their prize.

2023 was a smashing year for Wubbers, and we are certain 2024 will be even better thanks to all of our wonderful customers and distributors!

One of the highlights of 2023 was when the Hammer Museum in Haynes, Alaska contacted us. They found our Wubbers Oval Artisan’s Mark Texture Hammer through the patent office and realized it was quite the specialty. The owner requested the presence of our hammer in their museum and highlighted Patti as their inventor of the year. What an honor to be recognized and have one of our tools appreciated for the level of ingenuity and design it brings to the jewelry making world.

And now in this new year…

We want to bring this level of ingenuity and design to some lucky winners! That’s right, we are going to help ring in the new year with a bang by giving away the following hammers and sets!

You could win one of the following!

One of the Wubbers Oval Artisan’s Mark Texture Hammers

The complete set of Wubbers Artisan’s Mark Texture Hammers

The complete set of Wubbers Artisan’s Mark Hammers

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

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Wubbers Parallel Pliers Special Offer

Posted on September 16, 2022 by wubbersu — Leave a comment

Help us Welcome in Fall with this Special Offer!

We all need a break from the heat and with the thought of Fall coming just around the corner we have a cool deal for you!

You’ve heard us rave about the Lindstrom Shears before and you’ve seen us use these in our live demonstrations. We consider them a must have for every tool bench.

For a limited time you can get these shears valued at $34.95 for free with the purchase of any TWO Wubbers Parallel Pliers!

This opportunity is the perfect time to get your hands on the Wubbers Parallel Pliers you have been eyeing…

The patented Wubbers Parallel Mandrel Pliers are engineered such that the jaws move together with a parallel action. The vice-like grip puts even pressure on the metal greatly reducing marring.

With the unique bolt-adjustment system, the space between the jaws can be set to a specific distance, allowing wire and sheet metal to be formed around both jaws at once. As a result, the same shapes can be replicated exactly, over and over without measuring.

Why is this the perfect offer?

When paired with the Wubbers Parallel Pliers the Lindstrom Shears can cut through multiple wraps at once while providing flush cuts on each side of the metal. Make identical links and jewelry components for earrings, necklaces, chains, bracelets, etc, in a snap!

Hurry! This offer for the free Lindstrom Shears with purchase of two Wubbers Parallel Pliers lasts until midnight CST, September 22, 2022. 

Simply visit Wubberstools.com and put your favorite two pairs of Wubbers Parallel Pliers in your cart and complete your purchase. It’s really that simple. We will take care of the rest…no crazy code words needed!

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Spring Break Giveaway from Wubbers

Posted on March 17, 2021 by wubbersu — 4 Comments

One winner will be randomly selected to receive the following prize package:

Laura Scott, Wubbers LLC

Spring Break Favorites – 1 Wubbers Teardrop Mandrel Pliers – Medium , 1 Wubbers Round Medium Parallel Pliers 6 X 4 MM, 1 Sapphire Cabochon, 1 Teal Moss Kyanite Cabochon, 1 Rainbow Moonstone Cabochon, 1 Aqua Chalcedony Onyx Cabochon, 1 Fancy Jasper Gemstone Strand, 1 Mixed Tourmaline Gemstone Strand, 1 Amazonite Gemstone Strand, 1, set of teardrop earrings, and 1 package Mojave Turquoise Nail Polish Strips from Mdkmnailedit.com

I wish everyone the best of luck! Thank you so much for all of you who enjoy these giveaways as much as I do. These would not be as fun to do without all of you who enter…Happy Spring Break!

About the Prizes…

Our Wubbers Teardrop Mandrel Pliers – Medium help you create perfect, consistently sized teardrop-shaped links and bezels.  The Medium size will make links measuring 1″ tall and 7/16″ across at the widest point. 

Color Street is 100% real nail polish with no dry time. Get a salon quality manicure in minutes. If you have never tried it you can contact Melissa Mercer at 949-212-2795 for a free sample Mdkmnailedit.com. **This Mojave Turquoise set is sold out on the website, but Melissa has a couple on hand!

Wubberstools.com will start carrying high quality Rosecut Cabochons by the end of March. You have the first chance to get your hands on some through this giveaway!

The Wubbers Round Medium Parallel Pliers 6 X 4 MM are perfect for custom or production work. Make round shapes using just one jaw or adjust the bolt and make oval shaped links of infinite sizes by wrapping around both jaws.  These pliers are designed to maximize your ability to create and are engineered to give your hands the power to do so.

From the Dakota Stones website…”Dakota Stones manufactures the only branded line of gemstone beads in the world. We travel the globe to discover unique and interesting rough rock to cut into our product lines. Our products range from top-quality, affordable stones like jaspers and agates to more rare stone types like rubies and sapphires.”

           OFFICIAL RULES/TERMS AND CONDITIONS  

  1. Entrants may submit their entry by emailing a picture of entrant’s gemstone jewelry they have made to info@wubbersu.com.
  2. Submissions must be emailed to info@wubbersu.com using subject Spring Break.
  3. One winner will be randomly selected using a computer generated random selector.
  4. One email entry per person allowed.
  5. Include one photograph per email entry along with your name, phone number (for notification only), and a short description of the piece to info@wubbersu.com.
  6. Jewelry makers of all levels, ages 18 and older, are encouraged to enter. If an entry is created from a tutorial or inspired by an instructor’s work, please give appropriate credits in the description of your piece.
  7. Entrants must live in the USA or be able to ship their prize to an address within the USA.
  8. Email entry should include the words “Spring Break” in the subject line.
  9. Entrants agree to receive emails from the Wubbers Weekly email list. 
  10. Participants must be willing for their name and photo entry** to be posted on Wubbers and Melissa Mercer’s websites, social media, and/or in our newsletter.
  11. Deadline for submissions is Midnight CST, March 31, 2021.
  12. Winners will be notified through private email and/or phone call, no later than April 5, 2021. Check our Facebook* page at www.facebook.com/WubbersU for giveaway updates and announcements. Winners have 15 days to claim their prize.

*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook.

**By submitting your photo entry, you are acknowledging you agree to the above Terms and Conditions.

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The Big Giveaway from Wubbers

Posted on November 5, 2020 by wubbersu — 1 Comment

It’s the BIGGEST giveaway we have ever held and you do not want to miss out! After taking over ownership of Wubbers LLC in January, I wanted to take time to thank all of our wonderful customers who support Wubbers…thus The BIG Giveaway. We have several great distributors out there who continue to bring you our quality products with the 100% guarantee we proudly stand behind. Enjoy this giveaway full of turquoise colored items, Wubbers tools, and many of my favorites. Thank you all for a wonderful first year as owner and GOOD LUCK!

Laura Scott

Watch below for the replay of the Facebook Live announcement.

           OFFICIAL RULES/TERMS AND CONDITIONS  

  1. submissions must be emailed to info@wubbersu.com using subject Big Giveaway.
  2. Seven winners will be randomly selected using a computer generated random selector.
  3. There are two ways to earn entries into the giveaway. The maximum amount of time an entrant’s name can be entered is two.
  4. Entrants may submit their entry by emailing a picture of entrant’s favorite piece of jewelry they have made that contains the color turquoise.
  5. An additional entry can be earned by including a pair of Wubbers Pliers or Wubbers Tools in their handmade jewelry picture entry.
  6. One email entry per person allowed.
  7. Include one photograph per email entry along with your name, phone number (for notification only), and a short description of the piece to info@wubbersu.com.
  8. Jewelry makers of all levels, ages 18 and older, are encouraged to enter. If an entry is created from a tutorial or inspired by an instructor’s work, please give appropriate credits in the description of your piece.
  9. Entrants must live in the USA or be able to ship their prize to an address within the USA. If entrant lives outside of the USA and wants to enter they will be responsible for all shipping costs.
  10. Email entry should include the words “Big Giveaway” in the subject line.
  11. Entrants agree to receive emails from the Wubbers Weekly email list. 
  12. Deadline for submissions is Midnight CST, November 30, 2020.
  13. Winners will be notified through private email and/or phone call, no later than December 5, 2020. Check our Facebook* page at www.facebook.com/WubbersU for giveaway updates and announcements. Winners have 15 days to claim their prize.
  14. Participants must be willing for their name and photo entry** to be posted on our websites, social media, and/or in our newsletter.

A total of seven winners will be randomly selected to receive the following prize packages:

The Big “T” – 1 Coach Turquoise Nylon Tote, 1 Wubbers Large Tapered Round Mandrel Pliers, 1 Wubbers small Square Mandrel Pliers, 1 Wubbers Classic Wide Flat Nose Pliers, 1 Classic Wubbers Narrow Flat Nose Pliers, 1 Wubbers Classic Bent Nose Pliers, 1 Wubbers Jumbo Triangle Mandrel Pliers, 1 Round/Nylon Flat Parallel Pliers, 1 Rectangle Small Parallel Pliers, 1 Jumbo Oval Mandrel Pliers, 1 Plier Stand. Total estimated value = $715

The Rock Hound – 1 Hammer Stand, 7 Wubbers Artisan’s Mark Texture Hammers, 1 Decorative Composition Book, 1 strand of Flourite Rock Lights. Total estimated value = $200

Chain Reaction – 1 Torch, 1 Solderite 6×6 board, 1 Wubbers Large Round Parallel Pliers, 1 Wubbers Extra Large Round Mandrel Pliers, 1 Lindstrom Shears. Total estimated value = $175

It’s Hip to be Square – 1 Wubbers Ring and Hoop Press, 1 Turquoise Acrylic Box, 2 Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cabochons and Sterling Silver Bezel Cups, Collection of Bezel Gemstone Charms. Total estimated value = $95

Feeling Loopy – 1 Wubbers Regular Looping Pliers, 1 strand Dakota Stone Beads, 1 Italian Cutters, 1 Personal Diffuser, 1 roll Finger Pro Tape. Total estimated value = $57

Snack Pack – 1 Wubbers Teeny Tiny Cutters, 1 Wubbers Teeny Tiny Flat Nose Pliers, 1 Wubbers Teeny Tiny Chain Nose Pliers, 2 Turquoise Hand Towels, 3 Ghirardelli Chocolate Caramel Sea Salt Squares. Total estimated value = $20

We Care Pack – 1 Oil syringe, 1 Acrylic Nail File, 1 Sunshine Polishing Cloth, 1 Turquoise storage box. Total estimated value = $15

*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook.

**By submitting your photo entry, you are acknowledging you agree to the above Terms and Conditions.

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Scouting for Diamonds

Posted on October 24, 2020 by wubbersu — 2 Comments

This same time last week…

I spent my morning with Girl Scout Troop 5443. This was a special treat for me because I love to share jewelry making with the younger generations and spark an interest in our industry.

What better way to spark an interest than to use a torch!

They loved anything I showed them with the torch. They were mesmerized with the Argentium® fusing and giddy over making rainbows on titanium.

I also brought out the “diamonds”

The girls were eager to learn all about the “diamonds” I brought for them to see. 

They were actually Rainbow Moonstone. This opened a great discussion about rocks and minerals and the difference between cabochons and different types of cuts.

We even got down to business

Each girl was given a holographic sticker with the Wubbers logo on it. One of the girls said she was going to stick it on her bedroom door. I quickly said “ask your mom before you stick the stickers anywhere.” The excitement was appreciated though. To see young girls absorb the belief that they could follow their dreams and that their ideas had value, made my heart very happy. It was worth waking up a little early on a Saturday morning for this.

But then the most exciting part…

The girls got to make their own necklace. 

They each used a Wubbers Artisan’s Mark Hammer to texture a copper flower blank. Since the girls ranged in age from 6 to 11, I thought long and hard about how to best avoid hammered fingers. I finally decided I would tape the copper blank to the bench block. 

I have to say this was not one of my better ideas! When it came time to patina the flowers, there were tiny pieces of tape permanently indented into their flowers causing the patina to only take on the non-taped areas. Oops! The girls still loved the outcome though.

I can’t say they loved the rotten egg smell so much.

Each Girl Scout had a cup with warm water and Liver of Sulfur. We had a little science lesson on chemical reactions as well as the proper way to waft something when you need to smell it. 

 After a few “eeews” and giggles, they started shining their pieces and adding the final step of the jump ring to slide the pendant on their ball chain.

I think they all did an amazing job!!

Girl Scout Troop 5443 was definitely a ray of sunshine and a breath of fresh air. They even gifted me with a special resin pendant I just treasure. 

My pendant has the lucky shamrock in the center which is well recognized in the Girl Scout logo. To the girl scouts the shamrock is representative of a reliable compass leading us toward friendship and unity. 

May we all carry our “shamrocks” with us and share them with others these next few weeks my friends!


Laura

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The Water Lily Necklace

Posted on September 30, 2020 by wubbersu — Leave a comment

Back in July…

A dear college friend of mine contacted me to tell me about her great aunt who was a jewelry maker and had passed away. My friend wanted to know if her great aunt’s jewelry making supplies were anything I would use.

After at least 30 picture texts to let me pick and choose what I wanted, three large flat rate boxes arrived on my doorstep.

I found myself in awe as I sorted through the treasures. I did not know my friend’s great aunt, but it quickly became evident she had a love for the Chinese culture. 

Among her treasures were Jade Buddha necklaces, Chinese longevity locks (I had to look up what these were), and Tibetan silver…not to mention a plethora of beads, findings and copper sheet metal.

Last week another friend of mine came over for our weekly jewelry making get together. 

We were feeling adventurous and decided to try setting stone on stone. Of course we followed the lead of Francesca Watson of The Makery. As we sorted through my studio for the needed materials, we ran across the perfect flat cabochons. These green stone discs were a part of the stash from my friend’s great aunt. They were perfect for our first time of setting stone on stone!

Starting out, we weren’t sure what our finished product would be. We mostly wanted to see if we could be successful at our brave new adventure. Sure enough they turned out great!

Over the next few days…

I continued to work on my new skill with a necklace in mind. As I pondered how to design the necklace, I noticed the stone on stone settings reminded me of water lilies. It hit me to have the design look like each stone was in its own pond. I used some copper sheet I received from my friend’s great aunt, along with some sterling silver to create a pond setting for the stones. The necklace was coming together nicely, surprisingly without much fuss on the soldering end (whew).

Once I finished the bezels and set the stones I started on the Bow Tie Chain.

I thought it would be a good continuum to mix the metals in the chain as well.

I absolutely loved the way this necklace turned out.

I also love the symbolism of the water lily. In the Chinese culture the water lily is a sacred plant offering love and a place to rest…a reminder to myself to provide a safe place for others to find rest. And, in times of uncertainty in my own life, to go to the sacred space that provides peace and understanding.


In honor of those who have gone before us and to those who are just beginning their jewelry making adventures…

Here is wishing you much love and peace,

Laura

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Caption This Giveaway!

Posted on August 19, 2020 by wubbersu — Leave a comment

OFFICIAL RULES/TERMS AND CONDITIONS  

  1. Write a caption for the chosen photo and post it in the comments section of the giveaway post on Facebook or Instagram.
  2. One entry per person.
  3. All persons, ages 18 and older, are encouraged to enter.
  4. Giveaway is open to all US and Canadian residents who are not employed by Wubbers.
  5. Deadline for qualifying captions is Midnight CST, August 27, 2020.
  6. Winners will be notified by August 31, 2020. Check our Facebook* page at www.facebook.com/WubbersU for giveaway updates and announcements.
  7. Participants must be willing for their caption to be posted on our websites, social media, and/or in our newsletter.
  8. For participants who are unable to access Facebook or Instagram, please email your caption to Info@wubbersu.com.
  9. TWO WINNERS will be chosen. One winner will be chosen at random to win a $40 gift card to WubbersTools.com. A second winner will be chosen, based on the creativity of his/her caption, to win a $40 gift card to WubbersTools.com. Creativity of caption will be determined by a panel of judges.

*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook.

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May the 4th be With You!

Posted on May 4, 2020 by wubbersu — Leave a comment

In a galaxy not that far away…

All of the loyal Star Wars fans are aware of what day it is. We are quoting every movie line we can recall and telling each other the well known pun, “May the fourth be with you.” 

In honor of this day, I have spent the past week coming up with several jewelry pieces to commemorate it. This shut-in may have provided a little too much time to play haha. 

I couldn’t help but to start with the lovable and furry Chewbacca. 

The picture below is of my son when he was 6 years old meeting Chewbacca. The actor had to be at least 6’5″! 

Of course I had to make earrings furry and tall just like Chewbacca. They demand attention just like he does when he enters a room. It was a challenge to cut the fur without strands flying all over or clumps coming out. The Tierra Cast Crimps were perfect for holding it all together.


And how about the beepy little robot R2-D2.

R2-D2 has always been a favorite of mine. Did you know he and C-3PO are the only characters who appeared in every Star Wars film? 

R2-D2 is the inspiration for this blue and white beaded and wire wrapped bracelet. The blue beads in the center spin around reminding be of his head spinning. The white shell beads roll around my wrist as smooth as R2-D2 rolling in the sand. I always wondered how his wheels never clogged up in the sand or got stuck on rocks?

Then there is the Dark Side

What would Star Wars be without the enemy? When we went to Disney World in 2008 my 10 year old son would have waited in line all day to fight Darth Vader. 

Luckily they picked him from the crowd in the second battle round. Perhaps the Dark Side of Star Wars reminds us that good can still come from evil. The Dark Side gives us the chance to be better, to perfect our skills for good. 

I will admit the ring below tried my patience. Do you ever have that piece that you had big plans for and then it feels like it is all going wrong? Repeatedly, I had troubles with the bezels on this ring as well as with the solder. 

Eventually I just embraced the imperfections and saw the beauty that was in the ruggedness of it. Besides, the Dark Side isn’t always pretty right?

But the darkness just makes the light shine brighter!

The Jedi, they were the peacekeepers. When the galaxy was in disarray, the Jedi were the ones who defeated the darkness. The force was with them. My favorite Jedi of all is Yoda. He has so many inspiring quotes and he is just so cute!

I felt the force was with me on this pendant. The tiny Yoda silhouette was sawed from sterling sheet. The background is titanium with the colors produced from fire. The frame soldered beautifully. I might have melted 4 bezel cups before the 5th one finally set on the bail, but overall I am very pleased with the outcome.

“Do or do not. There is no try.” ~ Master Yoda

Star Wars is not everyone’s cup of tea, I completely understand that. The main takeaway is that you continue to find what inspires you and do not let the Dark Side, so to speak, tell you “that’s dumb” or “you’re not good enough.” Sometimes you just have to put yourself out there and when you do…

May the Fourth be with you!

Laura

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Teeny Tiny Giveaway!

Posted on April 6, 2020 by wubbersu — 15 Comments

One winner will be randomly selected to receive the following prizes:

1 travel size Lysol spray, 1 travel size Bath and Body hand sanitizer, 1 Wubbers Teeny Tiny Chain Nose and Flat Nose Pliers, Cutters, and Hammer.

           OFFICIAL RULES/TERMS AND CONDITIONS  

  1. Send email entry along with your name, phone number (for notification only), and let us know you want to win. Include a picture of something you are making right now only if you want to.
  2. One entry per person.
  3. All persons, ages 18 and older, are encouraged to enter.
  4. Entrants must live in the USA or be able to ship their prize to an address within the USA.
  5. Deadline for submissions is Midnight CST, April 9, 2020.
  6. Winners will be notified through private email and/or phone call by April 10, 2020. Check our Facebook* page at www.facebook.com/WubbersU for giveaway updates and announcements.
  7. Participants must be willing for their name and photo entry** to be posted on our websites, social media, and/or in our newsletter.

*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook.

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Giveaway Time!!

Posted on March 6, 2020 by wubbersu — Leave a comment

One winner will be randomly selected to receive the following prizes:

One Wubbers Parallel Rectangle Pliers 8mm x 4mm – valued at $59.95

TierraCast charms and findings of Wubbers, L.L.C’s choice – Value to be determined

           OFFICIAL RULES/TERMS AND CONDITIONS  

  1. Submitted jewelry entries must include a picture of entrant’s favorite piece they have made or a favorite piece they want to create. Proper credit must be given to the designer.
  2. Send one photograph per email entry along with your name, phone number (for notification only), and a short description of the piece to info@wubbersu.com.
  3. One entry per person.
  4. Jewelry makers of all levels, ages 18 and older, are encouraged to enter. If an entry is created from a tutorial or inspired by an instructor’s work, please give appropriate credits in the description of your piece.
  5. Entrants must live in the USA or be able to ship their prize to an address within the USA.
  6. Email entry should include the word “2020” in the subject line.
  7. Entrants agree to receive periodic emails from the Wubbers Weekly email list. 
  8. Deadline for submissions is Midnight CST, March 20, 2020.
  9. Winners will be notified through private email and/or phone call by March 23, 2020. Check our Facebook* page at www.facebook.com/WubbersU for giveaway updates and announcements.
  10. Participants must be willing for their name and photo entry** to be posted on our websites, social media, and/or in our newsletter.

*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Facebook page and not to Facebook.

**By submitting your photo entry, you are acknowledging you agree to the above Terms and Conditions.

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