All posts by dalecgr

  • Gold and Silver Wire
    Daily Wire Tip Apr. 15: Sterling Silver & Salt

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 15, 2011 Question: I have some salt crystals I would like to wrap with sterling silver. How will sterling silver react with the sea salt? -Alan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Answer:...

    • Posted April 14, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 14: Wrapping Pattern Wire Bundles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 14, 2011 Question: Dale, thank you so much for your advice on markets in The Definitive Guide. I just did my first outdoor market on Saturday and even with the...

    • Posted April 13, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 13: Round Nose Pliers for Larger Hands

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 13, 2011 Question: Dale, what size of round nose pliers do you use, and where can I buy them? I’ve ordered a few but they are too small for my...

    • Posted April 12, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 12: Marking Round Nose Pliers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 12, 2011 Question: In our jewelry business, I am the one that creates the jewelry, and my wife’s the one that wears and sells the jewelry. In one of your...

    • Posted April 11, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 11: Source for Bezeling Information

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 11, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I am interesting in learning how to bezel. Where can I get information on how to bezel and the tools and materials that I will...

    • Posted April 10, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 10: Pricing Chain Maille Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 10, 2011 Question: How would I price chain maille jewelry? -Donna in Springfield, Missouri Answer: Donna, chain maille is jewelry, and should be priced using the same methods and formulas...

    • Posted April 9, 2011
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    Daily Wire Tip Apr. 9: Smoothing Sharp Wire Ends

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 9, 2011 Question: Dale, what can I use to get rid of sharp wire ends? I have used a nail file without much luck. -Ellie in Mechanicsville, Virginia Answer: Hi...

    • Posted April 8, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 8: Perfect Chain for Wire Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 8, 2011 Question: I am having trouble deciding the correct-sized chain to purchase for my projects. Is there a standard or a rule of thumb I can refer to? -Dorothy...

    • Posted April 7, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 7: Wrapping a Large Pearl Ring

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 7, 2011 Question: I need advice on making the Pharaoh Ring. I’m using a very big flat pearl, it’s about 18mm wide, any ideas? Or maybe another ring style? I...

    • Posted April 6, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 6: Cabochon Wrapping Tutorials

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 6, 2011 Question: I’m a beginner! I want to wire wrap stones and crystals that are undrilled. Can you suggest a tutorial for me? Thanks so much. -Joan in Gaylord,...

    • Posted April 5, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 5: Square and Half Round Craft Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 5, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I have a question about craft wire. I know it comes in different colors and different gauges, what I don’t know is- can you get...

    • Posted April 4, 2011
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    Daily Wire Tip Apr. 4: Gold Filled Jewelry Tags

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 4, 2011 Question: I have 14/20 gold filled wire, but cannot find a marking stamp for it. I want to mark it 14GF or 14/20, because I also sell gold...

    • Posted April 3, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 2: Sheet Metal Gauge for Bead Caps

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 2, 2011 Question: I want to make bead caps using a disk cutter and dapper. What gauge of sheet metal (copper, brass, sterling silver) do I use? -Joyce in Coconut...

    • Posted April 1, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 1: Finished Leather Cord

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 1, 2011 Question: Dale, in a recent tip, you mentioned using a wide leather cord using half round wire on the end with a toggle. Are there instructions on how...

    • Posted March 31, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: The Perfect Wire for a Handmade Clasp

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I watched a video on how to make a Double Wire Wrapped Hook. What are my options as far as hardness, material, and size? Also, the same question in regard to...

    • Posted March 30, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Mar. 30: Tools for Drilling Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for March 30, 2011 Question: I have some cabs that are relatively thin and I would like to know how to drill a hole in them to allow some different types of...

    • Posted March 29, 2011
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