All posts by dalecgr

  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 26: What Are Pinch Beads?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 26, 2011 Question: I just received the March issue of a beading magazine. One of the designs calls for “pinch beads.” What are pinch beads? How are they different, and...

    • Posted February 25, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wire Wrapped Cabochon Pendant DVD

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Which one of the pendant videos would you recommend to someone who can only buy one? I can buy more, but I want to know the best one to get me...

    • Posted February 24, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Taking Checks at Shows

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I’m about to set up a stand at my first ever arts and crafts event. Jewelry making is only a hobby for me, not a real business, as I am disabled...

    • Posted February 23, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 23: Starting to Sell Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 23, 2011 Question: I am just getting started with trying to sell my wire wrapped jewelry, and have never exhibited at a fair or outdoor show. I have several local...

    • Posted February 22, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 22: Make a Finished Ribbon Necklace

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 22, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I love your instruction style on your DVDs. I’m almost ready for your Advanced Series. In an earlier Daily Tip you mentioned using ribbon as...

    • Posted February 21, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 21: Woven Wire Bracelet Technique

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 21, 2011 Question: Dale, my question has to do with woven weave bracelets. Have you, or will you, be doing a DVD on the subject? I have seen several, and...

    • Posted February 20, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 20: Copper Snapsets

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 20, 2011 Question: Do you have copper snapsets? If so, what are the pros and cons? -Ellie in Mechanicsville, Virginia Answer: No, Ellie, we do not carry copper snapsets. Your...

    • Posted February 19, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Tables and Height at Shows

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dear Dale, I just watched your DVD about selling jewelry at shows and parties. It has you at a show, and you’re using PVC pipe on the legs of the table....

    • Posted February 18, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Identifying Stones and Gems

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I have just started to incorporate cabochons and other larger stones into my wire work, but I’m having trouble identifying certain stones. I have a copy of Firefly Guide to Gems,...

    • Posted February 17, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 17: Oiling Steel Mandrels

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 17, 2011 Question: Should I lightly oil my bracelet and neck mandrels, and my jewelry anvil, to prevent rust? -Ken in Mason, West Virginia Answer: Ken, some folks do lightly...

    • Posted February 16, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 16: Removing Marker from Jewelry Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 16, 2011 Question: Hello Dale, I have yet another question for your expertise. I use the permanent marker as you suggest on the back side of my wire, but how...

    • Posted February 15, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Using a Manufacturer Logo to Sell Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: As a retailer of Swarovski® crystals, can you help on this question? I use Swarovski crystals exclusively in my wire-wrapped pieces and would like to use their logo in shows and...

    • Posted February 14, 2011
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    Daily Wire Tip Feb. 14: Keep Copper Wire Shining

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 14, 2011 Question: What can I use on copper wire to prevent it from oxidizing? I really would love to get your response. -Deidre in New Franken, Wisconsin Answer: Hi...

    • Posted February 13, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 13: Tumbling Chain Maille Jump Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 13, 2011 Question: I have started making chain maille jewelry. But I find that most rings are too soft for my liking. I hear that tumbling the rings will temper...

    • Posted February 12, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 12: Tumbling Silver Plated Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 12, 2011 Question: If I tumble silver plated items, will the plating be removed? -Faye in Middlesbrough, England Answer: From the research I have done, you can successfully tumble polish...

    • Posted February 11, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Necklaces for Wire Wrap Pendants

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Hi Dale, thanks for all your help and encouragement. Through your "help" I finished wrapping a fluorite cab and I am very happy how it turned out. However, it is so...

    • Posted February 10, 2011
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