All posts by dalecgr

  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 29: What’s the Melting Point of Gold?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 29, 2010 Question: Dale, I have an old heart-shaped ring that belonged to my mother. I need to increase the size dramatically. At what temperature can you melt 14kt gold?...

    • Posted November 28, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: How Dale Sets Up and Dismantles Her Jewelry Displays

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: How can I cut down the time of unpacking and packing up my pieces? Is there an easier system that you could recommend? I have just started doing shows and jewelry...

    • Posted November 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 27: Water Spots on Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 27, 2010 Question: I have wire that has water spots on it, is there anyway I can remove them, or is it useless now? -Rose in St. Simons Island, Georgia...

    • Posted November 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 26: Rosary Links and Wire Temper

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 26, 2010 Question: I learned how to make “rosary links” through one of the wire wrapping tutorials on your site. I am wondering if dead soft wire would be ok...

    • Posted November 25, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wire Gauges for Chunky Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: What gauge of sterling silver is best for wire wrapping rings? I want my rings to be a little chunky. -Alice in Denton, Texas Answer: Well Alice, the diameter of wire...

    • Posted November 24, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 24: Metal Beads for Ear Wraps

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 24, 2010 Question: My daughter is allergic to most metals. I want to make her a pair of ear wraps for Christmas. I have some niobium wire. Is there anything...

    • Posted November 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Smooth Ends on Wire Wrapped Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I’ve been using 24- to 20-gauge wire recently for wrapped rings. What do you suggest to smooth out the end of the wire that rests against the ring finger at the...

    • Posted November 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 22: Intro to Gauges

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 22, 2010 Question: As a beginner, I would like to know the right gauge of wire I should practice with. I have been shown in 24 and 22-gauge copper to...

    • Posted November 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 21: Headpin Gauges

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 21, 2010 Question: When ordering headpins, I’ve stuck to 22-gauge as noted in several of your patterns. But there’s quite an array of available sizes from my supplier, from .025″...

    • Posted November 20, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 20: Rope Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 20, 2010 Question: Dale, I have been seeing a wire that I’m having a hard time finding; it looks like twisted wire, but it is not. It appears like a...

    • Posted November 19, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Greater Spring in Argentium Silver Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I’m using 20-gauge round half hard Argentium® Silver wire to make ear wires that go over the ear. I can’t get it to stay in shape, using the bracelet mandrel for...

    • Posted November 18, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 18: Wire-Wrapped Heart

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 18, 2010 Question: I have a heart-shaped stone that I want to wrap. It is 45mm at the widest point, 38mm long, and 18mm thick. How do I do this?...

    • Posted November 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 16: Wrapping a Metric Wrist

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 16, 2010 Question: I am making a classic wire bracelet with a stone in the middle. The bracelet is being made from 6 feet of 21-gauge square half hard sterling...

    • Posted November 15, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Why Use a Designer’s Notebook?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dale, you speak of a “designer’s notebook.” My designs come “out of nowhere,” so I don’t put them on paper. What do you use a notebook for? Just for customers’ requests,...

    • Posted November 14, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 14: To Tarnish or Not To Tarnish

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 14, 2010 Question: I want to make a silver and copper bracelet. Which works best with copper, Sterling Silver or Anti-Tarnish Silver? -Marilyn in Canyon, Texas Answer: As the designer...

    • Posted November 13, 2010
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 13: Green Fingers and Wire Wrapping

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 13, 2010 Question: What kind of wire should I use so that my finger doesn’t turn green after wearing a wire-wrapped ring? -Molly in Santa Rosa, California Answer: Molly, the...

    • Posted November 12, 2010
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