All posts by dalecgr

  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 24: Sorting Scrap Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 24, 2010 Question: When saving scrap bits of wire (the ones to small to use for any other purpose), should the various types of wire (brass, sterling, copper, gold-filled) be stored...

    • Posted August 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 23: Making Tiny Headpins Larger

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 23, 2010 Question: I have a lot of head pins with very, very small heads – they slip right through bead holes. Is there a way to make the heads larger...

    • Posted August 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 22: Finishing a Cabochon Frame

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 22, 2010 Question: I do quite a bit of wire wrap jewelry and have some difficulty when I bring the square wires to the top of the stone and securing it...

    • Posted August 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 21: Wrap Wire for 20-gauge Bundles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 21, 2010 Question: I’m presently using 20-gauge half hard wire. What type of wire should I use to wrap these wires? -Bernard in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Answer: As I am not...

    • Posted August 20, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 20: Birthstone Jewelry in Craft Fairs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 20, 2010 Question: I have started to prepare for the local arts and craft fairs that will begin soon. I would like to have enough birthstone jewelry on hand for these...

    • Posted August 19, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 19: How to Clean Ivory Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 19, 2010 Question: How would I clean genuine ivory that has been in a box in the home of a smoker since 1940? It is a bracelet with four carved pieces...

    • Posted August 18, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 18: White Gold in Wire Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 18, 2010 Question: I have never seen any white gold wire used in wire jewelry. Is it the color of true sterling silver, or is it still yellow? Does it work...

    • Posted August 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 17: Jewelry Safety- Soldering and Respirators

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 17, 2010 Question: I noticed in your article A Few Words about Copper, you mentioned that when heating copper, one should use a respirator. What specific type of respirator is adequate?...

    • Posted August 16, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 16: How to Use a Snapset

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 16, 2010 Question: How do I use snapsets in wire jewelry? I am not sure how they work. -Donna in Burlington, Connecticut Answer: Snapsets are silver or gold prong settings for...

    • Posted August 15, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 15: Snapsets and Kiln-Fired Glass

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 15, 2010 Question: Can you use kiln-fired glass pieces you make yourself in snapsets? -Diane in Nuevo, California Answer: I see no reason you couldn’t use snapsets on your handcrafted glass....

    • Posted August 14, 2010
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    Daily Wire Tip Aug. 14: Formulas for Pricing Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 14, 2010 Question: I am new to this art and wondered if there is a formula for pricing the jewelry we make in craft shows or consignment shops. Thank you for...

    • Posted August 13, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 13: Heishi Beads

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 13, 2010 Question: Can you explain exactly what the bead type heishi is? -Phyllis in Carlisle, Pennsylvania Answer: The word heishi is Native American in origin, and means shell necklace. Using...

    • Posted August 12, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 12: Increase Page Size Online

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 12, 2010 Question: Dale, I do like the new blog. My only problem with it is the text size cannot be increased–or at least, I have not found out how to...

    • Posted August 11, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 11: Converting Pins to Bracelet Charms

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 11, 2010 Question: Related to the Tip of the Day for July 14; any thoughts on how to convert these service or commemorative pins to charms for a bracelet? I have...

    • Posted August 10, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 10: Identifying Rocks & Minerals

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 10, 2010 Question: I have been collecting rocks for a while, but I don’t know how to identify them. How can I learn how to identify the rocks I find? -Terri...

    • Posted August 9, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 9: Proper Care of Pearls and Opals

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 9, 2010 Question: What does “dehydrated” mean when it comes to certain types of semi-precious stones and pearls? -Lorraine in Alamosa, Colorado Answer: The pearl is one of my favorite gemstones,...

    • Posted August 8, 2010
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