All posts by dalecgr

  • Daily Wire Tip May 4: Metal Draw Plate Tips

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 4, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I’m curious about draw plates and how to use them. I purchased two draw plates somewhere about a year apart and both times the holes...

    • Posted May 3, 2011
    • 4
  • Daily Wire Tip May 3: Forging Gold Filled Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 3, 2011 Question: I am pretty new at wire jewelry and loving it. My question is: If I were to use 18 or 16-gauge gold filled wire to make a...

    • Posted May 2, 2011
    • 1
  • Daily Wire Tip: Removing Condensation Marks from Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I have some copper wire and brass wire that I think has become tarnished. It looks like dark spots along the length of the wire. Can this be removed? I’ve tried...

    • Posted May 1, 2011
    • 20
  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 29: Wrapping Coins for Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 29, 2011 Question: I have several coins I would like to make a wire frame for so I can make necklaces out of them. I would like to keep it...

    • Posted April 28, 2011
    • 2
  • h19-12hrd
    Daily Wire Tip Apr. 28: Purity and Sensitivity with Argentium Silver

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 28, 2011 Question: Good morning to everyone at Wire-Sculpture! My question is, how much silver is in Argentium silver? Is it as much as sterling silver, and has anyone ever...

    • Posted April 27, 2011
    • 10
  • Daily Wire Tip: Wire Wrapping with Coated Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Thanks for all the great projects and tips you’ve given us, Dale. My question is regarding coated wire. When I’ve twisted it for some projects, I’ve had the coating flake, which...

    • Posted April 26, 2011
    • 12
  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 26: When a Culet is Too Tall for a Ring

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 26, 2011 Question: Can anything be done or correction made to a completed ring when the culet hits the finger? -Virginia in York, Pennsylvania Answer: With regards to a prong...

    • Posted April 25, 2011
    • 3
  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 25: Crystal Wave Ring Finishing Tips

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 25, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I’ve made the Crystal Wave Ring several times. In the last steps, I’m having difficulty judging how much wire to cut off and curl under...

    • Posted April 24, 2011
    • 2
  • Daily Wire Tip: How to Make a Fancy Split Ring

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I like the hooks and other plain clasp designs, but I am looking for something a bit more ornate. Any ideas? -Julie in Salem, Oregon Answer: Julie, that’s a great question...

    • Posted April 23, 2011
    • 24
  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 22: Prevent Scratches on Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 22, 2011 Question: How do I prevent scratches on my cabs when I adjust the top wire on pendants and rings, such as the Pharaohs Ring? -Pamela in Roblin, Manitoba,...

    • Posted April 21, 2011
    • 2
  • Daily Wire Tip April 21: Wire Temper by Number

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 21, 2011 Question: I want to buy some half hard practice wire in a store, but can’t find where on the spools that says it is half hard or not....

    • Posted April 20, 2011
    • 1
  • Silver Plated Copper Craft Wire
    Daily Wire Tip: Anodized Aluminum and Chipping

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Hi there! I love using wire in jewellery-making and I’ve noticed there are so many lovely colours of soft anodized aluminium wire and copper craft wire around. But what puts me...

    • Posted April 19, 2011
    • 19
  • Daily Wire Tip: Magnify Wire Jewelry with Optivisors

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I was watching the Bonus Intro DVD and wanted to find a visor like you recommended. Where can I find the Optivisors? -Kate in Dayton, Ohio Answer: Hi Kate, Wire-Sculpture does...

    • Posted April 18, 2011
    • 16
  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 18: Make Your Own Bronze Chain

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 18, 2011 Question: Hi Dale. I love your videos, I am learning a lot and get great responses from people that see what I’ve made! It’s very gratifying. My question...

    • Posted April 17, 2011
    • 2
  • lemonquartz
    Daily Wire Tip Apr. 17: Is Fruit Quartz Really Quartz?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 17, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I love that your instructional style is so clear and concise. It really helps me create an impressive first try! I read recently that fruit...

    • Posted April 16, 2011
    • 1
  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 16: Caring for Your Most Important Tools

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 16, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I’ve learned so much from your videos, and I truly love to both cage beads and wrap cabochons. Are there exercises that I can do...

    • Posted April 15, 2011
    • 5