All posts by gavin

  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 28: Achieving a High Polish on Your Stones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 28, 2010 Question: I like to form my own cabochons and free form pieces for wire wrapping. I seem to be having trouble getting the high polish I would like to have...

    • Posted February 28, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 27: Pin Vise Vs. Automatic Wire Twister

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 27, 2010 Question: What is the difference between an automatic wire twister and a pin vise, is one better than the other? Answer: I guess the main difference between using an automatic...

    • Posted February 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 26: Keeping Square Wire Straight and Flat

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 26, 2010 Question: I am new to wire wrapping and would like to know how to keep multiple strands of square wire all straight and flat when adding your half round wraps when...

    • Posted February 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 25: How to Make a Bail

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 25, 2010 Question: Is there any way to make a nice bail for a chain without going through a lot of hassle, a nice plain bail for a neck chain or a...

    • Posted February 25, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Shining Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: How do you get that perfect mirror shine on your focal gemstones? Answer: As I am not sure which type of stone you mean, cabochon or faceted, I’ll give a general...

    • Posted February 24, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 23: Connecting Hook and Eye on Necklace

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 23, 2010 Question: How do you connect each hook and eye at the end of your necklace? Answer: If you are handcrafting your own hooks and eyes, you can make them right...

    • Posted February 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 22: Where to Place Wraps on Free-Form Pieces

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 22, 2010 Question: When wire-wrapping, how do you decide where to put the wraps, especially on a free-form piece? Answer: In my opinion, the easiest way to decide where to place the...

    • Posted February 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 21: Wire Size for Earrings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 21, 2010 Question: I want to wirewrap small gemstones for earrings. What size wire would you use for 2mm, 4mm, 8mm, etc.?  Do you use the same size for all? Answer: To...

    • Posted February 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 20: Displaying Necklaces at Shows

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 20, 2010 Question: Is there an inexpensive way to display necklaces at shows? Answer: There are many, inexpensive ways to attractively display your jewelry at shows! As you specifically asked about necklaces,...

    • Posted February 20, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 19: Shining Home Made Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 19, 2010 Question: If I make my own cabochons out of clay, how do I get them shiny? Answer: Are you working in polymer, art clay, PMC or something else? Although I do...

    • Posted February 19, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 18: Removing Sharp Edges from Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 18, 2010 Question: When using either tigertail and crimps, or when I’ve cut the extra wire after making a loop, I always seem to end up with an extremely sharp edge, sharp...

    • Posted February 18, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 17: Real Gemstones V. Lab Created Stone

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 17, 2010 Question: How do I know when I have a real gemstone or lab stone? I have found stones labeled synthetic, simulated, reconstituted, lab, and genuine, and I have found they...

    • Posted February 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 16: Tutorial Videos

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 16, 2010 Question: Dale, the tutorial videos you have done and are for sale now, are those totally new or are they updated versions of Preston’s?  I purchased his Master Package in...

    • Posted February 16, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 15: Projects for 18G Copper Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 15, 2010 Question: I have purchased some copper wire which is 18 gauge and half round and half hard.  What sort of projects can I make with this product? Answer: Usually folks...

    • Posted February 15, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 14: Framing a Stone with a Sharp Point

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 14, 2010 Question: How do you make a frame for a stone with a sharp point at the bottom? Answer: To make a frame for a stone that has a sharp point...

    • Posted February 14, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 13: Best Way to Make Jump Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 13, 2010 Question: I was wanting to know what is the best way to make jump rings, what tools would you suggest?  I have come across many and some quiet expensive, but...

    • Posted February 13, 2010
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