All posts by Judy Ellis

  • Day 1 of JOGS: Tucson Jewelry Adventure! + Join in the Deals!

    I hope you enjoy reading this article about our past experiences in Tucson, Arizona. But we can’t wait to see you at the upcoming Tucson 2013 Shows: specifically, the JOGS Show, where the Wire-Sculpture and JewelryTools.com crew...

    • Posted January 28, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 27: Prong Ring Pattern Criteria

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 27, 2011 Question: What is the best pattern to use for a prong set ring? -Pat in Lewistown, Illinois Answer: In my opinion, true prongs need to form to whatever...

    • Posted January 27, 2011
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  • All About Rose: Meet the Editor of Wire-Sculpture.com!

    I’m Rose, and I’m so happy to talk to you! As you heard in Brandon’s email, I’ve been working behind-the-scenes here at Wire-Sculpture (letting Brandon take all the credit!) and I love getting to serve all the...

    • Posted January 21, 2011
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  • A Hard Decision and A New Friend

    Hi Friends, I mentioned back in December that I would be introducing you to a new person this month, and I’m very excited about it! I know that you’ll love my good friend Rose Marion. She’s been...

    • Posted January 20, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wrapping Slippery Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I’m rather new to working with wire, but I have also surprised myself with some of the things I’ve made. One thing I have trouble with is when I’m wrapping stones;...

    • Posted January 11, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan 10: Eudialyte Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 10, 2011 Question: On the cover of your book Wirework, you use a beautiful stone that you list as eudialyte. I have not been able to locate it anywhere. Can...

    • Posted January 10, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Photographing Your Wire Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I am having difficulty getting a clear picture of my wire wrapping designs. What type of camera do you suggest, and do you use a light box always? I am almost...

    • Posted January 9, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Gemstone Information & Resources

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I meet a lot of people who do not understand the difference between a lab-grown gem, which has the same crystalline structure and chemical composition as a mined gem, and a...

    • Posted January 8, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan 7: Learn Caging and Save Materials

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 7, 2011 Question: I have some very nice pieces of obsidian, and I want to wrap them with silver colored copper wire. I have several sizes of obsidian, and I...

    • Posted January 7, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 6: Tumbling Jump Rings for Chain Maille

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 6, 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 January 6, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Converting Carats to Grams

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I would like to know how to convert carats to grams. Is it possible, or is the weight too small? -Linda in Sherman, Texas Answer: Not at all, Linda. 1 carat...

    • Posted January 5, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 4: About Lucky Stone CZs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 4, 2011 Question: Hello Dale, I make lots of rings using 8x10mm oval, 8mm round, and 10mm round stones. The new multi-colored CZs that were offered on the Daily Deal...

    • Posted January 4, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 3: Embossing Hammers and Wire Texture

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 3, 2011 Question: What is an embossing hammer? Are there hammers with textures for hammering wire? -Susy in Bellingham, Washington Answer: An embossing hammer is meant to shape metal from...

    • Posted January 3, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 2: All About Memory Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 2, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I have seen rings made of memory wire and I was wondering what type of wire that is? Is it something we can make ourselves?...

    • Posted January 2, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 1: Forging Silver Enameled Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 1, 2011 Question: Can silver enameled copper wire be forged to an extent that would not destroy the enameling? -Vivian in Goodlettsville, Tennessee Answer: The best way to forge enameled...

    • Posted January 1, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 31: Cup Burrs and Removing Burrs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 31, 2010 Question: I viewed a video earlier this year, showing how to finish ear wires. The lady had a small rotary tool with a burr cup attachment to smooth...

    • Posted December 31, 2010
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