All posts by Judy Ellis

  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 30: Flat Nose Pliers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 30, 2010 Question: I’m trying to make first bracelet in the Beginner DVD series. My flat nose pliers make too large a bend. I saw where you mentioned buying the...

    • Posted December 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 29: Oxidizing Sterling Silver

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 29, 2010 Question: I want to make some sterling silver jewelry and oxidize the silver by using liver of sulfur. Should I oxidize the wire before putting the jewelry together,...

    • Posted December 29, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 28: Wrapping a Rectangle Cab

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 28, 2010 Question: I have a rectangular cab to wrap. I’m doing everything I’m supposed to, my question is, where in the rectangle do I put my half round wraps?...

    • Posted December 28, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 27: Wrapping a Pear-Shaped Cut Stone

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 27, 2010 Question: I need suggestions for wrapping a pear shaped cut stone with a point on the back. It is 17 carat. Help! Should I make a cage or...

    • Posted December 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 24: Jump Ring Measurements

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 24, 2010 Question: What gauge wire and temper are jump rings generally made of in a 4mm size? -Judy in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Answer: Judy, the size of jump rings is...

    • Posted December 24, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 23: What Is Gallery Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 23, 2010 Question: What is “gallery wire,” and how do you use it? -Valarie in Clifford Township, Pennsylvania Answer: Gallery wire is a very fancy bezel wire, generally soldered. Basically...

    • Posted December 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 22: Printing Jewelry Patterns

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 22, 2010 Question: I love the Free Patterns that you provide so we can grow our wire working techniques. How can I print out the instructions so that only the...

    • Posted December 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Copper Wire Temper

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dale, I have to come clean. I am not a wire artist, always been afraid to try it, because precious metal is so high these days. I’ve been doing intricate bead...

    • Posted December 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 11: Trillion Ring Designs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 11, 2010 Question: I have several 12mm trillion stones that I would like to use somehow. I have searched the internet and books and I have not found any ring...

    • Posted December 11, 2010
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  • Discover Crystal: Fun Holiday Activity!

    Well, it’s the holidays, and whether that means a quiet celebration at home, or a huge party with relatives and children, you’ll have a ton of fun “Discovering Crystal” with these crystal geodes! Three to a pack,...

    • Posted December 4, 2010
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  • Tracey McKenzie – Contributing Wire Artist

    Those of you who are signed up to receive Free Wire Jewelry Patterns may be seeing some patterns from Tracey McKenzie soon… Born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, Tracey has also lived in New Zealand and currently...

    • Posted December 2, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 17: Culet Depth vs. Pavilion Length

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 17, 2010 Question: Dale, I have your prong ring DVD. Your procedure for measuring the depth of the culet was shown on the DVD. You came up with 5mm and...

    • Posted November 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 9: Source for 3-Step Square Pliers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 9, 2010 Question: In your Rings Series Disc 5, you are using 3 step square pliers. Where do you get these? I would like to use them for the 2mm...

    • Posted November 9, 2010
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  • JOGS 2011 Classes Announced! Dale “Cougar” Armstrong, Albina Manning, and More

    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 2012 Shows: specifically, the Tucson Electric Park (TEP) Gem & Mineral Show,...

    • Posted October 29, 2010
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  • Jill Gentry

    Those of you who are signed up to receive Free Wire Jewelry Patterns may be seeing some patterns from Wire-Sculpture Faculty member Jill Gentry soon… Raised on a farm in Kentucky, Jill grew up with a talented...

    • Posted October 23, 2010
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  • Reserve Your Advanced Series DVDs Today!

    They’re almost here – reserve your copy of the Advanced Series from Dale “Cougar” Armstrong and Wire-Sculpture today! During the presale for the Advanced Series, you’ll save 10% (and an additional 25% if you’re a Gold Club...

    • Posted October 21, 2010
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