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  Daily Wire Tip Dec. 9: Using “Tool Magic”

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 9, 2009 Question: Hi, Love your book!   I have the same question that I read today regarding “Tool Magic”.  I purchased some a...

  • December 9, 2009
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• How to Edit a Jewelry Picture Using Photoshop

  Editing a Picture in PhotoShop By Mike Ault So, you have used a light box and lights, set the camera for the proper exposure, white balance and such, used...

  • Posted December 8, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip: Cleaning with Baking Soda

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dale, I think you mentioned the baking soda cleaning method as a gentle cleaning some time ago. Is this the method where you...

  • December 7, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Dec. 8: Where to Buy Copper or Brass Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 8, 2009 Question: Where can one find 16-20 gauge copper or brass wire? Answer: We actually have several tempers of both copper and...

  • December 7, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Dec. 6: Bending Silver Pattern Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 6, 2009 Question: What is the best way to bend silver patterned wire?  I want to make bails from the 5 mm wire,...

  • December 6, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Dec. 5: Setting Stones in Jewelry

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 5, 2009 Question: I bought a `box of rocks` of various cuts and sizes. Where can I find settings and/videos to set the...

  • December 5, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Dec. 4: Protecting Copper from Tarnishing

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 4, 2009 Question: I just completed making a wire bracelet with bronzite beads.  I used copper for the wire because it matched the...

  • December 4, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip Dec. 3: Visual of Display at Shows

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I just read your answer to packing to travel to shows with interest.  Would it be possible to see a picture of your...

  • Posted December 3, 2009
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• Shop for Wire Jewelry – on the Internet

  Buying gifts, especially wire jewelry, during the busy holiday season can be a challenge if you choose to go the retail route, in and out of stores. It...

  • Posted December 2, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Dec. 1: Working with Small Jump Rings

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: How on earth do you work with those tiny jump rings? Is there a special tool? Answer: Most of us use two pair...

  • December 1, 2009
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  Gift Giving Ideas for the Women in Your Life

  In case you don’t know or don’t remember, women love jewelry – jewelry of any kind. Some women even like to create their own jewelry. That’s why...

  • November 30, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip Nov. 29: How to Prevent Pin Vise From Breaking Wires

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 29, 2009 Last Day of The 3 Day Thanksgiving Sale – Don’t Miss Out! Question: I have a pin vise to twist wire,...

  • Posted November 29, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Nov. 28: What is Tibetan Silver?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: What is Tibetan Silver?  Is this another name for silver plated? Answer: Honestly I had never heard of ‘Tibetan’ silver when referring to...

  • November 28, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip: Customer Satisfaction

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: If taking an order for a custom piece, when finished, it isn’t what the client wanted, how do you charge for your labor...

  • Posted November 27, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Nov. 26: Red Rouge

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Why should I use, and what is the proper way to use, “red rouge”? Answer: Personally I do not use red rouge, but...

  • November 26, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip: Customer Order Policies

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I love doing custom/commission work. I usually talk with the customer to get an idea as to what they want, have them pick...

  • Posted November 25, 2009
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