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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 11: Source for Bezeling Information

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 11, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I am interesting in learning how to bezel. Where can I get information on how to bezel...

  • Posted April 10, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 10: Pricing Chain Maille Jewelry

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 10, 2011 Question: How would I price chain maille jewelry? -Donna in Springfield, Missouri Answer: Donna, chain maille is jewelry, and should...

  • Posted April 9, 2011
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  Daily Wire Tip Apr. 9: Smoothing Sharp Wire Ends

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 9, 2011 Question: Dale, what can I use to get rid of sharp wire ends? I have used a nail file without...

  • April 8, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 8: Perfect Chain for Wire Jewelry

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 8, 2011 Question: I am having trouble deciding the correct-sized chain to purchase for my projects. Is there a standard or a...

  • Posted April 7, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 7: Wrapping a Large Pearl Ring

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 7, 2011 Question: I need advice on making the Pharaoh Ring. I’m using a very big flat pearl, it’s about 18mm wide,...

  • Posted April 6, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 6: Cabochon Wrapping Tutorials

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 6, 2011 Question: I’m a beginner! I want to wire wrap stones and crystals that are undrilled. Can you suggest a tutorial...

  • Posted April 5, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 5: Square and Half Round Craft Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 5, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I have a question about craft wire. I know it comes in different colors and different gauges,...

  • Posted April 4, 2011
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  Daily Wire Tip Apr. 4: Gold Filled Jewelry Tags

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 4, 2011 Question: I have 14/20 gold filled wire, but cannot find a marking stamp for it. I want to mark it...

  • April 3, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 3: Making Prongs for Deeper Girdles

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 3, 2011 Question: Dale, I attended your classes at Wild Beads in Arlington, and they were great. Thank you so much for...

  • Posted April 3, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 2: Sheet Metal Gauge for Bead Caps

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 2, 2011 Question: I want to make bead caps using a disk cutter and dapper. What gauge of sheet metal (copper, brass,...

  • Posted April 1, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Apr. 1: Finished Leather Cord

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 1, 2011 Question: Dale, in a recent tip, you mentioned using a wide leather cord using half round wire on the end...

  • Posted March 31, 2011
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• Winners of our Coiling and Weaving Presale Contest!

  I’m so pleased to announce that there were 195 winners of our Coiling and Weaving DVD Presale Contest! Congratulations to each and every one of you, and thank you...

  • Posted March 31, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip: The Perfect Wire for a Handmade Clasp

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I watched a video on how to make a Double Wire Wrapped Hook. What are my options as far as hardness, material, and...

  • Posted March 30, 2011
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• Daily Wire Tip Mar. 30: Tools for Drilling Cabochons

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for March 30, 2011 Question: I have some cabs that are relatively thin and I would like to know how to drill a hole...

  • Posted March 29, 2011
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  Introducing Coiling & Weaving Wire Jewelry DVDs

  I have such an exciting announcement for you today! As all of you know, Dale “Cougar” Armstrong is well-known for her work in square wire. And you’ve probably wondered,...

  • March 29, 2011
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  Daily Wire Tip Mar. 29: Seashell Jewelry with an Underwater Finish

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for March 29, 2011 Question: Hi Dale! While at the Wire-Sculpture 2010 Florida Wired Retreat, I took some time to collect some seashells. Many...

  • March 28, 2011
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