Latest News

• Daily Wire Tip Aug. 11: Converting Pins to Bracelet Charms

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 11, 2010 Question: Related to the Tip of the Day for July 14; any thoughts on how to convert these service or commemorative...

  • Posted August 10, 2010
  • 6
• Daily Wire Tip Aug. 10: Identifying Rocks & Minerals

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 10, 2010 Question: I have been collecting rocks for a while, but I don’t know how to identify them. How can I learn...

  • Posted August 9, 2010
  • 3
• Daily Wire Tip Aug. 9: Proper Care of Pearls and Opals

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 9, 2010 Question: What does “dehydrated” mean when it comes to certain types of semi-precious stones and pearls? -Lorraine in Alamosa, Colorado Answer:...

  • Posted August 8, 2010
  • 8
• Daily Wire Tip Aug. 8: Argentium Silver Care

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 8, 2010 Question: I have fallen in love with your Anti-Tarnish Sterling Silver wire. Its sparkle looks like diamonds in the sun! But...

  • Posted August 7, 2010
  • 6
• Daily Wire Tip Aug. 7: What is Vermeil?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 7, 2010 Question: Could you tell me about vermeil? I have a bracelet that is marked 925 FAS and is gold in color....

  • Posted August 6, 2010
  • 5
• Daily Tip Aug. 6: Wire Metal Substitutions

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 6, 2010 Question: Can you substitute artistic, German, Argentium or silver plated wire in place of sterling silver, as long as the piece...

  • Posted August 5, 2010
  • 7
• 
  Daily Wire Tip Aug. 5: Foil Back Acrylic Stones

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 5, 2010 Question: I have some lower priced acrylic stones that have silver backs to them that I use for jewelry for the...

  • August 4, 2010
  • 9
• Daily Wire Tip: Wire Gauges for Various Jewelry Styles

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I am prepared to start wire working after a year or two of reading numerous questions and responses, as well as many success...

  • Posted August 3, 2010
  • 17
• Cool Anklets are HOT!

  by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong, Wire-Sculpture.com A gentleman/student-friend of mine, Jack from New Jersey, sent me an email the other day, asking about anklets. You have all heard me say...

  • Posted August 3, 2010
  • 10
• Daily Wire Tip Aug. 3: Wrapping Small Gemstones

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 3, 2010 Question: What would be the smallest size gem stone that I could use to wire wrap? -Karen in Dallas, Georgia Answer:...

  • Posted August 2, 2010
  • 7
• Daily Wire Tip Aug. 2: Help with Pricing Wire Jewelry

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 2, 2010 Question: I have trouble knowing how to price my jewelry! Some say I am too high, and others say I am...

  • Posted August 1, 2010
  • 8
• Daily Wire Tip Aug. 1: Twisted Wire Tips

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 1, 2010 Question: I want to start making some jewelry with twisted wire. A friend recently showed me how to twist square wire...

  • Posted July 31, 2010
  • 1
• Daily Wire Tip July 31: Making a Bail with Pattern Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 31, 2010 Question: I have a large citrine I want to make into a pendant, but it is very deep. I would like...

  • Posted July 30, 2010
  • 4
• 
  Daily Tip July 30: Quality Stamps and Tags

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 30, 2010 Question: Hi Dale, is there a stamp available with which to stamp a tag to include in a jewelry piece, which...

  • July 29, 2010
  • 4
• Daily Wire Tip July 29: Wire Gauge for Hoop Earrings

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 29, 2010 Question: What gauge of wire do I use for hoop ear rings? Everything I try seems to be too light. -Cookie...

  • Posted July 28, 2010
  • 0
• Daily Wire Tip July 28: Wire Gauge Measurements

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 28, 2010 Question: Sometimes I’ve noticed that wire is sold by decimal measurement. Is there a conversion chart to establish the gauge? -Sue...

  • Posted July 27, 2010
  • 2