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• Daily Wire Tip April 21: How Do I Keep Square Wire From Twisting When Wrapping?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 21, 2010 Question: I’m fairly new at this and am having difficulty keeping the square wire “on the square” when wrapping around a bundle...

  • Posted April 21, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 20: How To Use Crimp Beads

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 20, 2010 Question: When I crimp a crimp bead the on the second step it never gets for me. Instead of folding over, the...

  • Posted April 20, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 19: Male Ring Pattern

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 19, 2010 Question: I am making my husband a ring using an oval black onyx glass bead and 20 ga sterling silver wire. What...

  • Posted April 19, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 18: Figuring Amount of Wire Left on Spool

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 18, 2010 Question: When you have a partially used spool of wire, and don’t know how much is left on the spool, what do...

  • Posted April 18, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 17: Wire Jewelry Ideas Without Using Gemstones

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 17, 2010 Question: Let me first of all thank you for the time you take to answer questions.  It Is rarity to have an...

  • Posted April 17, 2010
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• Natural Jasper Stones – Cabochon Gemstones

  Today we’re going to look at Jasper—specifically, what kinds of jasper are out there, where they come from, and what’s so special about picture jasper! A member of the...

  • Posted April 16, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 16: Can You Use Flitz in a Tumbler?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 16, 2010 Question: Can you use flitz in a tumbler to protect silver jewelry? If so with what media? Answer: I have to admit...

  • Posted April 16, 2010
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• 40% Off All CZs – Limited Time Sale!

  Hi Wire Sculptors! As you may remember, we got a whole new shipment of sparkling Cubic Zirconia gemstones in a little while ago. We just love these little gems,...

  • Posted April 15, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 15: Repairing Foil and Mirror Backs on Stones

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 15, 2010 Question: I have had some luck with metallic nail polish on the back of glass stones it can’t hurt to try just...

  • Posted April 15, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 14: Tumbling Your Jewelry

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 14, 2010 Question: I’m using a Lortone tumbler with stainless steel shot to polish/harden my sterling silver creations.  What medium should I use when...

  • Posted April 14, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 13: Where Can I Find Designer Stones?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 13, 2010 Question: The stone from the Kola peninsula in Russia that was used on the front cover of your book, is it available...

  • Posted April 13, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 12: How Do I Identify Unlabeled Stones and Beads?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 12, 2010 Question: In keeping with the “full disclosure to our customers” theme, do you know of a good resource to help me correctly...

  • Posted April 12, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 11: Hook Closures on Bracelets Pointing Away From Wrist

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 11, 2010 Question: Dale, in your book, you show making the bracelet so the hook opening points away from the wrist.  Other bracelet patterns...

  • Posted April 11, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 10: Dale “Cougar” Armstrong’s Wire Jewelry Book

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 10, 2010 Question: Several times, Dale has referred people to “my book.” I would like to purchase this item, but cannot find anything but...

  • Posted April 10, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 9: Cleaning Tarnish off Turquoise Jewelry

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 09, 2010 Question: When I wrap turquoise pendants, they turn black in areas from the silver rubbing against them. What can I do to...

  • Posted April 9, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 8: What is the Difference Between Different Plated Jewelry?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 08, 2010 Question: What is the difference between: gold plated, 12kt gold plated, 14kt gold plated jewelry? Does gold plated jewelry that doesn’t say...

  • Posted April 8, 2010
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