All posts tagged "cabochon"

  • Daily Wire Tip April 2: Wire Size for Wrapping a Cabochon

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 02, 2010 Question: I have a 14mm cabochon and its my first time wrapping a cabochon, and I would like to make a pendant out of it. Which wire gauge would be good for...

    • Posted April 2, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 3: Wrapping Small Stones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 03, 2010 Question: I was given two very fiery opal cabs that measure 9 x 6 mm.  Can I wire wrap something this size and this fragile?  What else can I...

    • Posted March 3, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 26: Keeping Square Wire Straight and Flat

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 26, 2010 Question: I am new to wire wrapping and would like to know how to keep multiple strands of square wire all straight and flat when adding your half round wraps when...

    • Posted February 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Shining Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: How do you get that perfect mirror shine on your focal gemstones? Answer: As I am not sure which type of stone you mean, cabochon or faceted, I’ll give a general...

    • Posted February 24, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 22: Where to Place Wraps on Free-Form Pieces

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 22, 2010 Question: When wire-wrapping, how do you decide where to put the wraps, especially on a free-form piece? Answer: In my opinion, the easiest way to decide where to place the...

    • Posted February 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 23: Using an Odd Shaped Stone to Make a Ring

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 23, 2010 Question: I have a customer that gave me a stone and said she wanted a ring made. Well, the stone is not a normal stone that you would put in...

    • Posted January 23, 2010
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