All posts tagged "ear wires"

  • Featured Tool of the Week: Easy Ear Wire Maker #HOL-100.00

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for March 19, 2012 This week’s tool: Easy Ear Wire Maker, #HOL-100.00 Demonstration by Kate, JewelryTools.com You know, when I started out making jewelry, I was using premade surgical...

    • Posted March 19, 2012
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 11: What is a Cup Burr Used For?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 11, 2011 Question: I read your information on choosing the size of a cup burr, but have never heard of that tool. What is a cup burr used for? -Dorothy...

    • Posted October 10, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip August 25: Jewelry Wire for Earrings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for August 25, 2011 Question: I am an artisan and would like to make economical wire earrings. What type of wire do you recommend? Sterling silver is a bit too expensive for...

    • Posted August 24, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip August 16: Wire Temper for Ear Pins

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for August 16, 2011 Question: What gauge and temper of wire should be used to make ear pins, sweeps, or vines? -Linda in Westbrook, Connecticut Answer: To make ear pins that will...

    • Posted August 15, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 17: Wire for Ear Wires and Clasps

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 17, 2011 Question: I want to start making handmade earring wires and S-clasps in gold filled or bronze wire, probably 18 or 20-gauge. Should I be using half-hard or dead...

    • Posted May 16, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Greater Spring in Argentium Silver Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I’m using 20-gauge round half hard Argentium® Silver wire to make ear wires that go over the ear. I can’t get it to stay in shape, using the bracelet mandrel for...

    • Posted November 18, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 24: Hypoallergenic Ear Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 24, 2010 Question: What do you suggest, or do you carry something specific to use to make earrings for someone allergic to metals? -Ann in Danvers, Massachusetts Answer: Most often,...

    • Posted October 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Square Wire for Ear Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Can I use 21-gauge square wire to make ear wires? -Karen in Bar Harbor, Maine Answer: Actually, yes! You can use 21-gauge square wire to make ear wires. Here’s how: use...

    • Posted October 12, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 28: Gauge and Temper for Ear Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 28, 2010 Question: What gauge of 14kt gold filled and Sterling Silver wire will I need to make ear wires for earrings and what hardness? Thanks. -Gary in Moss Point, Mississippi...

    • Posted August 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 27: Silver and Nickel in Ear Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 27, 2010 Question: When making my earrings I had ordered Sterling Silver ear wires and lo and behold, they made everyone’s ears turn red and itch! Mine too! So in making...

    • Posted August 26, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 2: Making Matching Freeform Earrings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 2, 2010 Question: I have been doing some freeform wired earrings lately. I have tons of fun with the first one and always agonize over getting the second one to match!...

    • Posted July 1, 2010
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