All posts tagged "earrings"

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    Don’t Get Spooked!

    by Judy Ellis, Wirejewelry.com Wire Jewelry Tip for October 31st, 2016 JOGS 2017 – Don’t Get Spooked! Happy Halloween!!! Don’t get spooked – just join us in Tucson! Today we continue with our introduction of our 2017...

    • Posted October 31, 2016
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  • Wire Jewelry to Make as You Sell

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Tip for July 2, 2014 Wire Jewelry to Make as You Sell Today we will take another look at a question from one of our readers.  I’m sure some of you...

    • Posted July 2, 2014
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  • 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 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 May 24: All About Headpins

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 24, 2011 Question: I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I don’t know what headpins are, and I don’t know what they are used for. I guess it went completely over...

    • Posted May 23, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 7: Finishing Ear Wire Ends

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 7, 2011 Question: I am just getting started and would like to make some earrings (I have plenty of wire). How do I finish off the ends, so you can...

    • Posted February 6, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 16: Twisting Wire Evenly

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 16, 2011 Question: I have purchased your Beginner Series and am having a great time with the projects. My question is this: In your videos your twisted wire looks perfect...

    • Posted January 15, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 1: Donut Beads for Earrings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 1, 2010 Question: Where can I find the open circle beads used in the "15 Minute Earrings" jewelry idea? -Sheila in Swoyersville, Pennsyvania Answer: Hi Sheila, with the new categories...

    • Posted November 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 24: Metal Beads for Ear Wraps

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 24, 2010 Question: My daughter is allergic to most metals. I want to make her a pair of ear wraps for Christmas. I have some niobium wire. Is there anything...

    • Posted November 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 21: Headpin Gauges

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 21, 2010 Question: When ordering headpins, I’ve stuck to 22-gauge as noted in several of your patterns. But there’s quite an array of available sizes from my supplier, from .025″...

    • Posted November 20, 2010
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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: How to Use Earring Snapsets

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: How do you use the earring snapsets? I purchased the 6mm earring snapset with the 6mm stones to go in them, and I realized I don’t know how to use them...

    • Posted September 29, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 9: Mirror, Mirror

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 9, 2010 Question: When making earrings, I notice the instructions will say, “Make a second earring in the mirror image of the first.” Please explain how this is done, I’m...

    • Posted September 8, 2010
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  • 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 in Atlantic City, New Jersey Answer: The size...

    • Posted July 28, 2010
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