All posts tagged "glass"

  • Gem Profile Apr. 5: Goldstone

    by Layna Palmer, Wire-Sculpture.com Goldstone Shop Goldstone Beads | Shop Goldstone Cabochons I’ve always liked goldstone; it’s not really gold, and it’s not really a stone, but it sure is pretty! So, if goldstone isn’t really gold...

    • Posted April 5, 2013
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 27: Simulated and Cubic Zirconia Stones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 27, 2011 Question: What’s the difference between simulated stones and Cubic Zirconia Stones? -Robert in California, Maryland Answer: In many cases, simulated stones are made of faceted glass. Glass is...

    • Posted February 26, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 15: Snapsets and Kiln-Fired Glass

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 15, 2010 Question: Can you use kiln-fired glass pieces you make yourself in snapsets? -Diane in Nuevo, California Answer: I see no reason you couldn’t use snapsets on your handcrafted glass....

    • Posted August 14, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 22: Will Liver of Sulfur Harm Lampwork Beads?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 22, 2010 Question: I am going to create a 16 gauge copper wire bracelet embellished with lampwork beads.  Can I immerse the bracelet in liver of sulfur without harming the lampwork beads...

    • Posted April 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 4: Alternative to Chain for Necklaces

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 04, 2010 Question: I have purchased some cut glass pendants and would like to know how to make a chain of sorts to hang them from for necklaces.  I do not...

    • Posted March 4, 2010
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