All posts tagged "gold filled"

  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 1: Wire for a Versatile Beaded Necklace

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 1, 2011 Question: I would like to use a strong wire, not too heavy to make a beaded necklace that you could twist into the shape you want. Every time...

    • Posted August 31, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip June 7: Skin Response to Gold Filled Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for June 7, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I had so much fun at your cabochon link class up at Bead Fest Wire in PA this year! I was so happy to finally...

    • Posted June 6, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 3: Forging Gold Filled Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 3, 2011 Question: I am pretty new at wire jewelry and loving it. My question is: If I were to use 18 or 16-gauge gold filled wire to make a...

    • Posted May 2, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: What Does 14/20 Gold Filled Mean?

    We’ve Updated Our Blog! Discover over 1,000 FREE Jewelry-Making Patterns & Wire Jewelry Tips Today. Click Here to view this Wire Jewelry Tip’s NEW Design! Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Hi Dale- I have a question...

    • Posted March 9, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 4: 18kt Gold Fill vs. 18kt Vermeil

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 4, 2010 Question: Which is considered higher quality, 18kt gold fill or 18kt vermeil? -Melody in Durham, North Carolina Answer: The difference between gold fill and vermeil is the thickness...

    • Posted October 3, 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 April 3: Wire Jewelry for a Home Party

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 03, 2010 Question: I am working on making enough jewelry to have a party.  How many pieces do you think I need to have to have a successful home party? Answer: As...

    • Posted April 3, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 1: Storing Your Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 01, 2010 Question: I would like to know what you think is the best way to store your Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Jewelry in between shows and sales. Answer: For...

    • Posted March 1, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 4: Where to Find Longer Pattern Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 04, 2010 Question: Your answer concerning the length of pattern wire (6in.) was quite enlightening, however, you failed to tell us where we can get longer pieces. Is it available at Wire-Sculpture?...

    • Posted February 4, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 14: Removing Burrs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 14, 2010 Question: I do a lot of chain maille projects. I make my own rings with a pro ring maker out of gold filled and sterling with a copper core. What...

    • Posted January 14, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 4: What is Pattern Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 04, 2010 Question: I’m so new to wire that I don’t even know what “pattern” wire is or what one would use it for.  Could you clarify this for me? Answer: Pattern...

    • Posted January 4, 2010
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