All posts tagged "Jewelry Making Supplies"

  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 30: Storing Jewelry Supplies

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 30, 2010 Question: What suggestions do you have for storing supplies? I have small bin compartments that I keep my beads in, but it is very hard to see what...

    • Posted November 29, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Smooth Ends on Wire Wrapped Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I’ve been using 24- to 20-gauge wire recently for wrapped rings. What do you suggest to smooth out the end of the wire that rests against the ring finger at the...

    • Posted November 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Adding Snapsets to Bundles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I am trying to attach a snapset with a gemstone in it to a wire bundle that has already been wrapped together. I was wondering if I should attach the snapset...

    • Posted October 21, 2010
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    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 16: Gluing Crystals to Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 16, 2010 Question: Do you know what type of adhesive would work to apply small flat back crystals to a gemstone (such as turquoise)? I want to incorporate this into...

    • Posted October 15, 2010
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    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 7: Variations on Woven Beaded Bracelet

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 7, 2010 Question: I am loving making your Woven Beaded Bracelet that you teach in the Beginners Series Part 4! However, I would love to incorporate other sizes and shapes...

    • Posted September 6, 2010
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    Daily Wire Tip Aug. 5: Foil Back Acrylic Stones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 5, 2010 Question: I have some lower priced acrylic stones that have silver backs to them that I use for jewelry for the really young girls to wear. The parents like...

    • Posted August 4, 2010
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    Daily Tip July 30: Quality Stamps and Tags

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 30, 2010 Question: Hi Dale, is there a stamp available with which to stamp a tag to include in a jewelry piece, which states its quality, such as 14kt Gold Fill?...

    • Posted July 29, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 13: Calculating Carat Weight

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 13, 2010 Question: Many of your gems are sized in mm. Is there a formula for determining the amount of carets a gem has? -Rebecca in Erie, Colorado Answer: All gems...

    • Posted July 12, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 10: Glue for Finishing Cords

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 10, 2010 Question: I’m a beginner. I made some leather/suede necklaces, and had a very hard time flattening or attaching the spring cord ends. I damaged two pliers and one cutter....

    • Posted July 9, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 6: Polishing Cloth Basics

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 6, 2010 Question: What’s the difference between the types of polishing cloths? And what’s the best way to remove any tarnish from Argentium wire? -Kalyna in Colorado Springs, Colorado Answer: Well,...

    • Posted July 5, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 1: Starting Local

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 1, 2010 Question: I am fairly new to this whole wire and beading thing, and as I do not want to start ordering online yet, I was wondering where the best...

    • Posted June 30, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 26: Good Tape for Wire Wrapping

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 26, 2010 Question: I just watched your video where you made an adjustable ring using four wires. What kind of black tape did you use to temporarily hold your wire ends...

    • Posted June 25, 2010
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  • Daily Tip: Can I Store Wire on a Spool?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: As an alternative to plastic bags of wire lying around, could I use empty spools to store my wire? Will it have any adverse effects on the performance of the wire?...

    • Posted June 13, 2010
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  • Current Gold Pricing and Fair Gold Wire Prices

    Is now a good time to buy gold? It’s a question that many jewelry makers need answered, but it’s a hard question to consider. As you know, the prices of precious metals fluctuate; many newspapers print the...

    • Posted June 7, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip June 7: Tape for Wire-Framing

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 07, 2010 Question: I am spending time in a town with no fabric store. Can you suggest another type of tape to use in wire-framing instead of the quilter’s tape? Thanks!...

    • Posted June 7, 2010
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  • Labradorite: Trendy Gem!

    We asked Dale what trend or theme she saw in the Tucson JOGS show this year. Her answer? Labradorite! Labradorite is named for the Labrador region of Canada, and it’s a beautiful gem, ranging in color and...

    • Posted May 3, 2010
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