All posts tagged "Jewelry Making Supplies"

  • Daily Wire Tip April 30: Can I Use the Copper Wire From Electrical Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 30, 2010 Question: Is there any reason that I couldn’t use copper wire that was used as electrical wire? Answer: No, there is no reason why recycled copper wire cannot be used...

    • Posted April 30, 2010
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  • Natural Jasper Stones – Cabochon Gemstones

    Today we’re going to look at Jasper—specifically, what kinds of jasper are out there, where they come from, and what’s so special about picture jasper! A member of the chalcedony family, jasper is extremely versatile; it has...

    • Posted April 16, 2010
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  • 40% Off All CZs – Limited Time Sale!

    Hi Wire Sculptors! As you may remember, we got a whole new shipment of sparkling Cubic Zirconia gemstones in a little while ago. We just love these little gems, and we bet you do, too! Well, I...

    • Posted April 15, 2010
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  • Jewelry Making Tools – Storage Solutions

    One thing that’s common among wire jewelry artists, and anyone who works with beads, too, is the storage issue! You’ve got all this great wire, stones, and jewelry making tools, but where on earth do you put...

    • Posted April 1, 2010
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    Daily Wire Tip: Ideas for Inexpensive Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I live in an area that doesn’t seem to want to pay more than $20.00 for anything so I’ve been using silver-plate and gold-plate to make my items…What kind of items...

    • Posted March 10, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 7: What is Quilter`s Tape?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 07, 2010 Question: What is quilter`s tape? Answer:   Quilter’s tape is an adhesive tape that was made for the seamstress, as a way to hold quilting projects together while stitching....

    • Posted March 7, 2010
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  • February Gemshows in Tucson 2010

    I hope you enjoy reading this article about our past experiences in Tucson, Arizona. But we can’t wait to see you at the upcoming Tucson 2013 Shows: specifically, the JOGS Show, where the Wire-Sculpture and JewelryTools.com crew...

    • Posted February 17, 2010
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  • How to Use Twitter as a Wire Jewelry Artist

    As a wire jewelry artist you will need many paths to your target audience – your market for distribution of your designs.  One way, that has no cost other than your time daily, is the new and...

    • Posted January 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 7: What is a 7-Prong Bell Cap Used For?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 07, 2010 Question: What is a 7 prong, or any prong for that matter, bell cap used for? Answer: As a child, my mom taught my brother and me to tumble rocks,...

    • Posted January 7, 2010
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  • Using a Polishing Cloth

    Using a Polishing Cloth For our collection of Polishing Cloths and Rouge, Click here! To View Our Large Selection of Instructional DVDs – Click Here

    • Posted January 5, 2010
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  • New Year Resolutions – Put Your Artistic Talents to Work!

    The New Year is fast approaching and its common for each of us to examine our life and look for areas of change. One common thrust toward new choices is the commitment to make a better...

    • Posted December 23, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 21: What is Silicon Carbide Cloth?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 21, 2009 What is Silicon Carbide Cloth? Question: What is silicon carbide cloth? I’ve seen it suggested in a jewelry-making book to be used for smoothing wire ends. Answer: Silicon Carbide...

    • Posted December 21, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 20: Where to Buy Beads and Wire at Wholesale Prices

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 20, 2009 Question: Where can I buy gold filled beads and wire for wholesale prices reasonably? Answer: The best way to purchase anything wholesale is to obtain a business/resale license and...

    • Posted December 20, 2009
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  • Last Minute Shopping Ideas for Your Gal

    Ok - so you've waited until the last minute to shop for gifts and now that its getting down to the wire, you feel less like going out there and braving the crowds in the store. ...

    • Posted December 18, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 16: Crimp Beads & Bead Covers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 16, 2009 Question: I am having a horrible time using crimp beads. I have tried just about everything. I have 2 crimping tools, I can get a good solid crimp using...

    • Posted December 16, 2009
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    Printing Wire Jewelry Instructions Found on a Website

    Finding instructions of any kind on the Internet is getting pretty easy to do these days. Printing those instructions so that you can have them in front of you when you're carrying out the described tasks...

    • Posted December 14, 2009
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