All posts tagged "Jewelry Making Supplies"

  • Artistic Gift Ideas – Wire Jewelry Supplies

    It is the season for gift-buying and coming up with something unique for the "creatives" in your family can sometimes be a challenge. Well, here's a great new idea for gift giving that will fulfill any...

    • Posted December 10, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 9: Using “Tool Magic”

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 9, 2009 Question: Hi, Love your book!   I have the same question that I read today regarding “Tool Magic”.  I purchased some a while back, but have not yet tried it. ...

    • Posted December 9, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip: Cleaning with Baking Soda

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dale, I think you mentioned the baking soda cleaning method as a gentle cleaning some time ago. Is this the method where you line a bowl with foil, add about a...

    • Posted December 7, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 6: Bending Silver Pattern Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 6, 2009 Question: What is the best way to bend silver patterned wire?  I want to make bails from the 5 mm wire, but it is very hard to bend.  Is...

    • Posted December 6, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 5: Setting Stones in Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 5, 2009 Question: I bought a `box of rocks` of various cuts and sizes. Where can I find settings and/videos to set the stones in jewelry?  I ordered a video a...

    • Posted December 5, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 4: Protecting Copper from Tarnishing

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 4, 2009 Question: I just completed making a wire bracelet with bronzite beads.  I used copper for the wire because it matched the color of the beads better than either silver...

    • Posted December 4, 2009
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    Gift Giving Ideas for the Women in Your Life

    In case you don’t know or don’t remember, women love jewelry – jewelry of any kind. Some women even like to create their own jewelry. That’s why giving the gift of wire jewelry making supplies...

    • Posted November 30, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 26: Red Rouge

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Why should I use, and what is the proper way to use, “red rouge”? Answer: Personally I do not use red rouge, but I know a lot of folks who do...

    • Posted November 26, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip: Drilling Holes in Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: My husband is interested in drilling holes in gemstone beads or slabs that don’t have one yet. What’s the best way to go about it? What tools will we need? Answer:...

    • Posted November 23, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 21: What`s the Average Size for Bracelets?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 21, 2009 Question: What would be an average size bracelet?  If I were making bracelets for a future show, would I need a variety of sizes and what would they be?...

    • Posted November 21, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 20: Does Gold Filled Wire Come in 18kt?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 20, 2009 Question: Does gold filled wire come in 18kt? If yes, can you recommend where this can be purchased? Answer: After doing some extensive research, the only 18kt gold-filled wire...

    • Posted November 20, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 19: Uses for Scrap Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 19, 2009 Question: Your Tip of the Day states you can always find a use for 1` – 2` pieces of half round wire.  I haven`t figured our a use for...

    • Posted November 19, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 17: Difference Between 14kt Gold and Gold-Filled Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 17, 2009 Question: I have both 14kt gold and gold-filled wire in my inventory.  Is there an easy way to tell the difference? Answer: Without using a gold tester, which is...

    • Posted November 17, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 15: How to Prevent Tarnish

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 15, 2009 Question: What can I use to prevent tarnish resistant wire from turning color? Answer: Any wire can be kept clean for long periods of time, by storing it in...

    • Posted November 15, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 13: Spring Hard Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 13, 2009 Question: I was preparing to make a wire pendant and was reviewing the necessary pieces of wire I would need. The list called for a 21 gauge #8 spring-hard...

    • Posted November 13, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 12: Packing Finished Pieces for a Show

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 12, 2009 Question: I really liked Sherrie’s video of packing your supplies for travel, but what about packing your finished pieces to take to a show? Answer: Actually, I am answering...

    • Posted November 12, 2009
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