All posts tagged "Jewelry Making Supplies"

  • Crystal opal cabochons
    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 25: Wrapping Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 25, 2009 Question: I have several questions: Where can I find inexpensive cabochons? Whats the smallest cabochon for a necklace in mm since they all seem to be measured that way...

    • Posted October 25, 2009
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  • Jane Duke wire created this 14kt gold-filled bracelet with garnets and freshwater pearls.
    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 24: Do Raw Garnets Need to Be Tumbled?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 24, 2009 Question: Do raw garnets need to be tumbled or can they just be polished? Answer: `Raw` or natural garnets can be worked in many different ways. In my opinion,...

    • Posted October 24, 2009
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  • Copper Jasper Bracelet
    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 21: Is Copper or Brass Wire Better for Practicing?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 21, 2009 Question: I just ordered copper wire to practice with using Dale Armstrong’s new book.  I am so excited but hope that I ordered the correct wire.  Is it better...

    • Posted October 21, 2009
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  • Make Holiday Gifts for your Friends and Get Paid!

    At the holidays each of us is looking for ways to find something special for the ones we love and what better way than to have a piece of jewelry hand-crafted! This year, remind your friends...

    • Posted October 20, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 20: What Size of Wire is Best for 4mm Beads?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 20, 2009 Question: I want to buy the 4 mm sterling silver sparkle bead with 1.3 mm hole, what size of wire sterling silver gauge should I get?  How do I...

    • Posted October 20, 2009
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  • Make Your Holiday Gifts – Wire Jewelry

    The holidays are quickly approaching and each of us has a long list of gift items to buy over the next couple of months! How about looking into the fun craft of wire jewelry making and...

    • Posted October 15, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 14: Wrapping a Larger Stone

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 14, 2009 Question: I bought a green Sapphire 18mm trillion cut.  How can I go about wrapping a stone this large to look nice?  I tried once and what a mess....

    • Posted October 14, 2009
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  • policy
    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 13: Writing a Return Policy

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 13, 2009 Question: What should I write in my return policy for my website? Answer: Any and all terms and conditions you decide to use should be whatever you feel comfortable...

    • Posted October 13, 2009
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  • Baltic Amber Earrings by Dale Cougar Armstrong
    Let`s Talk about Amber!

    Gem Talk: Talking about Amber By: Dale “Cougar” Armstrong   This video requires Adobe Flash player. If you don’t already have Flash Player, click here to install it in under a minute for FREE! To View Our...

    • Posted October 12, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 11: Ionic Jewelry Cleaner

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 11, 2009 Question: I have an ionic jewelry cleaner and when I use it for my sterling silver jewelry I get black marks on the silver. Is there anything I can...

    • Posted October 11, 2009
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  • category121
    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 10: Chinese Donut

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 10, 2009 Question: How to you figure out how much wire to use when wrapping a Chinese donut?  Is there a formula taking into consideration the size of the donut? Answer:...

    • Posted October 10, 2009
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  • Make Your Own Jewelry to Match Whatever!

    Do you love jewelry and wish you could make your own? Do you often search for pieces of jewelry to match what you like but have a hard time finding the right shape or color?...

    • Posted October 9, 2009
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  • bright aventurine in wire wrapped rings
    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 7: Wrapping a Very Small Cabochon

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 7, 2009 Question: What gauge and temper wire could be used to wrap a very small cabochon, to maybe set in a ring? Answer: Most wire ring designs incorporate the stone...

    • Posted October 7, 2009
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  • Start Creating Wire Jewelry using a Pattern Supply Kit

    If you’re feeling the urge to make some wire jewelry and have never done it before, you’ll want your first project to be successful. I know when I first started I went out and bought all...

    • Posted October 6, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 3: What is Rolled Gold Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 3, 2009 Question: What is rolled gold wire? Does it hold up better than any of the products Ive used before or does it fade like gold plate? Eventually, I`d like...

    • Posted October 3, 2009
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  • czechglass
    Daily Wire Tip Oct. 2: Czech Glass

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 2, 2009 Czech Glass Question: You answered a question re disclosing content of items sold, re lead content etc.  Your answer mentioned Czech glass. Does all Czechoslovakian Glass contain lead? Answer:...

    • Posted October 2, 2009
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