All posts tagged "Jewelry Making Supplies"

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    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 26: Ring Mandrel

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 26, 2009 Question: Is it necessary to have a steel ring mandrel? I have a  black plastic one and the wire seems to slip. Would this happen with a steel one?...

    • Posted September 26, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 25: Tucking Wire Ends

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 25, 2009 Question: My problem is when I go to finish off a piece, I have to tuck the ends down.  Is there a secret to the tucking of the ends?...

    • Posted September 25, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 24: How to Use Bail Making Pliers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 24, 2009 Question: How do I use bail making pliers? Answer: Bail making pliers are simply pliers whose jaws are cylindrical in shape and usually two different and ungraduated sizes. Although...

    • Posted September 24, 2009
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  • Take Photos of your Wire Jewelry using a Lightbox – Part 2

    Once you are ready to begin, see if your camera allows adjustment of white balance. White balance will either be done as preset types of light (incandescent, tungsten, sunlight, cloudy, florescent, etc) or as temperature. Using the...

    • Posted September 23, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 23: French Hooks

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 23, 2009 Question: Could I use silver-plated and/or gold-plated headpins or eye pins to make french hooks? Answer: Although plated wire can be used to make anything, personally I do not...

    • Posted September 23, 2009
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  • Take Photos of your Wire Jewelry using a Lightbox – Part 1

    by Mike Ault So you’ve designed and made an absolutely gorgeous piece of wire jewelry and want to get it on your website as soon as possible so it can be seen and generate sales. You take...

    • Posted September 22, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 20: Questions for Beginners

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 20, 2009 Question: I am new to wire jewelry.  I am interested in “wrapping” odd shaped stones.  Would stainless wire be best?  If not, what would you use?  Which gauge do...

    • Posted September 20, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 19: Adhesive for Ivory

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 19, 2009 Question: I have an ivory piece that has broken. Can you recommend an adhesive that will not damage the ivory? Answer: For accurate answers to certain questions I often...

    • Posted September 19, 2009
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  • Ready to Get Serious About your Jewelry Making Hobby?

    At some point in your wire jewelry making hobby you start to realize that you are good enough to “sell this stuff!” And then the next step is you’re going to have to take it seriously...

    • Posted September 18, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 18: What`s the Difference Between 21 and 22 Gauge Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 18, 2009 Question: I noticed that you offer 21 gauge wire and 22 gauge wire.  Is there that much of a difference and could they be interchanged? Answer: In my opinion,...

    • Posted September 18, 2009
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  • Just a Reminder to all of our Wire Jewelry Makers…

    We at Wire-Sculpture really care about the craft of wire jewelry making and those of you who work at it as a profession as well as those of you who just make jewelry for the love of...

    • Posted September 17, 2009
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  • Wire Jewelry Contest Winner Determined!

    September 15, 2009—Salt Lake City, UT. Wire-Sculpture.com has announced the winner of their 2009 “Inspired Druzy” Jewelry Contest by naming Ms. Rhonda Chase, with her piece entitled “Crystal Cave,” the Grand Prize Winner. As...

    • Posted September 15, 2009
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  • Automatic Wire Twister
    Extremely Easy Ways to Twist Jewelry Wire

    Discover two extremely easy methods to twist your jewelry wire - and get the perfect twist to compliment your unique piece of jewelry!

    • Posted September 15, 2009
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    Creating an Independent Bail

    Learn a simple and efficient way to create a beautiful independent bail for your next jewelry project!

    • Posted September 15, 2009
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    Creating a Rosary Link

    Never has creating a rosary link been so easy. With Sherrie LIngerfelt`s easy-to-follow style of teaching - you`ll be able to create your own rosary link in no time!

    • Posted September 15, 2009
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    Creating a Double Wire Wrapped Hook

    Join Sherrie Lingerfelt as she teaches you an easy way to make a double wire wrapped hook for your unique jewelry pieces!

    • Posted September 15, 2009
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