All posts tagged "ring"

  • Five Things Ring
    The 5-Minute, 5-Things Ring

    by Judy Ellis, Wire-Sculpture.com Daily Wire Jewelry Tip May 15th, 2015 A 5-Minute Project for 5-15-15 In honor of today’s date: 5-15-15, I thought we’d re-visit a great tip that we received from our good friend Kate...

    • Posted May 15, 2015
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  • Featured Tool August 6: Hardwood Ring Clamp #RCL-650.00

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for August 6, 2012 This week’s tool: Hardwood Ring Clamp, #RCL-650.00 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the Hardwood Ring Clamp RCL-650.00. When cleaning,...

    • Posted August 6, 2012
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  • Wire Jewelry Idea March 28: Body Jewelry & Adornment

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Wire Jewelry Idea for March 28, 2012 Stuck in a jewelry-making rut? Maybe it’s time to step away from what you’re used to, and try adapting your style to a different type of...

    • Posted March 28, 2012
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  • Featured Tool of the Week: Finger Gauge GAU-251.00

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for January 9, 2012 sponsored by JewelryTools.com This week’s tool: Finger Gauges, Item # GAU-251.00 Demonstration by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the GAU-251.00 Finger...

    • Posted January 9, 2012
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 10: Jewelry Wire for Wrapped Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 10, 2011 Question: What is the best gauge of wire to use to make rings? I decided to get into wire jewelry to add to my style of jewelry making...

    • Posted October 9, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 26: When a Culet is Too Tall for a Ring

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 26, 2011 Question: Can anything be done or correction made to a completed ring when the culet hits the finger? -Virginia in York, Pennsylvania Answer: With regards to a prong...

    • Posted April 25, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 25: Crystal Wave Ring Finishing Tips

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 25, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I’ve made the Crystal Wave Ring several times. In the last steps, I’m having difficulty judging how much wire to cut off and curl under...

    • Posted April 24, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 22: Prevent Scratches on Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 22, 2011 Question: How do I prevent scratches on my cabs when I adjust the top wire on pendants and rings, such as the Pharaohs Ring? -Pamela in Roblin, Manitoba,...

    • Posted April 21, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 7: Wrapping a Large Pearl Ring

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 7, 2011 Question: I need advice on making the Pharaoh Ring. I’m using a very big flat pearl, it’s about 18mm wide, any ideas? Or maybe another ring style? I...

    • Posted April 6, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Mar. 17: Adjusting a Ring for Thicker Cabochons

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for March 17, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I love the Daily Tips! I bought the Classic Cab/Pharaoh’s Ring DVD, Beginner Series 7. I had success with a thin cab, but need some...

    • Posted March 16, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 29: Using Round Wire in Traditional Ring Designs?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 29, 2011 Question: Hi Dale, I always see you using half round or square wire in your ring projects. My question is, could you use round wire, and if so,...

    • Posted January 28, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 27: Prong Ring Pattern Criteria

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 27, 2011 Question: What is the best pattern to use for a prong set ring? -Pat in Lewistown, Illinois Answer: In my opinion, true prongs need to form to whatever...

    • Posted January 27, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 11: Trillion Ring Designs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 11, 2010 Question: I have several 12mm trillion stones that I would like to use somehow. I have searched the internet and books and I have not found any ring...

    • Posted December 11, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 17: Culet Depth vs. Pavilion Length

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 17, 2010 Question: Dale, I have your prong ring DVD. Your procedure for measuring the depth of the culet was shown on the DVD. You came up with 5mm and...

    • Posted November 17, 2010
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  • Cool Anklets are HOT!

    by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong, Wire-Sculpture.com A gentleman/student-friend of mine, Jack from New Jersey, sent me an email the other day, asking about anklets. You have all heard me say that a lot of my personal inspiration comes...

    • Posted August 3, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 14: Upcycling Service Pins

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 14, 2010 Question: Dale, do you have suggestions for making jewelry – perhaps a necklace – from “service pins”? They look like a tie tac and are given for so many...

    • Posted July 13, 2010
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