All posts tagged "sterling"

  • Daily Tip June 25: Why is my Sterling Silver Magnetic?

    We’ve Updated Our Blog! Discover over 1,000 FREE Jewelry-Making Patterns & Wire Jewelry Tips Today. Click Here to view this Wire Jewelry Tip’s NEW Design! Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Updated: July 5th, 2024 Question: I bought...

    • Posted June 24, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 26: Telling Metals Apart

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 26, 2010 Question: Is there any good way to sort silver and gold tone from sterling and true gold? Some of my first bits got put into the wrong bags so now...

    • Posted May 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 18: When to Use Dead Soft Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 18, 2010 Question: I have seen confusing information on what type of wire to use for various projects.  Could you tell me when it is best to use dead soft wire?  For...

    • Posted May 18, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 15: Working From the Coil

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 15, 2010 Question: How do I make long earring wires from bulk lengths of sterling wire?  What gauge and how do you get smooth ends? Answer: I am thinking that you are...

    • Posted May 15, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 27: Can I Recycle Leftover Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 27, 2010 Question: I have small pieces of gold fill, brass, copper and sterling wire left over.  Do you know of any place or way to recycle these? Answer: Many recycle centers...

    • Posted April 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 26: Wire Wrap Ideas for Beginners

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 26, 2010 Question: Should I always use gold or sterling silver “filled” wire for wrapping or is it possible to use other wires. I have fallen in love with wire wrapping. Help...

    • Posted April 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 9: Cleaning Tarnish off Turquoise Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 09, 2010 Question: When I wrap turquoise pendants, they turn black in areas from the silver rubbing against them. What can I do to take this off of the gemstone? Answer: Turquoise...

    • Posted April 9, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 30: Best Practice Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 30, 2010 Question: New to wire wrapping, I hesitate to use sterling silver wire to practice.  What is the best wire to use to practice with? Answer: Some folks like to...

    • Posted March 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 14: Removing Burrs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 14, 2010 Question: I do a lot of chain maille projects. I make my own rings with a pro ring maker out of gold filled and sterling with a copper core. What...

    • Posted January 14, 2010
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