All posts tagged "wire temper"

  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 28: Choosing Wire for Projects

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 28, 2011 Question: I need to learn about how to pick the wire for a ring or bracelet. How do I know what I’m supposed to use? -Ramona in Jersey...

    • Posted January 27, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Copper Wire Temper

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dale, I have to come clean. I am not a wire artist, always been afraid to try it, because precious metal is so high these days. I’ve been doing intricate bead...

    • Posted December 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Silver Temper for Stone Pendants

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: What is the best temper of sterling silver wire; dead-soft verses half-hard for wire wrapping semi-precious stones both rough and faceted? Probably into pendants. I have been working with copper splashes...

    • Posted December 12, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 28: Gauge and Temper for Ear Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 28, 2010 Question: What gauge of 14kt gold filled and Sterling Silver wire will I need to make ear wires for earrings and what hardness? Thanks. -Gary in Moss Point, Mississippi...

    • Posted August 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 17: What Type of Wire Should Be Used To Make Necklace Clasps?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 17, 2009 Question: I would like to make the clasps for necklace in sterling silver.  What type of wire would be most appropriate? Answer: The most often used wire shape to...

    • Posted October 17, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 26: Choosing Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 26, 2009 Question: What is the rule of thumb for uses of gauges, temper of wire? Most projects I see recommend half-hard wire. Answer: As the artist and creator, you are...

    • Posted September 27, 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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