All posts tagged "wrap"

  • Daily Wire Tip August 3: Wire Wrapping “To Show”

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for August 3, 2011 Question: Dale, I have seen your reference several times in describing how to do certain wire performances as wire “to show,” but I have no idea what that...

    • Posted August 2, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wrapping a Bail is Simple with Technique and Tools

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dear Dale, my hands are getting stiff (old age), and I have some problems wrapping the wire around the top of the pendant where the bail will be placed. Any suggestions?...

    • Posted June 15, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 30: Flat Nose Pliers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 30, 2010 Question: I’m trying to make first bracelet in the Beginner DVD series. My flat nose pliers make too large a bend. I saw where you mentioned buying the...

    • Posted December 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 27: Wire Wrapped Cameo

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 27, 2010 Question: I would like to make a cameo wrapped in wire. Can you give some instruction on how its done? Answer: Cameos can be carved from many types of materials...

    • Posted May 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 17: Bails on Wrapped Pendants

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 17, 2010 Question: I have the most trouble making bails on my wrapped pendants.  They are often too thick at the base or unstable and I never know what to do with...

    • Posted May 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 6: How to Wrap a Broken Cabochon

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 06, 2010 Question: While finishing wrapping a cabochon the very side edge of the stone broke off.  Is there any way I can still wrap this stone and cover the raw edge,...

    • Posted May 6, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 4: Wrapping Pearls onto a Hair Grip

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 04, 2010 Question: I want to wire wrap pearls onto hair grips and have attempted this with 22g wire. However, it snaps and looks too chunky and untidy. Do you have any...

    • Posted April 4, 2010
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