All posts tagged "wrapping"

  • 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 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. 3: Making Prongs for Deeper Girdles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 3, 2011 Question: Dale, I attended your classes at Wild Beads in Arlington, and they were great. Thank you so much for bringing your classes to our part of the...

    • Posted April 3, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 19: Wire Wrapping Andalusite

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 19, 2011 Question: There is an abundance of Andalusite in my area. I’ve tried to work with it with little luck, as far as achieving a water shine, so I...

    • Posted January 18, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 28: Wrapping a Rectangle Cab

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 28, 2010 Question: I have a rectangular cab to wrap. I’m doing everything I’m supposed to, my question is, where in the rectangle do I put my half round wraps?...

    • Posted December 28, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 14: Easy Wire Wrapping Ideas

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 14, 2010 Question: I want to learn how to wire wrap a stone that doesn’t have a drilled hole. I am a beginner at this. Do you have any DVDs...

    • Posted December 13, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wrapping Ungirdled Cabs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I have a lot of cabs, but they don’t have the girdled edge, and are hard to wire wrap. Do you have any suggestions? -Kris in Woodinville, Washington Answer: To make...

    • Posted October 16, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 30: Removing Residue From Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 30, 2010 Question: I’m new at Wire Wrapping, and I use the quilter’s tape on my wires. It leaves glue on my wire and I don’t know what to use to clean...

    • Posted May 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 29: Wire Wrapping DVDs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 29, 2010 Question: How can I arrange to get only your DVDs relative to wire wrapping? Answer: Each set of instructional DVDs is all about wire wrapping! You can either purchase them...

    • Posted May 29, 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 16: How to Keep From Scratching Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 16, 2010 Question: I can’t seem to keep from scratching or nicking the wire when I wrap.  I have very shaky hands, but I refuse to give up.  Would a nylon tip...

    • Posted May 16, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 9: Wrapping Long Lengths of Fine Gauge Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 09, 2010 Question: Do you have any tips for wrapping with long lengths of fine gauge wire? I find it keeps twisting and breaking. Answer: As you didn’t mention if the wire...

    • Posted May 9, 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 21: How Do I Keep Square Wire From Twisting When Wrapping?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 21, 2010 Question: I’m fairly new at this and am having difficulty keeping the square wire “on the square” when wrapping around a bundle of wires. How does one keep the wire...

    • Posted April 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 17: Wire Jewelry Ideas Without Using Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 17, 2010 Question: Let me first of all thank you for the time you take to answer questions.  It Is rarity to have an “expert” willing to help beginners for free.  I...

    • Posted April 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 2: Wire Size for Wrapping a Cabochon

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 02, 2010 Question: I have a 14mm cabochon and its my first time wrapping a cabochon, and I would like to make a pendant out of it. Which wire gauge would be good for...

    • Posted April 2, 2010
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