All posts tagged "design"

  • Daily Wire Tip May 19: Making Wire Jewelry with Crystals

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 19, 2011 Question: I was wondering if the insides of a geode can be used in jewelry or will the crystals just crumble apart? Thanks! -Cindy in Lake Station, Indiana...

    • Posted May 18, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 8: Perfect Chain for Wire Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 8, 2011 Question: I am having trouble deciding the correct-sized chain to purchase for my projects. Is there a standard or a rule of thumb I can refer to? -Dorothy...

    • Posted April 7, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 21: Wired Leaf Design

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 21, 2011 Question: I’m looking for a wire sculpted Leaf Pattern just with wire alone. I’ve scanned the websites and can’t seem to find anything. Would appreciate some information where...

    • Posted January 20, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Jazz up Your Jewelry!

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I make jewelry and love it. Recently I did a show and was told I make dull and granny jewelry. That hurt so bad- I don’t want my jewelry in that...

    • Posted December 5, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Why Use a Designer’s Notebook?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dale, you speak of a “designer’s notebook.” My designs come “out of nowhere,” so I don’t put them on paper. What do you use a notebook for? Just for customers’ requests,...

    • Posted November 14, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 14: To Tarnish or Not To Tarnish

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 14, 2010 Question: I want to make a silver and copper bracelet. Which works best with copper, Sterling Silver or Anti-Tarnish Silver? -Marilyn in Canyon, Texas Answer: As the designer...

    • Posted November 13, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 25: Match or Clash? Clasps with Colored Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 25, 2010 Question: When using colored wire/jump rings, what is the best color choice for clasps, etc? -Meredith in Calgary, Alberta Answer: As the designer, you will be the one...

    • Posted October 24, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 23: Measuring for a Bracelet

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 23, 2010 Question: When making a wire bracelet how do you measure to determine how long to make it? Answer: Well, the length of the bracelet depends on why you are making...

    • Posted May 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 21: When to Use 4 1/2″ Flat Nose Prong Making Pliers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 21, 2010 Question: I recently bought a pair of 4 1/2 Inch Flat Nose Prong Making Pliers 1mm and would like to know how to use them. I can’t seem to find...

    • Posted May 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 3: Pharaoh Ring Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 03, 2010 Question: I have been making a few Pharoh rings and am wondering if there is some place where I can get an idea of a different configuration for the middle...

    • Posted May 3, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 19: Male Ring Pattern

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 19, 2010 Question: I am making my husband a ring using an oval black onyx glass bead and 20 ga sterling silver wire. What kind of pattern is used for making a...

    • Posted April 19, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 28: How to Make a Ring Out of a Cameo

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 28, 2010 Question: My question is, what is the best way to make a ring out of a cameo?  Can one be made with prongs or is it better to use...

    • Posted March 28, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 12: How to Make a Frame Bundle

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 12, 2010 Question: Is there a video showing how to make a frame bundle?  I have been trying to design something like this and I am not having very much luck. Answer:...

    • Posted February 12, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 25: Easy Beginner Design

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 25, 2010 Question: What design would be an easy design that sells well for a beginner? Answer: Many of the designs on our Free Jewelry Making Patterns page and also included in...

    • Posted January 25, 2010
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