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  • The Colorful World of Fluorescent Rocks

    The Colorful World of Fluorescent Rocks By: Dale “Cougar” Armstrong To View Our Large Selection of Instructional DVDs – Click Here

    • Posted December 28, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 27: Mixing Sterling Silver and Argentium

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 27, 2009 Question: I am running low on wire inventory, and can`t afford to buy more stock just yet.  I need to make some designs in all sterling. Can I make...

    • Posted December 27, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 26: Designing Original Pieces

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 26, 2009 Question: How do you keep from getting discouraged when you’ve designed something you think is going to be an original and then see a piece very similar in a...

    • Posted December 26, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 25: Wire Gauge for a Bird’s Nest

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 25, 2009 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Question: I saw a silver wire wrap bird nest with pearls for the eggs.  What gauge silver wire would be suitable to weave the nest? Answer: I...

    • Posted December 25, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 24: How to Measure Gemstones for Settings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 24, 2009 Question: I bought a small bag of gems in assorted sizes. I measured each gem and ordered the setting in the same size but they were either too big...

    • Posted December 24, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 23: Gemstone Ratings Explained

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 23, 2009 Question: Some sites advertise gemstones or pieces of jewelry with “A” ratings, i.e., “A”, “AA”, or “AAA”. Is “A” better quality than “AA”? Answer: Gemstone ratings are as follows:...

    • Posted December 23, 2009
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  • Wire jewelry made using lab-grown ruby by Dale Cougar Armstrong.
    Hounding the Wholesale Market

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 22, 2009 Hounding the Wholesale Market Question: Where can I obtain a list of manufacturers who sell wholesale? Answer: I’m not sure if you mean that you’ve just started making jewelry...

    • Posted December 22, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 21: What is Silicon Carbide Cloth?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 21, 2009 What is Silicon Carbide Cloth? Question: What is silicon carbide cloth? I’ve seen it suggested in a jewelry-making book to be used for smoothing wire ends. Answer: Silicon Carbide...

    • Posted December 21, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 20: Where to Buy Beads and Wire at Wholesale Prices

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 20, 2009 Question: Where can I buy gold filled beads and wire for wholesale prices reasonably? Answer: The best way to purchase anything wholesale is to obtain a business/resale license and...

    • Posted December 20, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 19: Which Wire Should I Use to Make My First Bracelet?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 19, 2009 Question: I’m a little confused about the best gauge to use to make wire sculpted bracelets.  Your CDs state 21-24 GA half round half-hard, other books say start with...

    • Posted December 19, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 18: Cutters for Half Hard Wire up to 18 Gauge

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 18, 2009 Question: What cutters are good for half hard wire up to 18 gauge wire? Answer: My absolute favorite wire cutters are the Xuron Maxi-Shear flush cutters, which Wire-Sculpture will...

    • Posted December 18, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 17: Where to Purchase Faceted Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 17, 2009 Question: I would love to purchase some faceted gemstones to let into rings and bracelets.  I am not looking for CZs, but true semi-precious gemstones. Any ideas? Answer: Wire-Sculpture...

    • Posted December 17, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 16: Crimp Beads & Bead Covers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 16, 2009 Question: I am having a horrible time using crimp beads. I have tried just about everything. I have 2 crimping tools, I can get a good solid crimp using...

    • Posted December 16, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 15: Pricing Jewelry Made with Gold Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 15, 2009 Question: I bought wire at $800/oz.  Now it is over $1100.  Should I reprice all my gold pendants to offset the price of gold wire I will need to...

    • Posted December 15, 2009
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    Video Tip – Removing Wire Burrs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Tip for December 14th, 2009 Removing Wire Burrs By: Sonja Kiser & Charley Key   Looking for a Jewelry Making Burr Set? Burs come in different shapes and sizes and are all made from...

    • Posted December 14, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 13: Removing Nicks and Scratches

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 13, 2009 Question: How do I remove the nicks & scratches from 16/18 ga wire? I’ve used needle nose pliers to wrap 24 ga around it in several places and a...

    • Posted December 13, 2009
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