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  Daily Wire Tip Oct. 6: How Do I Make Chain Wire?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 6, 2009 Question: How do I make chain wire and what gauge of wire should I use? Answer: Chain links can be made using both round and square wire, however round...

  • Posted October 7, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip Oct. 4: Gold Wire from Wire-Sculpture

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 4, 2009 Question: I have purchased gold filled wire from your company, would it be considered 10kt or 12kt? My customers are asking me and I don’t know what to tell...

  • Posted October 4, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Oct. 3: What is Rolled Gold Wire?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 3, 2009 Question: What is rolled gold wire? Does it hold up better than any of the products Ive used before or does it fade like gold plate? Eventually, I`d like...

  • Posted October 3, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Oct. 2: Czech Glass

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 2, 2009 Czech Glass Question: You answered a question re disclosing content of items sold, re lead content etc.  Your answer mentioned Czech glass. Does all Czechoslovakian Glass contain lead? Answer:...

  • Posted October 2, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Oct. 1: Preventing Kinks When Shaping Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 1, 2009 Question: Any tips for preventing kinks when shaping wire? Answer: The best advice I can give to avoid `making kinks` when shaping wire, is not to force the wire!...

  • Posted October 1, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip Sept. 30: Sterling Silver Wire For Bracelets

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 30, 2009 Question: Should I use sterling silver wire in my bracelets? Answer: Yes, sterling silver makes lovely bracelets, as does argentium silver, 14/20 gold-filled and combinations of sterling and gold-filled!On...

  • Posted September 30, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip Sept. 29: Can I Twist Gold Filled Wire?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 29, 2009 Question: Can I twist gold filled wire without damaging it? Answer: Yes, you can twist individual strands or combination of gold-filled wire with no resulting damage. Answer contributed by...

  • Posted September 29, 2009
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• Faceted Gemstone Terms

  Faceted Gemstone Terms By: Dale `Cougar` Armstrong     Click here to download a printer-friendly version of the chart above. To View Our Large Selection of Instructional DVDs – Click Here

  • Posted September 28, 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. 26: Ring Mandrel

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 26, 2009 Question: Is it necessary to have a steel ring mandrel? I have a  black plastic one and the wire seems to slip. Would this happen with a steel one?...

  • Posted September 26, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 25: Tucking Wire Ends

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 25, 2009 Question: My problem is when I go to finish off a piece, I have to tuck the ends down.  Is there a secret to the tucking of the ends?...

  • Posted September 25, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 24: How to Use Bail Making Pliers

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 24, 2009 Question: How do I use bail making pliers? Answer: Bail making pliers are simply pliers whose jaws are cylindrical in shape and usually two different and ungraduated sizes. Although...

  • Posted September 24, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 23: French Hooks

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 23, 2009 Question: Could I use silver-plated and/or gold-plated headpins or eye pins to make french hooks? Answer: Although plated wire can be used to make anything, personally I do not...

  • Posted September 23, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 22: All About Soft Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 22, 2009 Question: I have been working with wire for more than 25 years, and have used many gauges, usually in half hard. However, sometimes I get more soft wire than...

  • Posted September 22, 2009
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  Straightening Your Jewelry Wire

  Straightening Your Jewelry Wire By: Dale “Cougar” Armstrong To View Our Large Selection of Instructional DVDs – Click Here

  • Posted September 21, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 20: Questions for Beginners

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 20, 2009 Question: I am new to wire jewelry.  I am interested in “wrapping” odd shaped stones.  Would stainless wire be best?  If not, what would you use?  Which gauge do...

  • Posted September 20, 2009
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