All posts by dalecgr

  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 9: Mirror, Mirror

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 9, 2010 Question: When making earrings, I notice the instructions will say, “Make a second earring in the mirror image of the first.” Please explain how this is done, I’m...

    • Posted September 8, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Snapset Size Hints

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I have some lovely 5mm CZs that I would like to use. Which would be better to use to set these, 4mm snapsets or 6mm snapsets? Many thanks. -Elaine in DeWitt,...

    • Posted September 7, 2010
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  • Beginners DVD Set
    Daily Wire Tip Sept. 7: Variations on Woven Beaded Bracelet

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 7, 2010 Question: I am loving making your Woven Beaded Bracelet that you teach in the Beginners Series Part 4! However, I would love to incorporate other sizes and shapes...

    • Posted September 6, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 6: What’s Gold Filled Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 6, 2010 Question: What is “gold filled” wire? -Trudy in Webster, Texas Answer: When I am asked how to describe gold-filled wire, my response is: picture a sword and its...

    • Posted September 5, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Prevent Tarnish on Copper and Nickel Silver

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: This is not a question just a tip I use, maybe you can try it and share it. For practice recycled copper wire or for nickel silver wire, clean the wire,...

    • Posted September 4, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 4: What is a Trunk Show?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 4, 2010 Question: What exactly is a “trunk show”? -Suzanne in Gobles, Michigan Answer: With reference to us, as handcrafted jewelry artists, a “trunk show” is a traveling collection of...

    • Posted September 3, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 3: Recycled Argentium Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 3, 2010 Question: I just read this in the description of a pair of earrings that are listed for sale on Etsy. These earrings are constructed out of 16-gauge reclaimed...

    • Posted September 2, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 2: Wrap Wires for Pattern Wire Bracelets

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 2, 2010 Question: What gauge and temper wire should I use to make a multiple-wire bangle bracelet? I usually use pattern wire with four twisted wires. Using 20 or 21-gauge...

    • Posted September 1, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Sept. 1: Dale’s Fave Flat Nose Pliers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for September 1, 2010 Question: I would like to know what tip width on flat nose pliers you prefer. I have been using a 6mm, but it seems a little wide for...

    • Posted August 31, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 31: Making a Bracelet from Two Components

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 31, 2010 Question: I recently bought the book Wirework. I was very pleased when I saw the beautiful jewelry that was pictured in the book. I am attempting to make the...

    • Posted August 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 30: Flush Cutters vs. Side Cutters

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 30, 2010 Question: What is the difference between a side cutter and a flush cutter? When would you use each if there is a difference? -Judith in Alexandria, Virginia Answer: The...

    • Posted August 29, 2010
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  • 20 Gauge Half Round Half Hard 14/20 Rose Gold Filled Wire
    Daily Wire Tip Aug. 29: Options for Practice Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 29, 2010 Question: I saw a website which had 20-gauge practice wire for sale. Would practice wire be suitable to create a piece of gemstone jewelry and sell it? What metal...

    • Posted August 28, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 28: Gauge and Temper for Ear Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 28, 2010 Question: What gauge of 14kt gold filled and Sterling Silver wire will I need to make ear wires for earrings and what hardness? Thanks. -Gary in Moss Point, Mississippi...

    • Posted August 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 27: Silver and Nickel in Ear Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 27, 2010 Question: When making my earrings I had ordered Sterling Silver ear wires and lo and behold, they made everyone’s ears turn red and itch! Mine too! So in making...

    • Posted August 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 26: Wire Jewelry Inventory & Pricing Management

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 26, 2010 Question: Love this website and all of the videos and written patterns. Enjoying the DVDs that I’ve purchased also. I have one question, what kind of record do you...

    • Posted August 25, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 25: Rotary Tumblers vs. Vibratory Tumblers

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 25, 2010 Question: What’s the difference between a rotary tumbler and vibration one? Which is the best to buy? -Maria in Toronto, Canada Answer: A rotary tumbler is barrel-shaped, and rolls...

    • Posted August 24, 2010
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