All posts by dalecgr

  • Daily Tip July 8: Wire Wrapping Cameos

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 8, 2010 Question: Do you plan to have any videos on wire wrapping various size cameos? Cameos are extremely attractive when they are wrapped. -Cal in Baldwin, Wisconsin Answer: I agree...

    • Posted July 7, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 7: Handmade Wire Clasps

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 7, 2010 Question: I was wondering what your favorite wire clasp is? Personally, I don’t care for the “S” clasp. It seems to come loose and then fall off. I don’t...

    • Posted July 6, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 6: Polishing Cloth Basics

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 6, 2010 Question: What’s the difference between the types of polishing cloths? And what’s the best way to remove any tarnish from Argentium wire? -Kalyna in Colorado Springs, Colorado Answer: Well,...

    • Posted July 5, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 5: Soldering Gold Filled Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 5, 2010 Question: Many years ago while in the Army, I made cab rings using silver soldered techniques. Is it possible to solder gold filled wire forms? -Bernard in McKees Rocks,...

    • Posted July 4, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 4: Copper for Practice & Profit

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 4, 2010 Question: Can I order practice wire from you? I’m just beginning, and I’m sure I’ll waste a lot of wire. Thanks. -Nancy in Germantown, Tennessee Answer: Yes! We offer...

    • Posted July 3, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 3: Free Introductory DVD

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 3, 2010 Question: Where on the Wire-Sculpture website is the Free Instructional DVD, with Dale Cougar Armstrong? -Dusty in Pierre, South Dakota Answer: Good question! For our beginning wire artists, you...

    • Posted July 2, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 2: Making Matching Freeform Earrings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 2, 2010 Question: I have been doing some freeform wired earrings lately. I have tons of fun with the first one and always agonize over getting the second one to match!...

    • Posted July 1, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 1: Starting Local

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 1, 2010 Question: I am fairly new to this whole wire and beading thing, and as I do not want to start ordering online yet, I was wondering where the best...

    • Posted June 30, 2010
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    Daily Tip June 30: Adjusting for Wire Gauges

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 30, 2010 Question: Hello, Dale! I love the site, and I find the information so useful! The biggest issue I have is trying to determine how to adjust for different gauges...

    • Posted June 29, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 29: Testing True Ivory

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 29, 2010 Question: What kind of tests could I do at home to determine that a piece is truly ivory, and not a replica or imitation? -Susannah in Jacksonville, Florida Answer:...

    • Posted June 28, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 28: More Wire Jewelry Ideas

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 28, 2010 Question: Hi Dale, I bought your book and have made most of the projects in it. I would like to know if your videos have new designs that aren’t...

    • Posted June 27, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 27: Good Habits in Wire Wrapping

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 27, 2010 Question: I am just getting started in the wonderful and exciting world of working with wire and gemstones. I love working with natural stones and would like to know...

    • Posted June 26, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 26: Good Tape for Wire Wrapping

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 26, 2010 Question: I just watched your video where you made an adjustable ring using four wires. What kind of black tape did you use to temporarily hold your wire ends...

    • Posted June 25, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 25: Why is my Sterling Silver Magnetic?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 25, 2010 Question: I bought some .925-stamped 3mm sterling silver snake chains from another supplier, and they are attracted to a magnet. I called the supplier and they told me due...

    • Posted June 24, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 24: Wire Wrapping a Coin

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 24, 2010 Question: I would like to make a bracelet with my Indian Head nickel, but I cannot find a snapset that will fit. I was told it measures 21–but I...

    • Posted June 23, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 23: Work Hardening Finished Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 23, 2010 Question: I made a necklace using both 14kt gold filled wire and .925 Argentium Sterling Silver wire. Both wires were dead soft, and I think the necklace may be...

    • Posted June 22, 2010
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