All posts by gavin

  • Daily Wire Tip May 20: Should I Use WD-40 to Prevent Tarnishing?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 20, 2010 Question: There is an email circulating which claims that WD-40 will keep silver from tarnishing.  Is that true?  If so, how is it used to stop the tarnish? Answer: As...

    • Posted May 20, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 19: What is Liver Sulfate?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 19, 2010 Question: I am new to beading.  What is liver sulfate and why is it used? Answer: Liver of sulphur/sulfur is a chemical made of potassium sulfides that is used to...

    • Posted May 19, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 18: When to Use Dead Soft Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 18, 2010 Question: I have seen confusing information on what type of wire to use for various projects.  Could you tell me when it is best to use dead soft wire?  For...

    • Posted May 18, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 17: Bails on Wrapped Pendants

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 17, 2010 Question: I have the most trouble making bails on my wrapped pendants.  They are often too thick at the base or unstable and I never know what to do with...

    • Posted May 17, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 16: How to Keep From Scratching Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 16, 2010 Question: I can’t seem to keep from scratching or nicking the wire when I wrap.  I have very shaky hands, but I refuse to give up.  Would a nylon tip...

    • Posted May 16, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 15: Working From the Coil

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 15, 2010 Question: How do I make long earring wires from bulk lengths of sterling wire?  What gauge and how do you get smooth ends? Answer: I am thinking that you are...

    • Posted May 15, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 14: What Is a Cabochon?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 14, 2010 Question: Some of my customers recently asked me what is a cabochon? I felt silly, since I’ve been using the term and couldn’t define it. Is it always semi-precious, undrilled...

    • Posted May 14, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 13: Ordering a Snapset Online

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 13, 2010 Question: What’s the best way to measure a stone for a snapset setting if you are ordering the snapset on line? Answer: When ordering a snapset on line, order the...

    • Posted May 13, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 12: Hammered Dangle for Earrings or Necklace

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 12, 2010 Question: I’m new to making jewelry with wire and am trying to learn all I can. Your tips are great! What gauge and temper wire would I use to create...

    • Posted May 12, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Wire Jewelry Tool Care

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I’m just getting started in wire jewelry and have a selection of beautiful new (and expensive) tools.  Can you give me some tips for keeping my tools in prime condition? Answer:...

    • Posted May 11, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 10: Fabric Covered Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 10, 2010 Question: I have been unable to locate a fabric type covered stiff wire in bright colors that holds its shape.  I want to make necklaces with only a few beads....

    • Posted May 10, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 9: Wrapping Long Lengths of Fine Gauge Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 09, 2010 Question: Do you have any tips for wrapping with long lengths of fine gauge wire? I find it keeps twisting and breaking. Answer: As you didn’t mention if the wire...

    • Posted May 9, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 8: Using Electrical Wire for Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 08, 2010 Question: I have a batch of leftover electrical wire, which I have stripped for the copper wire inside.  Some of it is rather heavy single strand, and the rest is...

    • Posted May 8, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 7: How Do You Use Memory Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 07, 2010 Question: Before I knew anything about using wire I bought some memory wire.  I’ve tried using it, but I find it very hard to cut or bend. How do you...

    • Posted May 7, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 6: How to Wrap a Broken Cabochon

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 06, 2010 Question: While finishing wrapping a cabochon the very side edge of the stone broke off.  Is there any way I can still wrap this stone and cover the raw edge,...

    • Posted May 6, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 5: Pharaoh Ring Cabochon

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 05, 2010 Question: I’ve tried doing your wonderful Pharaoh’s Ring dvd but my cab always ends up under the side wraps so it leaves the decorative sides of the ring peeking about...

    • Posted May 5, 2010
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