• NEW DVD Series – Stone Setting with Bezels
• Tube Set Charm by Kim St. Jean
• Prong Basket Pendant by Kim St. Jean
• NEW DVD Series – Stone Setting with Cold Connections
• New DVD Series – Stone Setting with Wire
• NEW DVD Series: Introduction to Stone Setting by Kim St. Jean
• Featured Tool: Bracelet Bending Plier
• NEW Dvd by Eva Sherman
• Fun, Fast Fold Forming DVD Series
• Double Band Ear Cuff from Alex Simkin

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• Daily Wire Tip April 18: Figuring Amount of Wire Left on Spool

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 18, 2010 Question: When you have a partially used spool of wire, and don’t know how much is left on the spool, what do you do?  I really don’t want to unroll...

  • Posted April 18, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 17: Wire Jewelry Ideas Without Using Gemstones

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 17, 2010 Question: Let me first of all thank you for the time you take to answer questions.  It Is rarity to have an “expert” willing to help beginners for free.  I...

  • Posted April 17, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 16: Can You Use Flitz in a Tumbler?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 16, 2010 Question: Can you use flitz in a tumbler to protect silver jewelry? If so with what media? Answer: I have to admit that neither my husband nor I had ever...

  • Posted April 16, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 15: Repairing Foil and Mirror Backs on Stones

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 15, 2010 Question: I have had some luck with metallic nail polish on the back of glass stones it can’t hurt to try just go to dollar store for polish and remover....

  • Posted April 15, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 14: Tumbling Your Jewelry

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 14, 2010 Question: I’m using a Lortone tumbler with stainless steel shot to polish/harden my sterling silver creations.  What medium should I use when polishing creations with sterling AND gemstones?  I tried...

  • Posted April 14, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 13: Where Can I Find Designer Stones?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 13, 2010 Question: The stone from the Kola peninsula in Russia that was used on the front cover of your book, is it available for sale here in the US? And do...

  • Posted April 13, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 12: How Do I Identify Unlabeled Stones and Beads?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 12, 2010 Question: In keeping with the “full disclosure to our customers” theme, do you know of a good resource to help me correctly identify all the unlabeled stones, beads, cabs, etc....

  • Posted April 12, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 11: Hook Closures on Bracelets Pointing Away From Wrist

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 11, 2010 Question: Dale, in your book, you show making the bracelet so the hook opening points away from the wrist.  Other bracelet patterns often show the hook pointing toward the wrist. ...

  • Posted April 11, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 10: Dale “Cougar” Armstrong’s Wire Jewelry Book

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 10, 2010 Question: Several times, Dale has referred people to “my book.” I would like to purchase this item, but cannot find anything but a whole lot of ebooks/cds. Can you help...

  • Posted April 10, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 9: Cleaning Tarnish off Turquoise Jewelry

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 09, 2010 Question: When I wrap turquoise pendants, they turn black in areas from the silver rubbing against them. What can I do to take this off of the gemstone? Answer: Turquoise...

  • Posted April 9, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 8: What is the Difference Between Different Plated Jewelry?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 08, 2010 Question: What is the difference between: gold plated, 12kt gold plated, 14kt gold plated jewelry? Does gold plated jewelry that doesn’t say 12kt or 14kt  have any real gold at...

  • Posted April 8, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 7: How to Test Amber Beads for Authenticity

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 07, 2010 Question: A friend has asked me to restring & knot a necklace that has been passed down in her family for about 150 years.  The beads look like they could...

  • Posted April 7, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 6: Jewelry Pattern for Larger Gemstones

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 06, 2010 Question: I have a number of beautiful faceted gemstones that are much too large for any of the snapset settings I can find on your website.  I am still developing...

  • Posted April 6, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 5: Where Dale “Cougar” Armstrong’s Nickname Come From?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 05, 2010 Question: This is not a jewelry question, but I just have to ask. Where did the “Cougar” come from? Answer: My nickname ‘Cougar’ was chosen for me as being related...

  • Posted April 5, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 4: Wrapping Pearls onto a Hair Grip

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 04, 2010 Question: I want to wire wrap pearls onto hair grips and have attempted this with 22g wire. However, it snaps and looks too chunky and untidy. Do you have any...

  • Posted April 4, 2010
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• Daily Wire Tip April 3: Wire Jewelry for a Home Party

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 03, 2010 Question: I am working on making enough jewelry to have a party.  How many pieces do you think I need to have to have a successful home party? Answer: As...

  • Posted April 3, 2010
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