All posts by gavin

  • Daily Wire Tip April 2: Wire Size for Wrapping a Cabochon

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 02, 2010 Question: I have a 14mm cabochon and its my first time wrapping a cabochon, and I would like to make a pendant out of it. Which wire gauge would be good for...

    • Posted April 2, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 1: Reworking a Finished Piece

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 01, 2010 Question: Have you ever finished a piece and decided you didn’t like how it turned out, then taken it apart to rework it?  I finally finished a long copper pendant...

    • Posted April 1, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 31: Jewelry Patterns Permission

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 31, 2010 Question: You have often said that your patterns are free for us to make and sell. Does that hold true for all jewelry patterns, such as those in magazines,...

    • Posted March 31, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 30: Best Practice Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 30, 2010 Question: New to wire wrapping, I hesitate to use sterling silver wire to practice.  What is the best wire to use to practice with? Answer: Some folks like to...

    • Posted March 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 29: Forging Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 29, 2010 Question: I’m wondering why anyone forges wire. Answer: Wire jewelry makers ‘forge’ wire for several reasons as it shapes, stretches and hardens any metal used. One example can be...

    • Posted March 29, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 28: How to Make a Ring Out of a Cameo

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 28, 2010 Question: My question is, what is the best way to make a ring out of a cameo?  Can one be made with prongs or is it better to use...

    • Posted March 28, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 27: Conversion Calculator

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 27, 2010 Question: Because I have worked all my life as a woodworker I am confused with inches and mm. I would like to know if there is a way how...

    • Posted March 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 26: Making Hook and Eye Fasteners

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 26, 2010 Question: How do you make your own hook and eye fastener for use on a necklace? Answer: Sherrie Lingerfelt and I made several free video tutorials that can help...

    • Posted March 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 24: Scratched Pearls

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 24, 2010 Question: I used an osmena pearl to make a ring which turned out really pretty but somehow I put a scratch on it.  Is there something that I can...

    • Posted March 24, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 23: Can You Forge Gold Filled Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 23, 2010 Question: I have recently been learning to forge wire and wondered if you can also forge gold filled wire? Answer: ‘To forge’ means to create and shape by hammering....

    • Posted March 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 22: How Many Rings Should I Make For a Show?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 22, 2010 Question: I saw your answer to the question, “When making rings in preparation for a show, what size, or sizes, do you typically make?”  I was wondering, when making...

    • Posted March 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 21: Where Can I Buy Supplies Wholesale?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 21, 2010 Question: When you get your business/resale license, how do you find the manufacturer to buy supplies from? Or the name of the manufacturer? Answer: The best way to find...

    • Posted March 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 20: Using a Reamer

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 20, 2010 Question: Can I use a reamer to etch in a groove around a glass bead to wrap it? Answer: Oh my goodness! That process would take more than a...

    • Posted March 20, 2010
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    Daily Wire Tip March 19: Lessons for Beginners

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 19, 2010 Question: I`m really new at this and have a lot of questions.  I want to know if there is a book or video for beginners. Where can I sign ...

    • Posted March 19, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 18: Caring For Your Hands

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 18, 2010 Question: How do I take care of my hands as I work with wire?  I seem to end up with something that looks like mechanic hands at the end...

    • Posted March 18, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 17: Is There a Multi-Purpose Gauge of Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 17, 2010 Question: What is the most multi purpose gauge of wire? Please also include square, half round or round wire. Answer: Here’s where I will receive more comments about being...

    • Posted March 17, 2010
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