All posts by gavin

  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 12: How to Make a Frame Bundle

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 12, 2010 Question: Is there a video showing how to make a frame bundle?  I have been trying to design something like this and I am not having very much luck. Answer:...

    • Posted February 12, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 11: Making Rings for a Show

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 11, 2010 Question: When making rings in preparation for a show, what size, or sizes, do you typically make? Answer: I usually have several different styles of rings ready for a show:...

    • Posted February 11, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 10: Enlarging Holes in Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 10, 2010 Question: Sometimes the holes in gemstones are too small and I would like to make them larger.  I tried a hand reamer but that did not work.  Should I use...

    • Posted February 10, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 9: What’s the Most Popular Ring Size?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 09, 2010 Question: What are the average ring sizes you sell more of at a showing? Thank You Answer: Hummm . . . size 7 used to be the most popular size...

    • Posted February 9, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 8: Binding Wire to Wrapping Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 08, 2010 Question: What is the rule of thumb for binding wire to wrapping wire? I.E. 21 gauge wrap  ___gauge binding. Answer: Everyone has his or her favorite wire combinations, so I...

    • Posted February 8, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 7: Cleaning Tarnish Off Silver Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 07, 2010 Question: I work primarily with silver (argentium).  Will I get black spots on the cuffed bracelets where the wires lie next to each other in the bracelets or where they...

    • Posted February 7, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 6: Stamping Initials in Your Work

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 06, 2010 Question: I like to stamp my initials or the metal content on my pieces whenever possible. How can I stamp on the back of a piece of sterling silver patterned...

    • Posted February 6, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 5: Resizing Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 05, 2010 Question: I have some gem stones that the pavilion isn’t ‘right on’. Either the sides or the ends aren’t equal, one is longer than the other. Is there any thing...

    • Posted February 5, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 4: Where to Find Longer Pattern Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 04, 2010 Question: Your answer concerning the length of pattern wire (6in.) was quite enlightening, however, you failed to tell us where we can get longer pieces. Is it available at Wire-Sculpture?...

    • Posted February 4, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 3: Strengthening Jump Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 03, 2010 Question: I made several sterling necklaces for Christmas, right away the  silver bail unwound that I made to fit the chain, and the silver jump rings came apart! Are there stronger...

    • Posted February 3, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 2: How Do I Find Shows in My Area?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 02, 2010 Question: I was wondering if you can tell me how to find craft fairs, shows, etc. in my area so i can get my feet wet at salesmanship of my...

    • Posted February 2, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 1: Can I Wrap a Faceted Gemstone Without a Casting?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip February 1, 2010 Question: Can I wire wrap a faceted gemstone without using a casting. If so, how? I have some big stones I would like to wrap. Answer: To make wire jewelry...

    • Posted February 1, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 31: Removing Glue Residue

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 31, 2010 Question: What is the best way to remove glue residue left from the gilter’s tape? Answer: The easiest way to remove the excess residue from any tape is with a...

    • Posted January 31, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 30: Cleaning Sterling Silver

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 30, 2010 Question: Lately my liquid Sterling Silver cleaner is not doing its job very well – it fails to remove all the tarnish.  Is it possible that by using the Sunshine...

    • Posted January 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 29: Determining How Much Wire to Use

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 29, 2010 Question: I use a lot of irregular stones in my work and when I wrap with wire, I guess as to how much wire I will use. I have a...

    • Posted January 29, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 28: Metal Jump Rings in a Tumbler

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 28, 2010 Question: What kind of media do I use in my new tumbler when working with metal pieces such as jump rings? Answer: For working with just metal like jump rings...

    • Posted January 28, 2010
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