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• Daily Wire Tip Oct. 4: Gold Wire from Wire-Sculpture

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 4, 2009 Question: I have purchased gold filled wire from your company, would it be considered 10kt or 12kt? My customers are asking...

  • Posted October 4, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Oct. 3: What is Rolled Gold Wire?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 3, 2009 Question: What is rolled gold wire? Does it hold up better than any of the products Ive used before or does...

  • October 3, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Oct. 2: Czech Glass

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 2, 2009 Czech Glass Question: You answered a question re disclosing content of items sold, re lead content etc.  Your answer mentioned Czech...

  • October 2, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Oct. 1: Preventing Kinks When Shaping Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip October 1, 2009 Question: Any tips for preventing kinks when shaping wire? Answer: The best advice I can give to avoid `making kinks` when...

  • October 1, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip Sept. 30: Sterling Silver Wire For Bracelets

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 30, 2009 Question: Should I use sterling silver wire in my bracelets? Answer: Yes, sterling silver makes lovely bracelets, as does argentium silver,...

  • Posted September 30, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip Sept. 29: Can I Twist Gold Filled Wire?

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 29, 2009 Question: Can I twist gold filled wire without damaging it? Answer: Yes, you can twist individual strands or combination of gold-filled...

  • Posted September 29, 2009
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• Interview: Wire Sculpture Expert Dale “Cougar” Armstrong

  I had the opportunity to interview Dale "Cougar" Armstrong this week and I thought it would be a great blog item - so below is the interview!

  • Posted September 28, 2009
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• Faceted Gemstone Terms

  Faceted Gemstone Terms By: Dale `Cougar` Armstrong     Click here to download a printer-friendly version of the chart above. To View Our Large Selection of Instructional DVDs –...

  • Posted September 28, 2009
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• Daily Wire Tip Sept. 26: Choosing Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 26, 2009 Question: What is the rule of thumb for uses of gauges, temper of wire? Most projects I see recommend half-hard wire....

  • Posted September 27, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 26: Ring Mandrel

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 26, 2009 Question: Is it necessary to have a steel ring mandrel? I have a  black plastic one and the wire seems to...

  • September 26, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 25: Tucking Wire Ends

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 25, 2009 Question: My problem is when I go to finish off a piece, I have to tuck the ends down.  Is there...

  • September 25, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 24: How to Use Bail Making Pliers

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 24, 2009 Question: How do I use bail making pliers? Answer: Bail making pliers are simply pliers whose jaws are cylindrical in shape...

  • September 24, 2009
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• Take Photos of your Wire Jewelry using a Lightbox – Part 2

  Once you are ready to begin, see if your camera allows adjustment of white balance. White balance will either be done as preset types of light (incandescent, tungsten, sunlight,...

  • Posted September 23, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 23: French Hooks

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 23, 2009 Question: Could I use silver-plated and/or gold-plated headpins or eye pins to make french hooks? Answer: Although plated wire can be...

  • September 23, 2009
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• Take Photos of your Wire Jewelry using a Lightbox – Part 1

  by Mike Ault So you’ve designed and made an absolutely gorgeous piece of wire jewelry and want to get it on your website as soon as possible so it...

  • Posted September 22, 2009
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  Daily Wire Tip Sept. 22: All About Soft Wire

  Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip September 22, 2009 Question: I have been working with wire for more than 25 years, and have used many gauges, usually in half hard....

  • September 22, 2009
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