All posts tagged "jewelry making tools"

  • Jewelry Making Tool Time – Measuring Tools

    I want to talk to you today about size. Size matters, right? Right–and especially in wire jewelry making. Let me tell you—I’m naturally impatient, but I’ve learned that I have to measure everything when I make jewelry....

    • Posted March 8, 2010
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  • Jewelry Making Tool Review: 4.8V Automatic Wire Twister

    Review by Rose Marion Jewelry Making Tool Review: 4.8V Automatic Wire Twister One of my friends in high school played the harp, and you wouldn’t expect it (I sure didn’t when she challenged me to a thumb...

    • Posted February 19, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 7: What is a 7-Prong Bell Cap Used For?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 07, 2010 Question: What is a 7 prong, or any prong for that matter, bell cap used for? Answer: As a child, my mom taught my brother and me to tumble rocks,...

    • Posted January 7, 2010
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  • Using a Polishing Cloth

    Using a Polishing Cloth For our collection of Polishing Cloths and Rouge, Click here! To View Our Large Selection of Instructional DVDs – Click Here

    • Posted January 5, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 18: Cutters for Half Hard Wire up to 18 Gauge

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 18, 2009 Question: What cutters are good for half hard wire up to 18 gauge wire? Answer: My absolute favorite wire cutters are the Xuron Maxi-Shear flush cutters, which Wire-Sculpture will...

    • Posted December 18, 2009
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    Video Tip – Removing Wire Burrs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Tip for December 14th, 2009 Removing Wire Burrs By: Sonja Kiser & Charley Key   Looking for a Jewelry Making Burr Set? Burs come in different shapes and sizes and are all made from...

    • Posted December 14, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 11: Can Lindstrom Cutters be Repaired?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 11, 2009 Question: I damaged the cutting edges of my Lindstrom cutters. Do you know if they can be repaired (sharpened)? Answer: First I`d contact Lindstrom directly to see if they...

    • Posted December 11, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 6: Bending Silver Pattern Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 6, 2009 Question: What is the best way to bend silver patterned wire?  I want to make bails from the 5 mm wire, but it is very hard to bend.  Is...

    • Posted December 6, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 4: Protecting Copper from Tarnishing

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 4, 2009 Question: I just completed making a wire bracelet with bronzite beads.  I used copper for the wire because it matched the color of the beads better than either silver...

    • Posted December 4, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 26: Red Rouge

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Why should I use, and what is the proper way to use, “red rouge”? Answer: Personally I do not use red rouge, but I know a lot of folks who do...

    • Posted November 26, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip: Drilling Holes in Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: My husband is interested in drilling holes in gemstone beads or slabs that don’t have one yet. What’s the best way to go about it? What tools will we need? Answer:...

    • Posted November 23, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 12: Packing Finished Pieces for a Show

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 12, 2009 Question: I really liked Sherrie’s video of packing your supplies for travel, but what about packing your finished pieces to take to a show? Answer: Actually, I am answering...

    • Posted November 12, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip Nov. 10: What is the Purpose of a Draw Plate?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 10, 2009 Question: Could you please explain what the purpose of a draw plate is? Answer: A ‘draw plate’ is a type of die that is used to either reshape or...

    • Posted November 10, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 4: How to Englarge a Ring

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 4, 2009 Question: How do you enlarge a ring that is too small for a finger? Answer: As this question is vague and we deal with wire jewelry creation and design...

    • Posted November 4, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 3: Wire Twisting Techniques

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip November 3, 2009 Question: I need hints on twisting wire. How long a piece can you twist in a pin vise? It is it better to twist long or short pieces? When...

    • Posted November 3, 2009
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    Storing Small Supplies For Travel

    Storing Small Supplies for Travel By: Sherrie Lingerfelt If you are looking for a few  supplies to help with your travel, make sure to visit our Tools for great ideas! This video requires Adobe Flash player. If...

    • Posted November 2, 2009
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