All posts tagged "jewelry wire"

  • Daily Wire Tip: Twisting Wire to Replace Round Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I have a pattern that calls for round wire, but I want to substitute two wires twisted together. How do I know what gauges twisted together equal which gauge? Is there...

    • Posted December 1, 2010
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    Daily Wire Tip Nov. 13: Green Fingers and Wire Wrapping

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 13, 2010 Question: What kind of wire should I use so that my finger doesn’t turn green after wearing a wire-wrapped ring? -Molly in Santa Rosa, California Answer: Molly, the...

    • Posted November 12, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Oct. 8: Different Metals, Different Results

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for October 8, 2010 Question: I have been using square copper and brass wires to try out a design before using the good stuff. It may be my imagination, but even though...

    • Posted October 7, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 15: Developing a Wire Instinct

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 15, 2010 Question: I’m still trying to understand the uses of different gauges and shapes of wire and their uses. If I am pleased with how my design came out, whether...

    • Posted July 14, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 19: Identifying Mystery Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 19, 2010 Question: I bought some wire a year or so ago. It is not marked what gauge it is. How can I figure out what gauge it is, and if...

    • Posted June 18, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Removing Marker Measurement Marks

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I love making your unisex wire bracelet along with all the other projects I have seen.  My question is how do you get rid of the permanent marks that you make...

    • Posted May 22, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 1: Storing Your Jewelry

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 01, 2010 Question: I would like to know what you think is the best way to store your Sterling Silver and Gold Filled Jewelry in between shows and sales. Answer: For...

    • Posted March 1, 2010
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  • Use Photos to Sell More Wire Jewelry

    When using the Internet to market and sell your wire jewelry it is important to consider all options, including the photos you take and use in your website.  This article is about leveraging one of the most...

    • Posted January 29, 2010
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  • How to Use Twitter as a Wire Jewelry Artist

    As a wire jewelry artist you will need many paths to your target audience – your market for distribution of your designs.  One way, that has no cost other than your time daily, is the new and...

    • Posted January 21, 2010
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  • Buy Wire Jewelry Online – How To

    Most of us have bought our jewelry at stores, boutiques and occasionally from our friend’s jewelry party. However, doing so limits purchase options because you can only see so much at one time. Compare this...

    • Posted January 13, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 13: Storing Unused Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip January 13, 2010 Question: How do you store unused wire to stop kinks? Answer: Hi folks. Well, this comes down to a bit of organization and preparation.   If you recall back in September...

    • Posted January 13, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 19: Which Wire Should I Use to Make My First Bracelet?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 19, 2009 Question: I’m a little confused about the best gauge to use to make wire sculpted bracelets.  Your CDs state 21-24 GA half round half-hard, other books say start with...

    • Posted December 19, 2009
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  • Last Minute Shopping Ideas for Your Gal

    Ok - so you've waited until the last minute to shop for gifts and now that its getting down to the wire, you feel less like going out there and braving the crowds in the store. ...

    • Posted December 18, 2009
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    Daily Wire Tip Dec. 13: Removing Nicks and Scratches

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip December 13, 2009 Question: How do I remove the nicks & scratches from 16/18 ga wire? I’ve used needle nose pliers to wrap 24 ga around it in several places and a...

    • Posted December 13, 2009
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  • Artistic Gift Ideas – Wire Jewelry Supplies

    It is the season for gift-buying and coming up with something unique for the "creatives" in your family can sometimes be a challenge. Well, here's a great new idea for gift giving that will fulfill any...

    • Posted December 10, 2009
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  • Daily Wire Tip: What is White Gold?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: What is “white gold”? Answer: Ok, first things first. There is no white gold naturally formed. Gold can be found in green, pink and yellows, due to the mineral influence around...

    • Posted November 8, 2009
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