All posts tagged "setting"

  • Daily Wire Tip: Wire Wrapping 1-Carat Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I recently purchased a parcel of faceted gemstones hoping they would be large enough to wire wrap. Unfortunately, they are all about 1 carat and below in size. What jewelry making...

    • Posted May 22, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 23: What Is Gallery Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 23, 2010 Question: What is “gallery wire,” and how do you use it? -Valarie in Clifford Township, Pennsylvania Answer: Gallery wire is a very fancy bezel wire, generally soldered. Basically...

    • Posted December 23, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 13: Ordering a Snapset Online

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 13, 2010 Question: What’s the best way to measure a stone for a snapset setting if you are ordering the snapset on line? Answer: When ordering a snapset on line, order the...

    • Posted May 13, 2010
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