All posts tagged "wire bundle"

  • Daily Wire Tip August 3: Wire Wrapping “To Show”

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for August 3, 2011 Question: Dale, I have seen your reference several times in describing how to do certain wire performances as wire “to show,” but I have no idea what that...

    • Posted August 2, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Methods for Holding Wire Bundles Together

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: What are some ways you hold together bundles of wire when you are working on them? -Kirsten in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Answer: Hi Kirsten, there are a variety of techniques that can...

    • Posted May 30, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 12: Straightening Square Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 12, 2011 Question: Dale, I have some square wire in coils that I want to use for making wire bundles. It takes forever to straighten out. Any suggestions? -Cecilia in...

    • Posted May 11, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Apr. 14: Wrapping Pattern Wire Bundles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for April 14, 2011 Question: Dale, thank you so much for your advice on markets in The Definitive Guide. I just did my first outdoor market on Saturday and even with the...

    • Posted April 13, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 22: Finishing a Cabochon Frame

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 22, 2010 Question: I do quite a bit of wire wrap jewelry and have some difficulty when I bring the square wires to the top of the stone and securing it...

    • Posted August 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip Aug. 21: Wrap Wire for 20-gauge Bundles

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip August 21, 2010 Question: I’m presently using 20-gauge half hard wire. What type of wire should I use to wrap these wires? -Bernard in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Answer: As I am not...

    • Posted August 20, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 27: Glue Residue on Wires

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 27, 2010 Question: I’m new at wire wrapping, and I use quilter’s tape on my wires. It works great, but it leaves glue on my wires and I don’t know what...

    • Posted July 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip July 19: Wrapping Antique Game Pieces

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 19, 2010 Question: I have several old Chinese gaming pieces. They are mother of pearl with intricate etchings front and back. I have no idea how to go about using these,...

    • Posted July 18, 2010
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  • Daily Tip July 12: Taming the Wild Wire Bundle

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip July 12, 2010 Question: Dale, I have almost memorized the instructions for straightening wire, both from your DVDs and book, yet I cannot obtain a well-fitting bundle. Do you have any additional...

    • Posted July 11, 2010
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  • Daily Tip June 26: Good Tape for Wire Wrapping

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 26, 2010 Question: I just watched your video where you made an adjustable ring using four wires. What kind of black tape did you use to temporarily hold your wire ends...

    • Posted June 25, 2010
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