All posts tagged "wire"

  • Daily Wire Tip May 26: Sterling Silver Alternatives?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for May 26, 2011 Question: Hello Dale, I love this site and have learned so much from you. I do a lot of wire wrapping and since the precious metals have become...

    • Posted May 25, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Removing Condensation Marks from Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I have some copper wire and brass wire that I think has become tarnished. It looks like dark spots along the length of the wire. Can this be removed? I’ve tried...

    • Posted May 1, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: The Perfect Wire for a Handmade Clasp

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: I watched a video on how to make a Double Wire Wrapped Hook. What are my options as far as hardness, material, and size? Also, the same question in regard to...

    • Posted March 30, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Mar. 28: Keeping a Spiral Close to a Bead

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for March 28, 2011 Question: When doing a spiral with wire on top of a bead, is there a way to make it flat against the bead so it doesn’t catch on...

    • Posted March 28, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 16: Removing Marker from Jewelry Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 16, 2011 Question: Hello Dale, I have yet another question for your expertise. I use the permanent marker as you suggest on the back side of my wire, but how...

    • Posted February 15, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 28: Choosing Wire for Projects

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 28, 2011 Question: I need to learn about how to pick the wire for a ring or bracelet. How do I know what I’m supposed to use? -Ramona in Jersey...

    • Posted January 27, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 1: Forging Silver Enameled Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 1, 2011 Question: Can silver enameled copper wire be forged to an extent that would not destroy the enameling? -Vivian in Goodlettsville, Tennessee Answer: The best way to forge enameled...

    • Posted January 1, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 31: Cup Burrs and Removing Burrs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 31, 2010 Question: I viewed a video earlier this year, showing how to finish ear wires. The lady had a small rotary tool with a burr cup attachment to smooth...

    • Posted December 31, 2010
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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 Nov. 27: Water Spots on Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for November 27, 2010 Question: I have wire that has water spots on it, is there anyway I can remove them, or is it useless now? -Rose in St. Simons Island, Georgia...

    • Posted November 26, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip June 4: How to Make Wires Lay Flat

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 04, 2010 Question: I am trying to make the bracelet that is the first project on your Beginner’s DVD.  I am having great difficulty keeping all the wires together.  I keep straightening...

    • Posted June 4, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip June 1: Argentium Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip June 01, 2010 Question: I’m looking for a silver wire won’t tarnish, but shine brightly, about 26-gauge, 14-gauge, or 10-gauge. I like the jewelry for sale in Swarovski stores, and I always wonder...

    • Posted June 1, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 30: Removing Residue From Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 30, 2010 Question: I’m new at Wire Wrapping, and I use the quilter’s tape on my wires. It leaves glue on my wire and I don’t know what to use to clean...

    • Posted May 30, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 29: Wire Wrapping DVDs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 29, 2010 Question: How can I arrange to get only your DVDs relative to wire wrapping? Answer: Each set of instructional DVDs is all about wire wrapping! You can either purchase them...

    • Posted May 29, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 27: Wire Wrapped Cameo

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 27, 2010 Question: I would like to make a cameo wrapped in wire. Can you give some instruction on how its done? Answer: Cameos can be carved from many types of materials...

    • Posted May 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 25: Twisting Square Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 25, 2010 Question: I was told that you could only twist square wire, is that so? Answer: Well, you ‘can’ twist any wire shape, however round wire is already round and it...

    • Posted May 25, 2010
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