Q: I would like to know what wire to use for bead crochet.

Q: Which precious metal wire forms the best, and does it hold its shape?

Q: How do you cut memory wire into individual loops for use with strand separators?

Q: What is the best size and type of sterling silver wire to make earring wires?

Q: Would you please explain the differences of sterling silver wire dead soft/half hard and what type of projects they are best suited for. Thank you much!

Q: My children tangled my memory wire--is there an easy way to untangle it for use? Thank you!!

Q: I just bought some beads, charms and hoops to make wine charms. They look great, but the beads fall off easily. Do you have any suggestions for what I could do to fix this? I bought 25mm, 24-gauge hoops. Thanks!

Q: Could you please tell me the best way to straighten wire for wrapping, as coiled wire is still curved? Thanks

Q: Could you please do a video on twisting wire using a pin vise—I have a pin vise from Fire Mountain and do not know how to use it. The wooden knob swivels, but the wire does not twist. Thank you

Q: I want to make a necklace by memory wire, but the diameter of the necklace memory wire is smaller than the diameter of the necklace that I want to make. How can I make the wire open a little bit bigger than its memory diameter?

Q: Is nickel used in the making of copper wire for jewelry?

Q: I want to make my own ear wires. My "affordable" jewelry is made with sterling silver plated wire that has a clear tarnish resistant coating. Is this kind of wire "safe" to use as ear wires?

Q: I'm making a wind chime from some old stained glass pieces. I bought some memory wire from you a while back, but haven't tried it yet for this purpose. Will it hang straight when used or do you have another idea for connecting my pieces. Thanks!

Q: I would like to make findings using wires. How can I make these? What kind of wire should I use and how can I make a secure finding so that the stone or gem I want to attach will be secure?

Q: I want to string some beads for outdoors. What wire could I use that would not rust? Thanks

Q: What type of half-round wire do you recommend for wire wrapping jewelry?

Q: What is the best gauge wire to use with the wire jig? The best gauge to make jump rings?

Q: What kind of wire do you use to make a hoop earring?

Q: Which wire is best for people who have allergies to nickel? Also, which wires hold up the best with wear and tear?

Q: Is there an easy way to hold wires together when wire-wrapping? Could I use large crimp beads as a holder?

Q: How do I solder gold-filled wire?

Q: Can copper colored aluminum wire be patinated?

Q: Can you explain how to properly use a mandrel when bending memory wire?

Q: I recently purchased a bead ring from a street vendor. The ring's band is made with a smooth silver wire with two loops, then a bead is attached using a thinner wire which is threaded through the ring's loops and twisted to secure. What kind and gauge of hypo-allergenic wire can be used to make a similar ring for my family and friends?

Q: What gauge wire is recommended for making wrapped loops? I've tried the 22 and 24. They are too soft, for me, to work with. Would a lower gauge wire work best? I'm a newbie at this. Also, what would be the equivalent gauge size of a wire diameter of, say, .014 or .015"? I've seen only diameters of wires given, and I have no idea how to determine what the gauge would be.

Q: What is French wire and how do you use it?

Q: What is the best wire for a beginner to use for wire wrapping?

Q: I want to make my own pins using various wire and different gauges of wire, copper, sterling, etc. These pins would be made using one continuous piece of wire. What is the best way to sharpen the pin end?

Q: I'd like to make a very small simple wire chain base for a charm bracelet. Can size 30-34 gauge wire work?

Q: I purchased a string of tourmaline briolettes with the holes cut at the top from Fire Mountain. I want to attach them to a gold filled chain (like a string of fish) for earrings. The problem is the holes are much too small to attach with head pins. I have the 26 gauge gold-filled wire from your catalog--but in a dilemma to get the half-hard or full-hard through to make the twisted loop attachment?

Q: While creating a wire wrap for a very large faceted lemon quartz briolette, I inadvertently caused chipping on each side of the top-drilled hole. I've decided not to use the stone as a briolette since the drill hole is no longer useful. Can I repair the damage and what then can I do with the stone?

Q: I am working with stainless steel wire, knitting a necklace and bracelet. I notice the wire is really dark. What can I do to clean stainless steel wire and make it brighter and more shiny?

Q: Can your new dead soft silver-filled wire be work-hardened?

Q: How do I make a bail for a flat briolette using sterling wire?

Q: I'd like to make a rosary using either wood or glass round beads. What kind of chain do I use? I've never worked with chain before.

Q: What is the most secure way to attach a charm or bead to chain?

Q: Which wire works best when doing a wrapped loop necklace or earrings? Or which gauge? I want it to look delicate.

Q: How do you bend 16- or 18-gauge wire into a neckwire or choker?

Q: I am making a rosary and am looking for the thickest and strongest eye pin. I have had trouble with the loops stretching open under normal stress. Any suggestions?

Q: In general, what is the best gauge and hardness of wire recommended for making earrings?

Q: When working with round and square precious-metal and color-coated wire, how can I make the same size loops so my project has a consistent look?

Q: What gauge of metal wire should I use for making a beaded Christmas tree with size 11/0 seed beads? The wire needs to be strong enough to support the weight of many glass seed beads, plus miniature ornaments of metal and glass, but it also needs to be narrow enough to fit through the seed bead holes. Thanks for your help!

Q: I'm just learning to work with wire. I'm ordering a jig, but have no idea what wire type, gauge, hardness, etc., to use. Can you give me some guidelines please?

Q: I bought some metal beads that go onto the ends of memory wire. The hole doesn't go all the way through. How do I keep that end bead on the memory wire?

Q: Does the color wear off of the niobium jump rings?

Q: Can I make earwires from niobium? Can I melt a ball on the end of this wire with a torch?

Q: Is Zebra Wire tempered as Full/Hard, Half/Hard or Dead Soft? Is Zebra Wire suitable for projects that need to be bent and will it stay wrapped?

Q: Can Zebra wire be polished?