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Q: I want to use copper spacers and clasps in some of my necklaces, and wonder if when people wear them, will their skin turn green? Is it okay to mix gold and copper?
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Ask the Experts Earwires Q&A
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Q: Can you make your own ear wires out of gold-filled wire? Or does work hardening and using a burr-cup tool on the end ruin it? I don't know how to get ready-made gold-filled earring wires & findings that are the same gold tone as my gold-filled wire.
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Q: What size rondelle do I use with a 12mm bead?
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Ask the Experts Cabochons Q&A
Ask the Experts Cabochons Q&A
Q: I purchased a couple gorgeous cabochons online that are smaller than I expected (14x23mm). I’m not talented enough to wire-wrap something that small, and I can’t find a cabochon setting that will fit them. What should I do?
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
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Q: Are turquoise heishi beads made from a solid piece of turquoise or out of ground turquoise and resin? Thank you
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Q: What size ( interior size) of end cap do I use to solder on the ends of a 1mm snake chain? Thank you for responding to my question.
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Q: I noticed there are so many sizes of crimps. Sometimes when I use the crimp that is designated on the various types of wire I have they still pull off or where off and then the item breaks. Why does this happen I always double check it and give it a tug and figure it is fine. What is going wrong?
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Ask the Experts Wire-Working Q&A
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Q: I would very much like to start making simple wire ring designs. What shape(s), gauge(s), and tools etc. do you recommend please. Thank you so very much for your time and help!
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: How do you determine the size slide clasp to use?
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
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Q: I am very new to beading. What type and size of product are best to use for most beading?
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Q: I love your design ideas for earrings on fishhook ear wires. Is there a way to create the same designs on an earstud-type earring?
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Ask the Experts Metalsmithing Q&A
Ask the Experts Metalsmithing Q&A
Q: If I'm creating a silver pendant for a flat back cabochon and have soldered on a bezel setting to a backplate, how do I set decorative faceted gems around it? I've used flat back smooth round cabs with bezel cups soldered on, but want to use faceted gemstones that have a point at the back, 4mm. Do I put something in the bezel cup, or make a hole in the backplate? Or something else?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
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Q: Will seed beads fit on necklace memory wire?
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Q: I have 10mm Opal Beads - I'm looking to put a gold spacer bead between them - I want to keep this necklace elegant - What would you suggest to the size of the gold spacer bead to look the best?
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Ask the Experts Freshwater Pearls Q&A
Ask the Experts Freshwater Pearls Q&A
Q: I would like to make some fancy freshwater pearl necklaces and bracelets. However, I don’t know which wire to choose (22 gauge? 7 strands? 19 or 49?). Could you please help me out? What would be the best wire for freshwater pearls jewelry making? Many thanks in advance
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Ask the Experts Metal Beads Q&A
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Q: Hi!! I'd like to purchase some gold and silver spacer beads, but I'd like to make sure they do not tarnish. What is my most affordable option? Thank you!
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Ask the Experts Crystal Q&A
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Q: I have a vintage piece of jewelry where a pear shape crystal 15x10mm has most of the foil back removed. I purchased a 14x9mm pear shape from Fire Mountain, but it is too small. Is there any way to replace the foil backing on the original? Did not see where Fire Mountain has the size I need.
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Ask the Experts Magnets Q&A
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Q: Do magnets lose their strength over time?
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Ask the Experts Bead Looming Q&A
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Q: I would like to buy a bead loom and make wall hangings. Are there patterns available? And where can I find more information for this type of project?
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Ask the Experts Storage Q&A
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Q: Will anti-tarnish bags also work on metal alloys or only on silver, gold and copper? Many of the beads, bead caps and other findings are made of a type of alloy and tend to "tarnish" after a time. Will the anti-tarnish bags stop or slow the process down on those also? Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Stringing Length Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Length Q&A
Q: Is there a standard length for lanyard-style eyeglass holders, either with a central loop or with the earpiece loops?
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
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Q: Which gauge wire can be used with size 6/0 seed beads?
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Ask the Experts Drilling Q&A
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Q: How do I drill a hole in mini crystal chips? It’s too small to be held in place.
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
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Q: I recently emailed you a question on what size beading bracelet thread should be when using 8mm beads. I am inquiring again. Thank you.
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