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Q: Is it better to use a 3mm crimp for a beading wire necklace or will a 2mm crimp suffice? If I use a 3mm crimp, do I use a 3mm crimp bead or should I use a bead that is 1mm larger? Same for a 2mm crimp - use a 2mm crimp bead to cover the 2mm crimp? Thank you in advance.
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I’m using 550lb parachute cord for stringing, but I can find anything that will cut it cleanly. I’ve tried a bunch of tools but only my newest wire cutters come close - they still don’t cut it cleanly.
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: Hi, I’d like to make a necklace by loosely braiding or weaving three strands of wire together and adding beads periodically. Is memory wire the way to go? Would the bare wire be uncomfortable? I want a very light and airy feel to the necklace. Would something else work better? I’ve racked my brain...I would appreciate your help! Thank you very much.
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: A friend asked me to fix a beaded necklace that had two strands, twisted around each other, with a large pendant in the center. One strand broke, leaving one side still twisted. Some beads had fallen off and were missing, so I basically had to start from scratch using new beads. Before cutting the remaining strands, I photographed the twisted strand, and the ends attached to the clasp. I then inspected the twisted strands to see how they stayed twisted. I saw nothing special that made the twists stay twisted. Next, I made two strands of beads to test what looked like “too easy”. As I feared, the strands untwisted. I searched the internet looking for the magic trick that I was missing. I found one post, words only, no pictures, and it talked about twisting 3 strands, which I could not relate to my issue. I am hoping one of the experts at Fire Mountain Gems could make a tutorial for twisting two strands. Can you help?
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Q: Do you have a circle earring or pendant with a jump ring inside the circle, so I can hang a bead or charm from it?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I would like to secure 1/16" elastic cords together (either end to end or overlapping). What size crimp should I get?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
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Q: What is the best material for stringing spiny oyster heishi beads? What kind of fastener would be best?
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Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A
Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A
Q: I’m going to be soldering a ring band onto a bezel. What is better for that job—dead soft or half hard?
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Ask the Experts Wireworking Q&A
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Q: I'm looking into wire looper tools and cutters. I use a lot of memory wire and wanted to know if the looper tools will work on memory wire.
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Q: I use Beadalon 49-strand wire and 7-strand wire. What size crimps and wire protectors should I use on each size. Also, what size will I need using the 7-strand doubled?
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Ask the Experts Hypoallergenic Jewelry Q&A
Ask the Experts Hypoallergenic Jewelry Q&A
Q: What can I use to cover metal jewelry if it causes allergic reactions on my skin?
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Q: My pearl necklace broke. Is it possible for me to fix it? It is 14Kt gold.
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Q: I am making small tapestries. The size is comparable to pen wraps when not zipped up. I'd like to hang them either in my windows with suction cups or on my Christmas tree. But how do I finish them on the top so that they can hang? Is there a finding to use? I've looked but I really don't know what I am looking for. Thank you very much.
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
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Q: When doing wire weaving, I am having a hard time keeping the base wires straight, so my design comes out a little crooked. I am using either 20- or 18-gauge base wire. What am I doing wrong?
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Q: What glue should I use to glue a silver bail to a gemstone cabochon?
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Q: When purchasing the GS Hypo Cement® adhesive, is it better to purchase two or three, or just one tube at a time? I don’t use glue very often. How long does the glue stay effective?
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
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Q: What is the finest size thread suitable for pearls, please?
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Q: I have been asked to make beaded pull chains for ceiling fans and window shades. I want to rise to this challenge, but how can I make something secure enough to handle the force? I appreciate your advice.
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Q: When ordering silver-toned O rings, how can you get the bright silver tone versus the darker silver tone, without buying sterling silver? I have bought many silver-toned O rings, and the majority of them are kind of gray. Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Ankle Bracelet Q&A
Ask the Experts Ankle Bracelet Q&A
Q: How long should anklets be?
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Ask the Experts Tools Q&A
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Q: I need someone to contact me with hands-on experience and knowledge on how to properly use eyelet and rivet pliers (4065TL). I want to use them to set 3.5mm eyelets. The tutorial isn't clear on the proper orientation of the eyelet when crimping.
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Ask the Experts Adhesive Q&A
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Q: I looked on your site to purchase Pascofix adhesive but could not find it. Does it go by another name?
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Ask the Experts Mounts and Settings Q&A
Ask the Experts Mounts and Settings Q&A
Q: I'd like to make 3- or 4-strand chokers with a cabochon in the center of the strands. Other than wire wrapping, is there any setting that will allow me to do this?
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Ask the Experts Suncatcher Q&A
Ask the Experts Suncatcher Q&A
Q: What material is best for making a beaded crystal suncatcher?
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