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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
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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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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
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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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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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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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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: What glue should I use to glue a silver bail to a gemstone cabochon?
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Ask the Experts Adhesive Q&A
Ask the Experts Adhesive Q&A
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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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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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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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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
Ask the Experts Adhesive Q&A
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
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Q: What material is best for making a beaded crystal suncatcher?
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: Can I make earring wires from stainless steel wire? If so, explain the challenges and what gauge wire to use. Will it harden when hammered?
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Q: I have split-ring pliers. They work fine for keyring size, but when you get down to 4mm or 5mm rings, the pliers only open the ring a little, and I can't keep them open wide enough to insert my focal. I've tried sliding the ring up the shaft of the pliers to open it farther, but then the beginning of the ring closes down, and I can't slip my focal in. Any ideas?
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
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Q: I’m making wire-wrapped glass stud earrings. What gauge and wire type is best? I’d like to use sterling silver. Would half-hard be sturdy enough for an earring back?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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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
Ask the Experts Earwires Q&A
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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Ask the Experts Rondelles Q&A
Ask the Experts Rondelles Q&A
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 Wire Working Q&A
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Q: How do you use a draw plate? Looking for a tool to keep wires in place when wrapping.
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Ask the Experts Packaging Q&A
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Q: I try to make jewelry look nice in a gift box, but I know that as soon as someone moves the box around, the pieces won't stay the way I arranged them. A long time ago, I think I read about sticky dots or something similar to make the jewelry stay where it should. Do you have any additional information or suggestions to make jewelry stay put? Thanks.
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