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?