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Ask the Experts Storing Metal Findings Q&A

Ask the Experts Storing Metal Findings Q&A

Q: Should you store metal findings out of their original packages or is it best to leave them in the packages? I inadvertently left a lot of mine out of their packages and in drawers of the little plastic cabinets I was storing them in. Oddly some of both were in good shape and others not so much. Can you advise as to which is recommended?

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Have yourself a blue Christmas—in a good way! This whimsically wintry jewelry set brings a touch of magic wherever and whenever it’s worn.

Design Idea K54E

Set of 3 Bracelets

Set of 3 Bracelets

With polymer clay pumpkin pie, turkey and cranberry sauce, these Thanksgiving bracelets look good enough to eat!

Design Idea QH2Z

The Story Behind the Boss' Bead Bag

The Story Behind the Boss' Bead Bag

Discover the story of the Boss' Bead Bag, a unique mix of beads born from a serendipitous accident. Get your hands on a bundle of beading goodness in one grab bag!

Easy on the Eyes—Tips to Improve Your Work Area

Easy on the Eyes—Tips to Improve Your Work Area

Good light is so important when beading. Here are some ideas about lighting and other ways to improve the beading workspace.

Bracelet

Bracelet

Antique gold-plated brass beads lend this ruby red bracelet a timeless allure. With transparent glass Czech druk beads complementing the rich gold tones of the round cutout beads, this bracelet epitomizes class and good taste.

Design Idea E13V

Bead-It-Forward Project

Bead-It-Forward Project

Ever wonder about using your love of beading for good? Get inspired by the Bead-It-Forward Project

How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry on Instagram

How to Sell Your Handmade Jewelry on Instagram

Instagram is one of the hottest ways to promote and sell handmade goods. Read on to learn how Instagram's popularity boom can boost your jewelry-making business.

5 Tips for Creating a Layered Look with Chain

5 Tips for Creating a Layered Look with Chain

If one chain is good, wouldn't more be better? This article answers with a resounding YES! Read on to glean 5 tips to help you arrange the perfect layered chain look you and your customers will love.

Ask the Experts Illusion Necklace Q&A

Ask the Experts Illusion Necklace Q&A

Q: If I make a necklace that has the gems floating, what type of wire is good, and what type of crimp bead is good for keeping the bead in a suspended hold?

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Ask the Experts Metals Q&A

Ask the Experts Metals Q&A

Q: I'm hearing that aluminum is a good metal for jewelry chain. What are the benefits to using aluminum vs. sterling silver? Also, what is rhodium? Is it hypoallergenic? Thank you.

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Ask the Experts Crimping Q&A

Ask the Experts Crimping Q&A

Q: I am just not good with knots. I would prefer to use crimp tubes on stretch cord ("powercord"). I would like some reassurance that finished bracelets would last for a long time with wear. Have you had any testimonies from clients on this, and what is your opinion?

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Ask the Experts Business/Consignment Q&A

Ask the Experts Business/Consignment Q&A

Q: I have sold my jewelry and wire work on consignment before, with pretty good success. However, I recently spoke with a shop owner who wanted me to pay a nonrefundable consignment fee to sell my work. I'd honestly never heard this before, and I'm a bit wary. Should I be?

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Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A

Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A

Q: I'm trying to solder Argentium Silver wire. Everything I have read says that I don't need flux, but when I soldered the wire, it went black—like sterling—and didn't melt. Can you suggest a good flux and give some direction on how to solder?

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Ask the Experts Bead Size Charts Q&A

Ask the Experts Bead Size Charts Q&A

Q: I am new to beading and struggle with understanding bead sizes—especially as I look at websites like Fire Mountain and see beads I like. I haven't been able to find a good size chart to use. Can you recommend one?

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Ask the Experts Art Shows Q&A

Ask the Experts Art Shows Q&A

Q: I am interested in selling jewelry at craft fairs and shows. I will need to have a pretty large inventory of necklaces, bracelets and earrings. What do you recommend as a good amount of inventory for a fair or show? Thank you!

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Ask the Experts Allergies Q&A

Ask the Experts Allergies Q&A

Q: Is titanium a good metal for someone with allergies?

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Ask the Experts Stretchy Q&A

Ask the Experts Stretchy Q&A

Q: I have been seeing watch bands made with beads and safety pins and they just stretch. What would be a good choice of stringing material to use so the safety pin will not break it and it stretches.

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Ask the Experts Pendants Q&A

Ask the Experts Pendants Q&A

Q: If the half-drilled pendant findings or screw eyes are too large, what is a good substitute?

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Ask the Experts Using Flexible Beading Wire with Gemstone Beads Q&A

Ask the Experts Using Flexible Beading Wire with Gemstone Beads Q&A

Q: Is 0.014-inch beading wire a good size for 10mm lapis lazuli and 16x12mm tourmaline beads? Will a 0.08mm inside diameter crimp work?

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Ask the Experts Beading Thread Q&A

Ask the Experts Beading Thread Q&A

Q: I am looking for a thread/cord that WON'T STRETCH and can be used with heavier beads and knotted to finish. I have read that Dandyline braided beading cord is a good one, but you don't carry it. So, which is the correct one to use? Also, I would like it to come in colors. Thank you.

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Ask the Experts Selling Upscale Jewelry to a Casual Crowd Q&A

Ask the Experts Selling Upscale Jewelry to a Casual Crowd Q&A

Q: My work is "upscale," yet at shows, people are often wearing casual clothing that isn't a good fit for my jewelry ... any ideas on how to deal with this?

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Ask the Experts Men's Earrings Q&A

Ask the Experts Men's Earrings Q&A

Q: What kind of earrings would make good men's earrings to hang dagger or spider drops from? And if I buy the round rubber or leather cord, black, 3mm, for a man's necklace what clasps or crimping beads do I use on the ends to secure and fasten?

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Ask the Experts Fine Silver and Silver Plate Q&A

Ask the Experts Fine Silver and Silver Plate Q&A

Q: I made my first bracelets using silver-plated clasps (not from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads) and they discolored. I want to make good quality jewelry for gifts and don't want to waste money buying precious metal findings if they're not necessary, but I also don't want my pieces to tarnish easily. Can you guide me on when to use precious metal findings? What's the shelf life on silver-plate and gold-plate? I have asked others and researched online but am not getting a clear answer. Again, I might just have started with poor quality clasps and maybe both Fire Mountain's silver-plated and sterling will give me good results in all cases.

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