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Ask the Experts Finishing Q&A
Ask the Experts Finishing Q&A
Q: I am struggling with finishing a necklace with a delicate single charm. It is strung on a very delicate chain, and I have no earthly idea how to finish the chain so that I can then attach an equally delicate clasp. I am assuming that super glue is out, but what are my other choices? Thanks so very much for your kind assistance!
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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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Ask the Experts Bails Q&A
Ask the Experts Bails Q&A
Q: I have a 36-inch gold plate rope chain 2.5mm thick, and I want to attach a 1x2-inch pendant that consists of my initials. A tiny hole is attached to the top center of the pendant. I need some help finding an inexpensive bail that will hold the pendant steady as I wear it. Would appreciate any help! Thanks.
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Ask the Experts Cupchain Q&A
Ask the Experts Cupchain Q&A
Q: How do you wire cupchain? Can lengths be attached to each other?
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Ask the Experts Dog Collar Q&A
Ask the Experts Dog Collar Q&A
Q: I am attempting to make a jeweled leather dog collar. I would like to affix rhinestones and other colored crystal stones to the smooth leather face of the collar. The stones I am using are framed and backed in silver tone metal without rivets or claws to grip the leather. What is the best way to permanently attach these stones to the leather collar?
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Ask the Experts Loom Work Q&A
Ask the Experts Loom Work Q&A
Q: I am new to loom working and would like to know how to attach my project to a steel bracelet blank.
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Ask the Experts Pendant Conversion Q&A
Ask the Experts Pendant Conversion Q&A
Q: I bought an odd-shaped cameo in Roatán, Honduras. Would I damage the product if I bonded a bail to it? I bought just the piece, so there is no sterling or any other type of metal attached to it already.
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Ask the Experts Restringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Restringing Q&A
Q: Is there some magic way to attach a crimp tube with an attached clasp to a finished piece strung on wire? Attaching the first tube at one end is easy, but when attaching the second one, the wire slips back through the beads (and then the beads fall off the wire causing endless frustration)--and the wire is cut so short (to fit into the crimp), there's nothing to grasp. The opening on the tube is so narrow that it would be nearly impossible to put a long piece of wire through the tube and cut it later. Any suggestions?
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Ask the Experts Ribbon/Beading wire Q&A
Ask the Experts Ribbon/Beading wire Q&A
Q: How do I attach a ribbon to a beading wire?
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Ask the Experts Center-Drilled Q&A
Ask the Experts Center-Drilled Q&A
Q: I have some carved shell flowers. The hole is in the middle of each flower. How do I attach beads, and how do I make them into earrings?
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Ask the Experts Oval Jump Rings Q&A
Ask the Experts Oval Jump Rings Q&A
Q: I am making earrings and a necklace using 2-3 links. Should I use a round jump ring or an oval jump ring to attach the links?
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Ask the Experts Fold-Over Clasp Q&A
Ask the Experts Fold-Over Clasp Q&A
Q: How do you attach a fold clasp to beading wire?
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Ask the Experts Bezel Q&A
Ask the Experts Bezel Q&A
Q: Which bail do I buy to attach to a sterling silver bezel cup, and how do I go about this? I want to make pendants.
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Ask the Experts Magnetic Q&A
Ask the Experts Magnetic Q&A
Q: When using a magnetic clasp, I always have trouble keeping the clasp from attaching itself magnetically to my crimping pliers. This makes crimping difficult. Do you have any suggestions for keeping the magnet away from the pliers?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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?
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Ask the Experts Earrings Q&A
Ask the Experts Earrings Q&A
Q: I purchased clip-on earring, silver-plated, 18x8mm perforated hoop. What is the best way to attach beads to this item? I have tried several ways and none are satisfactory. Glue? Thread? wire?
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Ask the Experts Wire Gauge for a Wire-Wrapped Ring Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire Gauge for a Wire-Wrapped Ring Q&A
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?
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Ask the Experts Pinch Bails on Briolettes Q&A
Ask the Experts Pinch Bails on Briolettes Q&A
Q: When using a sterling silver pinch bail on a briolette, does pinching it together make a secure attachment, or should I be using some type of glue on the bail?
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Ask the Experts Briolettes Q&A
Ask the Experts Briolettes Q&A
Q: I purchased a string of tourmaline briolettes with the holes cut at the top from Fire Mountain. I want to attach them to a gold filled chain (like a string of fish) for earrings. The problem is the holes are much too small to attach with head pins. I have the 26 gauge gold-filled wire from your catalog--but in a dilemma to get the half-hard or full-hard through to make the twisted loop attachment?
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Ask the Experts Cord ends Q&A
Ask the Experts Cord ends Q&A
Q: My beaded design is strung on Accu-Flex® wire. I'd like to attach the wire end to several inches of leather or rubber cord before I attach the clasp. I know how to make the connection at the clasp, but what should I use to connect the wire to the cord? I've been looking at cord tips; some have holes, some have loops.
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Ask the Experts Flat Back Crystal Application Q&A
Ask the Experts Flat Back Crystal Application Q&A
Q: I am fairly new to beading. How do I attach flat-backed crystals to a T-shirt or blouse?
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Ask the Experts Bead Holding Tools Q&A
Ask the Experts Bead Holding Tools Q&A
Q: I was born with only one hand, but LOVE making jewelry. It's my most favorite thing to do. I was hoping that you could suggest some gadgets that would help me when I need to hold two tools in my hand. The hardest things to do are closing jump rings and holding earring backs while attaching drops. Any suggestions? Thanks so much!!
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Ask the Experts Most Secure Charm Attachment Q&A
Ask the Experts Most Secure Charm Attachment Q&A
Q: What is the most secure way to attach a charm or bead to chain?
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Ask the Experts Using Beading Cones with Multi-Strand Designs Q&A
Ask the Experts Using Beading Cones with Multi-Strand Designs Q&A
Q: How do you make multi-strand necklaces and fasten the wires to a cone-style clasp? How do you attach the cone to the clasp?
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