Ask the Experts Tila Beads Q&A
Q: Could you please give me some stringing material options for TILA® beads?
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Ask the Experts Cultured Freshwater Pearls Hole Size Q&A
Q: I am trying to buy some cultured freshwater pearls for a necklace. The pearl size for the strand is 7.5mm-8.5mm. What hole size would you recommend to double strand the pearls?
Ask the Experts Stainless Steel Earring Wires 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?
Ask the Experts Wire Wrapping Q&A
Q: Do you have a catalog specifically geared towards wire wrapping jewelry? I've been interested in pursuing this beautiful craft. With your catalogs having a few instructional sections, I thought this would be a helpful start for me.
Ask the Experts Waist Beads Q&A
Q: Hello, I’m making waist beads, and I’m struggling with threading. I’ve tried nylon, which is thin enough for #11 and smaller beads, but it doesn’t hold knots well. I absolutely love the cotton, kite and hemp thread, but worry about how they dry, and I can’t find any thin enough for #11 or smaller beads. What do you recommend?
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: I use mother-of-pearl shell beads and 14Kt gold-filled 3mm beads to make necklaces. What kind of wire do you recommend that won't bleed onto the beads? I have the same question about the 3mm bead. If it's black inside, it can bleed onto the hole of the mother-of-pearl shell beads. Any advice would be great.
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
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 if I use the 7-strand wire doubled?
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: I usually have difficulty in making crimps grip the stringing material. Recently, I attended a class at which the instructor told us that there are some crimp beads which have grooves scored in the inside of the crimp bead, which allows them to give a better grip to the stringing material. Do you have any information on this type of crimp beads? The ones I used in the class were small, 2x2mm, but they worked better than any others I have at home. Thanks for any info you can give to me!
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: What is the best material for stringing spiny oyster heishi beads? What kind of fastener would be best?
Ask the Experts Wire-Working Q&A
Q: I would very much like to start making simple wire ring designs. What shape(s), gauge(s), and tools etc. do you recommend please. Thank you so very much for your time and help!
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: Will seed beads fit on necklace memory wire?
Ask the Experts Cord Q&A
Q: I want to make an 8mm beaded bracelet using turquoise and mother-of-pearl. What size elastic cord should I get?
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: What are the sizes used for wire? Can you explain the different types of wire used for jewelry and what do 18,22 etc. mean?
Ask the Experts Crochet Q&A
Q: I would like to know what wire to use for bead crochet.
Ask the Experts Wire-Wrapping Q&A
Q: Which precious metal wire forms the best, and does it hold its shape?
Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A
Q: How do you cut memory wire into individual loops for use with strand separators?
Ask the Experts Best Gauge for Making Earring Wires Q&A
Q: What is the best size and type of sterling silver wire to make earring wires?
Ask the Experts Lanyard Stringing Material Q&A
Q: I have made and sold over 50 beaded lanyards since November. Now all of a sudden people are coming back because they have broken. I used Accu-Flex® beading wire 7 strand 0.019 clear for stringing. Do you have any suggestions for something stronger? I have a large order coming up and really don't want to restring.
Ask the Experts Half-Hard and Full-Hard Wire Uses Q&A
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!
Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A
Q: My children tangled my memory wire--is there an easy way to untangle it for use? Thank you!!
Ask the Experts Wine Charms Q&A
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!
Ask the Experts Straightening Q&A
Q: Could you please tell me the best way to straighten wire for wrapping, as coiled wire is still curved? Thanks
Ask the Experts Twisting Q&A
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
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: Hi, I am new at jewelry-making. Do I have to use a beading needle with the Accu-Flex® wire? Will it speed up the process? Thanks!