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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 Clasps Q&A

Ask the Experts Clasps Q&A

Q: I have a 10Kt gold magnetic clasp and the magnet has fallen out. How do I repair it?
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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 Stringing Q&A

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?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A

Ask the Experts Findings Q&A

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 Findings Q&A

Ask the Experts Findings Q&A

Q: How do you determine the size slide clasp to use?
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Ask the Experts Beading Material Q&A

Ask the Experts Beading Material Q&A

Q: How can I ensure that the longer necklaces I design using heavy beads (porcelain, marble, glass, etc.) will not come apart from the weight. I am using AccuFlex 0.019 49-strand wire. On these longer necklaces, I sometimes use a clasp and other times I do not use a clasp. Would extra crimps work? Would they work at the back where the clasp would be or would it be better to work them into the design of the necklace so they could be spaced throughout the length of the piece? Other ideas?
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Ask the Experts Twister Clasp Q&A

Ask the Experts Twister Clasp Q&A

Q: I am having trouble understanding how the twister clasp works. Is there a video on this?
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Ask the Experts Finishing a Silk Multi-Strand Necklace Q&A

Ask the Experts Finishing a Silk Multi-Strand Necklace Q&A

Q: I have seen a necklace that I would love to make, but I need advice on the clasp at the back. The necklace was 10 strands of silk thread with pearls and crystals knotted about 1 to 1-1/2 inches apart. It looked like a crimp with a loop that finished it off, but I am unsure which one to order to complete the necklace, or even if this is the right way to go. Can you please advise? Thanks so much!
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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 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 Restringing Q&A

Ask the Experts Restringing Q&A

Q: I have just restrung a coral necklace my father had given my sister. It was on silk thread and the ends of the thread were glued into the clasp's round bead ends. How do I finish it now that I have all the coral strung on silk? How do I get the clasp on, and what type of clasp can I use on silk thread?
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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 Caprice Q&A

Ask the Experts Caprice Q&A

Q: Please can you tell me what size snake chain is best to use for Pandora beads. If I buy the chain in lengths without clasps how do I fix the clasp to the chain?
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Ask the Experts Necklace Q&A

Ask the Experts Necklace Q&A

Q: I have started making personalized, metal-stamped, sterling necklace charms. I am having a hard time figuring out what type of "necklace" material to use. I love the look of a chain but cannot seem to find spacer beads to fit over the clasps on either end to go between the silver discs. (I do not want to use crimp beads, as I like the movement and changeability of the charms, and this would inhibit it.) Thank you SO much for your time and help!!
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Ask the Experts Toggle Q&A

Ask the Experts Toggle Q&A

Q: What's the trick to using a toggle clasp on a bracelet? Every time I use a toggle clasp on a bracelet, it is almost impossible to get the toggle through the loop to connect. What am I doing wrong?
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Ask the Experts Stretching Q&A

Ask the Experts Stretching Q&A

Q: I've been making beaded jewelry for some time now. The wire/cord of some of my pieces has stretched over time so that there are spaces near the clasp of my necklaces. I am using Beadalon/Accu-Flex type wire. I've heard of prestretching your wire. Do I need to do this to prevent them from stretching out? Do you have any other suggestions to prevent this from happening? Thanks.
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Ask the Experts Finding the Largest Lobster Claw Clasp Q&A

Ask the Experts Finding the Largest Lobster Claw Clasp Q&A

Q: Lobster Claw clasps: if a large one is needed, do I order a higher mm or lower one? What is your largest size lobster claw clasp?
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Ask the Experts Knotting Pearls Q&A

Ask the Experts Knotting Pearls Q&A

Q: My friend brought me a pearl necklace from China that had a twist-together clasp. I knew right away that continually twisting the necklace would break it, so I was very careful to undo the twist exactly the same number of times and in the opposite direction... it broke anyway right inside the first pearl next to the clasp. There's no way I can fix it! What can I do? I love those pearls.
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Ask the Experts Lengthening a Choker Q&A

Ask the Experts Lengthening a Choker Q&A

Q: OOPS! Should have tried on the choker I was making before I added the bar/ring toggle, crimped, and cut the wire--it is too tight! Any suggestions for "extending" the length of a necklace without removing the toggle? I'd hate to re-string it as it was a very intricate (time-consuming) project. Next time, I'll measure twice, cut once!
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Ask the Experts Making a Twisted Necklace Q&A

Ask the Experts Making a Twisted Necklace Q&A

Q: What is the correct technique to make a twisted 3- or 2-strand necklace without unraveling the strands? What is the best beading wire to use? It's driving me nuts trying to figure it out.
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Ask the Experts Findings/Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors Q&A

Ask the Experts Findings/Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors Q&A

Q: Can I use the wire guardian as the hook for my clasp?
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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 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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