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Q: I need someone to contact me with hands-on experience and knowledge on how to properly use eyelet and rivet pliers (4065TL). I want to use them to set 3.5mm eyelets. The tutorial isn't clear on the proper orientation of the eyelet when crimping.
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Ask the Experts Bead Reamer Q&A
Ask the Experts Bead Reamer Q&A
Q: I was given a battery operated bead reamer as a gift, but am hesitant to try it. I was watching your bead reamer video and didn't even see a powered version mentioned as an option. It seems to me the hand versions offer more control. Do you have any recommendations?
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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 An Extra Hand with Multiple Bead Strands Q&A
Ask the Experts An Extra Hand with Multiple Bead Strands Q&A
Q: When working on a multiple strand necklace, what advice do you give as far as handling the ends while you're beading? I've tried it and sometimes drop a line and my beads go everywhere!
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Ask the Experts Closing Crimp Covers Q&A
Ask the Experts Closing Crimp Covers Q&A
Q: How do I close crimp bead covers without marking them? They are too tough to close by hand.
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Ask the Experts Bracelet Q&A
Ask the Experts Bracelet Q&A
Q: What is the best clasp for a bracelet? Magnetic clasps require two hands if they are strong enough for heavier pieces, as do most other clasps. What is the easiest clasp to work with one hand?
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Ask the Experts Metalsmithing Q&A
Ask the Experts Metalsmithing Q&A
Q: I love the look of hand hammered brass washers from the hardware store. Do you have any tricks or tools for texturing both sides?
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Ask the Experts Design Q&A
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Q: Hello, I am having a hard time getting my earrings to hang straight. They want to turn either to the right or left. Is it because I'm hand drilling the center of my brass? Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Jewelry Displays Q&A
Ask the Experts Jewelry Displays Q&A
Q: I have been selling hand-made jewelry for about 12 years at shows and festivals. I am looking to get some new display items. I was wondering given the fact that half of my shows are outside and in the mountains, if the leatherette displays hold up better than the velvet ones? Going hand in hand what would be the best color to display brass or other mixed metal jewelry on, White or Black? I mainly have black velvet ones and they seem to collect dust and dead plant bits, which show up like there is no tomorrow when I am doing an inside show. Thoughts?
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Ask the Experts Polishing Jewelry Q&A
Ask the Experts Polishing Jewelry Q&A
Q: What are the pros and cons of using a jewelry tumbler for polishing jewelry as opposed to a hand held rotary tool?
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Ask the Experts Right-Angle Weave Q&A
Ask the Experts Right-Angle Weave Q&A
Q: What is the "correct" way of doing 2-needle right-angle weave? Do I keep changing from one needle to the other, or should I try to be a rightie and a leftie at the same time, i.e. keep one needle in each hand?
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Ask the Experts Best Wire for Hook Clasp Q&A
Ask the Experts Best Wire for Hook Clasp Q&A
Q: If I want to make an S-hook shape out of a sterling silver round wire to join the ends of a bracelet, is half hard the best? I know that dead soft is way too soft and malleable, and I think full hard would require way too much force to be able to shape by hand with needle nose pliers.
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