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Q: How do you secure cord coils to rubber cord? The fit is pretty tight, but is there some way to secure it further? Thanks.
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Ask the Experts Flat Back Q&A
Q: I am going to add some crystals to wooden letters. What would be better, flat backs or hot fix, and what glue would I use? If hot fix is better, how do you use them? Thank you
Ask the Experts Designing Q&A
Q: What should I use to clean up any excess Apoxie from my piece? Should the excess be removed before set and dry?
Ask the Experts Antiquing Q&A
Q: I have some copper pieces that I would like to look a bit darker, more antique. What product should I use to do this?
Ask the Experts Plastic Q&A
Q: I am trying to learn the benefits of resin beads over plastic beads, what are the characteristics of resin beads?
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!
Ask the Experts Finishing Jewelry with French Wire Q&A
Q: I think your how-to videos are a wonderful addition to your site. I was watching the bead tip and French wire videos in particular. My question/suggestion is that I don't have a problem with finishing my jewelry on the first end but after the stringing is complete it is the second end which gives me trouble, when you have to tighten the string so that there are no loose beads. French wire is very difficult to use, but doubly so when you are finishing the second end. For example: when I pull the loop, the wire tends to spread and becomes useless. Can you include the second half of the how-to as well as the first?
Ask the Experts Thread Q&A
Q: Can crimp beads be used with thread?
Ask the Experts Hatbands Q&A
Q: I'm making hatbands, but I don't know how to finish the ends. They need to be adjustable. Do you have any ideas? I'd prefer to NOT sew the bands to a backing. Thanks!
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I've been beading for about a year and my biggest issue is the excess wire at the end of my project. Is there a trick to threading it into the strand of beads?
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?
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I would like to string some heavy gemstone beads on elastic. What's the best material to use and how do I finish it? If I tie it, how do I hide the knot? Thanks.
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?
Ask the Experts Fold-Over Clasp Q&A
Q: How do you attach a fold clasp to beading wire?
Ask the Experts Knots Q&A
Q: How do you stop the fishing line type cord from unraveling when knotted at the end of my project? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Stringing Materials Q&A
Q: What kind of wire or string should be used when making a necklace where the beads go all the way around the neck so it will lie flat?
Ask the Experts Extender/Safety Chain Q&A
Q: What do I need to add to my bracelet designs to keep them from falling off and being lost—my customers are asking and I want to be able to offer them a solution. Thanks.
Ask the Experts Forming Q&A
Q: I want to make my own pins using various wire and different gauges of wire, copper, sterling, etc. These pins would be made using one continuous piece of wire. What is the best way to sharpen the pin end?
Ask the Experts Findings/Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors Q&A
Q: Can I use the wire guardian as the hook for my clasp?
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?
Ask the Experts Ball Chain Q&A
Q: How do I attach a clasp to ball chain? What type of clasp do I use?
Ask the Experts Fixing Bracelet and Necklace Tension Q&A
Q: I am having trouble with the tension on my bracelets/necklaces when doing the second side of them. No matter how much I pull the wire through the crimp bead there is always a gap between the crimp and beads. What can I do?
Ask the Experts Crimping Q&A
Q: Sometimes when I am working on a bracelet or necklace, the crimp bead breaks off, and I have to start all over again. What am I doing wrong?
Ask the Experts Adding Thread to Peyote Tube Q&A
Q: I'm new to beading but have started working a peyote-stitched tube with seed beads. I need to add additional thread to extend the length of the tube. Any suggestions?