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Ask the Experts Tools Q&A
Q: When I use my split ring pliers to open the ring and put a charm on, I seem to "ruin" the ring. It doesn't close back up properly, but remains separated from the center. Am I opening them incorrectly?
Ask the Experts Gemstones Q&A
Q: I recently collected a lot of small stones and pebbles on the beach and want to wire wrap them and turn them into pendants. However, after the stones dried, they lost some of the appeal that made me pick them up in the first place. How can I treat the stones to give them the ''just out of the ocean'' look again? And I need this to be permanent and safe to wear. Thank you,
Ask the Experts Cleaning Jewelry Q&A
Q: How do I get my pieces clean after people handle it at a show, and get fingerprints off, too?
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: How can Thread Magic® help my seed beading?
Ask the Experts Bead Holes Q&A
Q: How can I remove dried glue from a bead hole so I can use the bead again? Thank You.
Ask the Experts Rotary Tumbler Q&A
Q: I recently bought a Lortone Rotary Tumbler and would like to tumble metal in it. How do I do this? The instruction booklet doesn't address this. Thank you.
Ask the Experts Sizing Q&A
Q: Can sterling silver rings be sized up?
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?
Ask the Experts Wire Gauges Q&A
Q: What is the best gauge wire to use with the wire jig? The best gauge to make jump rings?
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?
Ask the Experts Pliers Q&A
Q: Please tell me the difference between "lap joint" and "box joint" pliers?
Ask the Experts Release Q&A
Q: I was wondering if you need any kind of release with the flex molds? I'm thinking for PMC you'd want to oil them, but what about resin?
Ask the Experts Patina Q&A
Q: Instead of Liver of Sulfur, will using muriatic acid in small amounts to oxidize metal make the metal brittle? I like the gunmetal look I achieved in gold- and silver-plated chains but am unsure how long the patina will last. Thanks.
Ask the Experts Cleaning Q&A
Q: How do I clean my pliers and wire cutters? They have become rusty and old looking.
Ask the Experts Avoid Marring Wire Q&A
Q: When I'm working with wire, I notice my tools are leaving marks behind. How can I avoid marring the wire?
Ask the Experts Arthritis Q&A
Q: Which tools do you recommend to buy when the person has arthritis?
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!!
Ask the Experts Crimping Pliers Q&A
Q: Do I have to use crimping pliers when using crimp beads?
Ask the Experts Beading Loom Q&A
Q: What should I consider when buying a beading loom?
Ask the Experts How to Thread Beading Needles with Ease Q&A
Q: I have a major problem threading a size 10 or 11 beading needle with a wire threader, but need to use a thin needle for peyote stitching with seed beads. I use a Wide Eye needle for loomwork and have great success with it, but the needle is too long for off-loom stitches. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Beading Needles Q&A
Q: What needle should I purchase that will go through both beads and fabric, in order to bead fabric?
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!
Ask the Experts Making Watch Bands Q&A
Q: Hi! I'm new to beading and love it! I want to make bands for my existing watches that have a bar. What do I use to start? Is there a special finding?