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Q: Is it better to use a 3mm crimp for a beading wire necklace or will a 2mm crimp suffice? If I use a 3mm crimp, do I use a 3mm crimp bead or should I use a bead that is 1mm larger? Same for a 2mm crimp - use a 2mm crimp bead to cover the 2mm crimp? Thank you in advance.
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I’m using 550lb parachute cord for stringing, but I can find anything that will cut it cleanly. I’ve tried a bunch of tools but only my newest wire cutters come close - they still don’t cut it cleanly.
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: Hi, I’d like to make a necklace by loosely braiding or weaving three strands of wire together and adding beads periodically. Is memory wire the way to go? Would the bare wire be uncomfortable? I want a very light and airy feel to the necklace. Would something else work better? I’ve racked my brain...I would appreciate your help! Thank you very much.
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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 Findings Q&A
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Q: Do you have a circle earring or pendant with a jump ring inside the circle, so I can hang a bead or charm from it?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I would like to secure 1/16" elastic cords together (either end to end or overlapping). What size crimp should I get?
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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 Soldering Q&A
Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A
Q: I’m going to be soldering a ring band onto a bezel. What is better for that job—dead soft or half hard?
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Ask the Experts Wireworking Q&A
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Q: I'm looking into wire looper tools and cutters. I use a lot of memory wire and wanted to know if the looper tools will work on memory wire.
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
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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 using the 7-strand doubled?
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Ask the Experts Hypoallergenic Jewelry Q&A
Ask the Experts Hypoallergenic Jewelry Q&A
Q: What can I use to cover metal jewelry if it causes allergic reactions on my skin?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
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Q: My pearl necklace broke. Is it possible for me to fix it? It is 14Kt gold.
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: I am making small tapestries. The size is comparable to pen wraps when not zipped up. I'd like to hang them either in my windows with suction cups or on my Christmas tree. But how do I finish them on the top so that they can hang? Is there a finding to use? I've looked but I really don't know what I am looking for. Thank you very much.
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
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Q: When doing wire weaving, I am having a hard time keeping the base wires straight, so my design comes out a little crooked. I am using either 20- or 18-gauge base wire. What am I doing wrong?
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Q: What glue should I use to glue a silver bail to a gemstone cabochon?
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Ask the Experts Adhesive Q&A
Ask the Experts Adhesive Q&A
Q: When purchasing the GS Hypo Cement® adhesive, is it better to purchase two or three, or just one tube at a time? I don’t use glue very often. How long does the glue stay effective?
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: What is the finest size thread suitable for pearls, please?
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Q: I have been asked to make beaded pull chains for ceiling fans and window shades. I want to rise to this challenge, but how can I make something secure enough to handle the force? I appreciate your advice.
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Q: When ordering silver-toned O rings, how can you get the bright silver tone versus the darker silver tone, without buying sterling silver? I have bought many silver-toned O rings, and the majority of them are kind of gray. Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Ankle Bracelet Q&A
Ask the Experts Ankle Bracelet Q&A
Q: How long should anklets be?
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Ask the Experts Tools Q&A
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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 Adhesive Q&A
Ask the Experts Adhesive Q&A
Q: I looked on your site to purchase Pascofix adhesive but could not find it. Does it go by another name?
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Ask the Experts Mounts and Settings Q&A
Ask the Experts Mounts and Settings Q&A
Q: I'd like to make 3- or 4-strand chokers with a cabochon in the center of the strands. Other than wire wrapping, is there any setting that will allow me to do this?
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Ask the Experts Suncatcher Q&A
Ask the Experts Suncatcher Q&A
Q: What material is best for making a beaded crystal suncatcher?
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
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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?
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Q: I have split-ring pliers. They work fine for keyring size, but when you get down to 4mm or 5mm rings, the pliers only open the ring a little, and I can't keep them open wide enough to insert my focal. I've tried sliding the ring up the shaft of the pliers to open it farther, but then the beginning of the ring closes down, and I can't slip my focal in. Any ideas?
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
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Q: I’m making wire-wrapped glass stud earrings. What gauge and wire type is best? I’d like to use sterling silver. Would half-hard be sturdy enough for an earring back?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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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 Earwires Q&A
Ask the Experts Earwires Q&A
Q: Can you make your own ear wires out of gold-filled wire? Or does work hardening and using a burr-cup tool on the end ruin it? I don't know how to get ready-made gold-filled earring wires & findings that are the same gold tone as my gold-filled wire.
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Ask the Experts Rondelles Q&A
Ask the Experts Rondelles Q&A
Q: What size rondelle do I use with a 12mm bead?
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Ask the Experts Cabochons Q&A
Ask the Experts Cabochons Q&A
Q: I purchased a couple gorgeous cabochons online that are smaller than I expected (14x23mm). I’m not talented enough to wire-wrap something that small, and I can’t find a cabochon setting that will fit them. What should I do?
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Ask the Experts Wire Working Q&A
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Q: How do you use a draw plate? Looking for a tool to keep wires in place when wrapping.
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Ask the Experts Packaging Q&A
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Q: I try to make jewelry look nice in a gift box, but I know that as soon as someone moves the box around, the pieces won't stay the way I arranged them. A long time ago, I think I read about sticky dots or something similar to make the jewelry stay where it should. Do you have any additional information or suggestions to make jewelry stay put? Thanks.
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Ask the Experts Seed Beading Q&A
Ask the Experts Seed Beading Q&A
Q: What can you put on a seed bead project when it is finished? Is there a liquid?
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Ask the Experts Apparel Q&A
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Q: I need instructions on making hat pins, please.
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Ask the Experts Knotting Q&A
Ask the Experts Knotting Q&A
Q: I made a 4mm sterling silver bead elastic bracelet. What is the best way to hide the knot? The hole in the bead is too small to hide the knot. Do I use a 4mm crimp bead, put it over the knot and then use a 4mm sterling crimp cover? Would the beads all look the same once completed? Thanks so much.
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
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Q: I need basic instructions on how to make stretch bracelets. I live in Puerto Rico and the heat and humidity play havoc on the stretch elastic. What is the strongest and best to use?
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Ask the Experts Shell Q&A
Ask the Experts Shell Q&A
Q: I have two matching huge giant clam shells. They lived outside my parents’ house in Kent in the wind and rain for 50 years and kept the beautiful mother-of-pearl inside. After some years outside here in Bristol, they have lost the mother-of-pearl, except where the rainwater has collected. What might have caused this? Can the mother-of-pearl be restored on the rest of the shell or is it destroyed and lost forever?
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: I am interested in making mobiles. I have used wire from hardware stores but would like to upgrade. Can you suggest a medium-grade wire for this purpose? I’m also concerned with changing color and rust.
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Ask the Experts Wire Working Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire Working Q&A
Q: Which wire hardness would be best for making roses for a necklace or bracelet?
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Ask the Experts Jump Rings Q&A
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Q: If I have jump rings that say they're made of "iron alloy," can they be soldered?
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Ask the Experts Pendants Q&A
Ask the Experts Pendants Q&A
Q: I’ve been looking everywhere for pendant settings with dogs or paws. I’ve found owls, turtles, dolphins, cats but no dogs. Doesn’t seem like they exist. Is there a way to make them?
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
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Q: Are turquoise heishi beads made from a solid piece of turquoise or out of ground turquoise and resin? Thank you
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: What size ( interior size) of end cap do I use to solder on the ends of a 1mm snake chain? Thank you for responding to my question.
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Q: I noticed there are so many sizes of crimps. Sometimes when I use the crimp that is designated on the various types of wire I have they still pull off or where off and then the item breaks. Why does this happen I always double check it and give it a tug and figure it is fine. What is going wrong?
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Ask the Experts Wire-Working Q&A
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!
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: How do you determine the size slide clasp to use?
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
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Q: I am very new to beading. What type and size of product are best to use for most beading?
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