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Ask the Experts Stringing Glass Beads Q&A

Q: What type of string or cord should I use for glass beads? I have glass bunnies and other beads but don't know how to get started for a bracelet or necklace. Help!!

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Ask the Experts Shortening a Necklace Q&A

Q: Is there a way to make a multi-strand necklace shorter without pulling it apart?

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Ask the Experts Arthritis Q&A

Q: Which tools do you recommend to buy when the person has arthritis?

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Ask the Experts Stick Pins Q&A

Q: Does crimping or gluing work best to hold beads on a stick pin?

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Ask the Experts Briolette Repair Q&A

Q: While creating a wire wrap for a very large faceted lemon quartz briolette, I inadvertently caused chipping on each side of the top-drilled hole. I've decided not to use the stone as a briolette since the drill hole is no longer useful. Can I repair the damage and what then can I do with the stone?

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Ask the Experts Bead Tips Q&A

Q: Can bead tips be used with Accu-Flex® beading wire?

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Ask the Experts Molds Q&A

Q: I am interested in creating my own jewelry company. I have started out by making bracelets, however I need to separate my bracelets from other bracelet makers. I have many ideas of beads I want to design myself but am not sure how to go about getting them created. For example, some companies have their logos as pendants on a lot of their jewelry. I want to make a logo pendant for my bracelets but am not sure how to "create" it. Are there jewelry supply companies that can make my logo into a pendant or is this something I have to create on my own?

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Ask the Experts Cloisonné BeadsQ&A

Q: How should I clean cloisonné beads?

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Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A

Q: If gluing seed beads to a flat surface, is there a spray or glue to put on top to make sure they stay smooth and secure to the object?

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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A

Q: I am working with stainless steel wire, knitting a necklace and bracelet. I notice the wire is really dark. What can I do to clean stainless steel wire and make it brighter and more shiny?

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Ask the Experts Accu-Flex® Beading Wire Q&A

Q: Which gauge of Accu-Flex beading wire is smallest? Does Accu-Flex beading wire fray?

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Ask the Experts Cleaning Q&A

Q: When a natural pearl starts to discolor, does that mean it is "sick"?

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Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A

Q: Which gauge wire can be used with size 11/0 seed beads?

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Ask the Experts Matching Pearls Q&A

Q: How can I match pearls easily?

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Ask the Experts Gemstones Q&A

Q: How do I explain to my customers what jasper is? It goes by so many names. I want to feel comfortable in what I say. I just got some banded jasper and I need something to say about it. Thanks for great products and services.

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Ask the Experts Chain Q&A

Q: Are Omega chains stiffer than regular chains?

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Ask the Experts Apoxie Sculpt Q&A

Q: Can Apoxie Sculpt be used with polymer? Ex: If I make say a bezel type pendant and want to inlay it with a cab gemstone can I use the Apoxie Sculpt if I choose?

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Ask the Experts Tarnish Removal Q&A

Q: I have quite a collection of Hill Tribe Silver beads. I have been keeping them in clear hard plastic stackable screw together storage containers. I have noticed that they are beginning to tarnish. It will be quite a job to shine them up again. Could you recommend the best way to store them (for the future) and what would be the best way for me to clean these intricate beads. Many thanks for your help.

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Ask the Experts Sterling Silver-Filled Q&A

Q: Can your new dead soft silver-filled wire be work-hardened?

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Ask the Experts Wire Gauge Q&A

Q: What is the best gauge wire for making ear wires?

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Ask the Experts Mounting Faceted Gemstones Q&A

Q: I'm trying to make an ankle bracelet and I want to use some faceted round gemstones, like a 4mm London blue topaz and a heart shaped 4x4mm ruby. How do I go about setting these and other stones so I can hang them from the bracelet?

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Ask the Experts Pendants Q&A

Q: If the half-drilled pendant findings or screw eyes are too large, what is a good substitute?

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Ask the Experts Commission Q&A

Q: I met with a gallery owner recently who wanted a huge commission to sell my jewelry. I was completely turned off and left without making a deal with her. Now I am re-thinking my decision. Should I go back and see if her commission is negotiable?

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Ask the Experts Product Warning Labels Q&A

Q: I am thinking about selling the jewelry I make. What are my obligations as far as describing the materials that my jewelry is made from? It can be so confusing!

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