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Ask the Experts Using Story Cards to Sell Jewelry Q&A

Q: My work will be sold in a gallery, but I won't be there to sell it. I'd like to include some information that prospective buyers can read. What's the best way to do that?

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Ask the Experts Enamel Paint Q&A

Q: I want to paint silver charms with enamel. What kind is the best paint and what is the proper procedure?

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Ask the Experts Selling Upscale Jewelry to a Casual Crowd Q&A

Q: My work is "upscale," yet at shows, people are often wearing casual clothing that isn't a good fit for my jewelry ... any ideas on how to deal with this?

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Ask the Experts Gold-Finished Versus Gold-Plated Q&A

Q: Is there any difference between gold-finished and gold-plated, or is it just a new way to market gold plate?

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Ask the Experts Beginners' Guide to Stringing Materials Q&A

Q: HELP! I have just started to bead and have some questions about what kind and what size of thread/wire I should use with my projects. What do all the numbers/gauge/sizes mean?

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Ask the Experts Finishing a Necklace with Large-Hole Glass Beads Q&A

Q: I am making a necklace with glass beads, but when I put on the crimp bead to hold the bead in place, the hole in the bead is bigger than what the crimp bead holds. What do I do to keep my glass bead in place?

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Ask the Experts Knotted Gemstone Necklace Q&A

Q: I would like to knot some gemstone beads. Is a bead tip sturdy enough to hold the heavier gemstone rounds and nuggets? What are the options for attaching a clasp if a bead tip is not used? Can a knotted strand be attached to chain?

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Ask the Experts Making Your Own Neckwire Q&A

Q: How do you bend 16- or 18-gauge wire into a neckwire or choker?

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Ask the Experts Stringing a Continuous Necklace Q&A

Q: How do I string a continuous necklace without using a crimp bead?

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Ask the Experts Illusion Cord Q&A

Q: How do you attach beads to "illusion" cord?

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Ask the Experts Strengthening Necklaces Q&A

Q: I am using Accu-Flex® 7 strands (.012") and crimp beads with pearls and other beads. Some of the necklaces get broken after a while. What can I use to make them stronger?

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Ask the Experts Choosing the Right Stringing Material Q&A

Q: I was wondering which thread to use when stitching a necklace using a mix of beads, including seed beads and crystals. I would love a thread that is really strong and available in several colors.

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Ask the Experts Rosary Eye Pins Q&A

Q: I am making a rosary and am looking for the thickest and strongest eye pin. I have had trouble with the loops stretching open under normal stress. Any suggestions?

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Ask the Experts Making Tiles Into Pendants Q&A

Q: I want to make a necklace out of small tiles, but I can't put a hole in them. I need a type of ring to glue on the top to put the beads through. What is it called, and how do I find them?

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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?

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Ask the Experts Bead Crochet Stringing Material Q&A

Q: What thread do you use for bead crochet?

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Ask the Experts Using S-Hook Clasps Q&A

Q: I don't understand how to use S-Hook clasps. Am I supposed to separate one of the S's so that the ring will slide on and off? I purchased one, but the S is too tight on both sides to slide the jump ring on and off.

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Ask the Experts Hemalyke™ Information Q&A

Q: I am very interested in learning more about your Hemalyke™ and how it is produced. I will be sending a large order very soon for the magnetized Hemalyke. I need to know more information since I'll be making and selling jewelry containing your trademarked hematite substitute.

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Ask the Experts Mother-of-Pearl Shell Q&A

Q: What kind of beading wire would I use with mother-of-pearl beads or cultured freshwater pearls?

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Ask the Experts Finishing a Multi-strand Necklace Q&A

Q: I believe the answer is a no-brainer but I cannot figure it out. I would like to find out how to finish off a multi-strand necklace, particularly when done on thread. When I go to How-To's, it brings up design ideas. I see the picture and the list of materials, but for the life of me, I cannot find instructions to go with it. How do I find what I want?

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Ask the Experts Best Wire for Earwires Q&A

Q: In general, what is the best gauge and hardness of wire recommended for making earrings?

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Ask the Experts Attaching Beads to Leather Q&A

Q: How do I attach beads or crystals to leather ~ as in a leather cross or even a halter for a horse?

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Ask the Experts Finishing Silk Thread Q&A

Q: If I am making a necklace with silk thread, do I make a knot at the end using a tube crimp and then crimp the tube or just leave it?

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Ask the Experts Fast Seed Bead Stringing Q&A

Q: My wife uses size 14 and size 15 seed beads to make little purses, and she is always saying she wishes she had a way to string the beads onto her needle that would be faster and easier than from a saucer and one at a time. I have heard about a bowl that you turn and the beads string onto the needle; is there such an item? Please let me know if you have any ideas.

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