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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A

Q: I have 10mm Opal Beads - I'm looking to put a gold spacer bead between them - I want to keep this necklace elegant - What would you suggest to the size of the gold spacer bead to look the best?

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Ask the Experts Freshwater Pearls Q&A

Q: I would like to make some fancy freshwater pearl necklaces and bracelets. However, I don’t know which wire to choose (22 gauge? 7 strands? 19 or 49?). Could you please help me out? What would be the best wire for freshwater pearls jewelry making? Many thanks in advance

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Ask the Experts Metal Beads Q&A

Q: Hi!! I'd like to purchase some gold and silver spacer beads, but I'd like to make sure they do not tarnish. What is my most affordable option? Thank you!

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Ask the Experts Crystal Q&A

Q: I have a vintage piece of jewelry where a pear shape crystal 15x10mm has most of the foil back removed. I purchased a 14x9mm pear shape from Fire Mountain, but it is too small. Is there any way to replace the foil backing on the original? Did not see where Fire Mountain has the size I need.

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Ask the Experts Magnets Q&A

Q: Do magnets lose their strength over time?

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Ask the Experts Bead Looming Q&A

Q: I would like to buy a bead loom and make wall hangings. Are there patterns available? And where can I find more information for this type of project?

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Ask the Experts Storage Q&A

Q: Will anti-tarnish bags also work on metal alloys or only on silver, gold and copper? Many of the beads, bead caps and other findings are made of a type of alloy and tend to "tarnish" after a time. Will the anti-tarnish bags stop or slow the process down on those also? Thank you.

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Ask the Experts Stringing Length Q&A

Q: Is there a standard length for lanyard-style eyeglass holders, either with a central loop or with the earpiece loops?

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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A

Q: Which gauge wire can be used with size 6/0 seed beads?

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Ask the Experts Drilling Q&A

Q: How do I drill a hole in mini crystal chips? It’s too small to be held in place.

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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A

Q: I recently emailed you a question on what size beading bracelet thread should be when using 8mm beads. I am inquiring again. Thank you.

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Get Ren Faire ready or Castlecore comfy with this glorious tiara. Coated quartz crystal points add luminous color behind copper moon-phase medallions.

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Ask the Experts Bead Huggers Q&A

Q: What can I use to secure a seed beaded bead I made? It’s an inch long and 2mm hole. I’m putting it on a silver 2mm tube, but it slides around. Does your company make bead huggers big enough to go onto the tube? What would you suggest?

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Ask the Experts Polishing Q&A

Q: I have a large labradorite bead that lost its glossy finish when I polished the necklace it's set in. Is there any way to restore the shine without taking it to a jeweler? Thanks.

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Ask the Experts Bails Q&A

Q: I have a 36-inch gold plate rope chain 2.5mm thick, and I want to attach a 1x2-inch pendant that consists of my initials. A tiny hole is attached to the top center of the pendant. I need some help finding an inexpensive bail that will hold the pendant steady as I wear it. Would appreciate any help! Thanks.

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Ask the Experts Glass Beads Q&A

Q: I am making a suncatcher to go outside, hanging on a tree. It will have seed beads (#11 the smallest) as well as large glass beads. What is the strongest wire to use that will go through these beads twice, and will not rust? Do I really need to run the wire through twice?

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Ask the Experts Glass Kilns Q&A

Q: Do you have the kiln for fusing glass in a microwave?

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Ask the Experts Seed Beading Q&A

Q: I recently purchased a copy of the bead embroidery handbook and am learning the different stitches. Can you tell me which goes best for each type of stitch? I was trying the tubular peyote with the Czech seed beads but it's not coming out right. I read somewhere that the Delica beads are better for this. What can I use my Czech beads for instead?

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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A

Q: Hi, ready to SCREAM. I like to make OPERA length pearl and crystal necklaces. The tiny crimps won't hold. HELP

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Ask the Experts Cord Q&A

Q: I want to make an 8mm beaded bracelet using turquoise and mother-of-pearl. What size elastic cord should I get?

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Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A

Q: What flux do I need for soldering 14-gauge gold-filled wire? What solder do I need?

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Ask the Experts Beading Wire Q&A

Q: Hi! I am trying to make 20-gauge wire hoops but cannot really figure out what hole size beads will fit on the hoops. Do they have to be above 0.8mm in order to fit? Thanks.

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Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A

Q: Hello, I am looking for non-tarnish seed beads to use in my jewelry work. It is so disappointing when the lovely bright metal seed beads go all dark and they spoil the look of my beaded pieces. Can you help please?

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Ask the Experts Cleaners & Polishers Q&A

Q: Is there a way to disinfect jewelry when we are selling at our community market that won't damage stones or wire? Customers like to try on pieces to see how they fit, but if they don't buy them, the necklaces/rings/bracelets need to be disinfected before someone else tries them on? How??

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