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Ask the Experts Pearl Knotting Q&A
Ask the Experts Pearl Knotting Q&A
Q: How do you know what size thread to use for a necklace strung with knots in between each bead? I have had experience with the beads slipping over the knots.
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Ask the Experts Jewelry Cleaner Q&A
Ask the Experts Jewelry Cleaner Q&A
Q: How do you clean the black off around the holes of the beads ... this is from the wire rubbing with wear? Thanks.
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Ask the Experts Findings/Earrings Q&A
Ask the Experts Findings/Earrings Q&A
Q: I have a faithful customer who wears clip-on earrings. What can I use to make them less painful for her? Is there something similar to the coating for tools that could be used?
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Ask the Experts Gemstones/Druzy Q&A
Ask the Experts Gemstones/Druzy Q&A
Q: What on earth is druzy and what is druzy quartz and blue lace agate druzy? Merriam-Webster on-line does not recognize the word druzy.
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Ask the Experts Designing Q&A
Ask the Experts Designing Q&A
Q: What should I use to clean up any excess Apoxie from my piece? Should the excess be removed before set and dry?
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Ask the Experts Selling Q&A
Ask the Experts Selling Q&A
Q: Hello! I have a question about how to market my fine silver pendants: With the rising cost of precious metals I often find it difficult to sell my pendants for the price I want if I consider the chains that go with them. I really want to sell my pendants "as is" without a chain to keep costs down, but I feel if I do that it hinders sales since people want to wear the pieces right away or they don't have a chain of their own. Should I just charge more and supply a chain? Or should I keep my prices affordable and skip the chain? I was thinking about using a cord or something since it would be cheaper, but I'm afraid it won't mesh well with the more formal look of my pieces. Help?
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Ask the Experts Finishes Q&A
Ask the Experts Finishes Q&A
Q: I recently completed a bracelet using various colors and two sizes of seed beads. After wearing the bracelet once, I noticed the finish on the semi-transparent, size 8 purple ones wore off over some of the exposed surfaces. I'm told this problem happens often with purple and red beads. Any suggestions?
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Ask the Experts Labeling Q&A
Ask the Experts Labeling Q&A
Q: With the precious metal market so volatile, I've been using some silver plated findings in my designs. On my cards I tell of what each piece is made. Is there a legal explanation required when you have a piece, say, 20% silver plate, 80% sterling or can I just say SP and Sterling or Sterling w SP and leave it at that? I don't want to mislead my customers but I also want to point out that the piece is mostly sterling. My cards are not large so space is limited.
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Ask the Experts Opal Care Q&A
Ask the Experts Opal Care Q&A
Q: I have some opals stored in glycerine oil. They have been in oil since the 1930s. Must they stay in the oil or can I put them in cage bails?
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Ask the Experts Grading Q&A
Ask the Experts Grading Q&A
Q: Only a few of your pearls indicate a grade in the description. Does that mean that the others are D grade or below? Thanks.
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Ask the Experts Copyrights Q&A
Ask the Experts Copyrights Q&A
Q: I buy pendants and antique beads at garage sales, flea markets and other sources. I use these pendants as focal points to build my necklaces around and some of them have a name printed on the back. Do I have a copyright problem or is there some other problem I might have if I want to sell my work?
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Ask the Experts Cord Coils Q&A
Ask the Experts Cord Coils Q&A
Q: How do you use spring coils? I often see them in men's jewelry.
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Ask the Experts Antiquing Q&A
Ask the Experts Antiquing Q&A
Q: I have some copper pieces that I would like to look a bit darker, more antique. What product should I use to do this?
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Ask the Experts Oxidation Q&A
Ask the Experts Oxidation Q&A
Q: Someone I know purchased a bracelet from an art gallery - it was silver and copper. She told me that the first time she wore the bracelet it got wet and the parts that were copper turned black. Why would this happen?
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Ask the Experts Adding to Off-Loom Stitches Q&A
Ask the Experts Adding to Off-Loom Stitches Q&A
Q: I'm looking for your video or answer on how to join a new thread onto an existing thread for projects that need you to use a lot of thread, like necklaces, etc. What I mean is: I have started my project (beaded fringe on a bracelet, just like your video) and the string is now too short to do any more beading. How do I join the next piece of thread? Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Dog Collar Q&A
Ask the Experts Dog Collar Q&A
Q: I am attempting to make a jeweled leather dog collar. I would like to affix rhinestones and other colored crystal stones to the smooth leather face of the collar. The stones I am using are framed and backed in silver tone metal without rivets or claws to grip the leather. What is the best way to permanently attach these stones to the leather collar?
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Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: I would like to know how to get started with seed beads. I want to seed bead a 5" hoop to make a dreamcatcher. All I want to do is the outside (if not) the hoop in seed beads. Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Plastic Q&A
Ask the Experts Plastic Q&A
Q: I am trying to learn the benefits of resin beads over plastic beads, what are the characteristics of resin beads?
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Ask the Experts Finding the Right Venue Q&A
Ask the Experts Finding the Right Venue Q&A
Q: The manager of a gift shop told me she wasn't interested in carrying my work, and all I could think of to say was, "Thanks anyway." What's the right way to handle this kind of rejection?
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Ask the Experts Satisfaction Guarantee Q&A
Ask the Experts Satisfaction Guarantee Q&A
Q: Should I offer a satisfaction guarantee for my jewelry?
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Ask the Experts Best Gauge for Making Earring Wires Q&A
Ask the Experts Best Gauge for Making Earring Wires Q&A
Q: What is the best size and type of sterling silver wire to make earring wires?
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Ask the Experts Preventing Tarnish on Gold-Plated Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Preventing Tarnish on Gold-Plated Beads Q&A
Q: I love the look of the gold-plated beads with my gemstones but they "turn" or tarnish with only one or two wearings, and then they look awful! Is there anything I can do to stop this? I can't afford to use the real thing.
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Ask the Experts Finishing a Silk Multi-Strand Necklace Q&A
Ask the Experts Finishing a Silk Multi-Strand Necklace Q&A
Q: I have seen a necklace that I would love to make, but I need advice on the clasp at the back. The necklace was 10 strands of silk thread with pearls and crystals knotted about 1 to 1-1/2 inches apart. It looked like a crimp with a loop that finished it off, but I am unsure which one to order to complete the necklace, or even if this is the right way to go. Can you please advise? Thanks so much!
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Ask the Experts Lanyard Stringing Material Q&A
Ask the Experts Lanyard Stringing Material Q&A
Q: I have made and sold over 50 beaded lanyards since November. Now all of a sudden people are coming back because they have broken. I used Accu-Flex® beading wire 7 strand 0.019 clear for stringing. Do you have any suggestions for something stronger? I have a large order coming up and really don't want to restring.
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Ask the Experts Half-Hard and Full-Hard Wire Uses Q&A
Ask the Experts Half-Hard and Full-Hard Wire Uses Q&A
Q: Would you please explain the differences of sterling silver wire dead soft/half hard and what type of projects they are best suited for. Thank you much!
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Ask the Experts Best Stringing Material for Wood Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Best Stringing Material for Wood Beads Q&A
Q: When working with wood beads, what type of stringing material works best?
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Ask the Experts Unpierced Earrings Q&A
Ask the Experts Unpierced Earrings Q&A
Q: How do you make earrings for people who don't have pierced ears?
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Ask the Experts Cleaning Cat's Eye Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Cleaning Cat's Eye Beads Q&A
Q: Do you know of a way to clean cat's eye beads?
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Ask the Experts Proper Headpin Gauge Q&A
Ask the Experts Proper Headpin Gauge Q&A
Q: Is there a rule of thumb for what gauge of headpins to use for various projects (i.e. making dangles on earrings, adding a dangle to a bracelet, etc.)?
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Ask the Experts Cleaning Jewelry Q&A
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?
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Ask the Experts Lentil and Melon Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Lentil and Melon Beads Q&A
Q: I've come across the terms "lentil beads" and "melon beads." What are they? How do you describe them?
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Ask the Experts Crystal Passions Awareness Ribbon Colors Q&A
Ask the Experts Crystal Passions Awareness Ribbon Colors Q&A
Q: I am looking for the Crystal Passions® bead colors for all the different cancers. I have breast cancer and want to make bracelets for the nurses at the oncology department at my hospital. I know there are names for them, but they do not match the beads. Can you help?
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Ask the Experts Finishing Jewelry with French Wire Q&A
Ask the Experts Finishing Jewelry with French Wire Q&A
Q: I think your how-to videos are a wonderful addition to your site. I was watching the bead tip and French wire videos in particular. My question/suggestion is that I don't have a problem with finishing my jewelry on the first end but after the stringing is complete it is the second end which gives me trouble, when you have to tighten the string so that there are no loose beads. French wire is very difficult to use, but doubly so when you are finishing the second end. For example: when I pull the loop, the wire tends to spread and becomes useless. Can you include the second half of the how-to as well as the first?
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Ask the Experts Fingerprints Q&A
Ask the Experts Fingerprints Q&A
Q: How do you avoid leaving fingerprints on your polymer clay beads?
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Ask the Experts Dye Types Q&A
Ask the Experts Dye Types Q&A
Q: What kind of dye can I use on bone beads?
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Ask the Experts Thread Q&A
Ask the Experts Thread Q&A
Q: Can crimp beads be used with thread?
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Ask the Experts Bead Tips Q&A
Ask the Experts Bead Tips Q&A
Q: What is the difference between side clamp-on, standard and bottom clamp-on bead tips?
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Ask the Experts Mountings Q&A
Ask the Experts Mountings Q&A
Q: Is it better to put a smaller stone in a larger setting, or a larger stone in a smaller setting?
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Ask the Experts Materials Q&A
Ask the Experts Materials Q&A
Q: What does "gold-filled" mean?
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Ask the Experts Size Q&A
Ask the Experts Size Q&A
Q: How do I choose the size stretch cord to make bracelets?
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Ask the Experts Tubular Peyote Stitch Q&A
Ask the Experts Tubular Peyote Stitch Q&A
Q: Can any size bead be used for tubular peyote, or is it confined to the smaller beads? What shape bead works best?
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Ask the Experts Loom Work Q&A
Ask the Experts Loom Work Q&A
Q: I am new to loom working and would like to know how to attach my project to a steel bracelet blank.
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Ask the Experts Small Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Small Beads Q&A
Q: I have several strands of tiny 2.5mm diamond beads and am in a quandary as to the best way to string them. I've tried fishing line and extra fine beading wire, but I'm not satisfied with the results. I've also tried stringing them onto jump rings I made with 18K 30-gauge wire, but it made them look too spread out. Any suggestions?
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Ask the Experts 2x2mm Crimp Tubes Q&A
Ask the Experts 2x2mm Crimp Tubes Q&A
Q: What is the difference between regular sterling silver 2x2mm cut crimp tubes and lightweight sterling silver 2x2mm cut crimp tubes? Under what circumstances would I choose to use one over the other?
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Ask the Experts Tassels Q&A
Ask the Experts Tassels Q&A
Q: What size silk cord or thread is needed to make tassels?
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Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: How can Thread Magic® help my seed beading?
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Ask the Experts Negotiations Q&A
Ask the Experts Negotiations Q&A
Q: A gallery that recently bought some of my jewelry asked me not to sell similar designs through my own website, at shows or to other galleries. I'm not sure how to respond to their request? It feels too restrictive. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Ask the Experts Saltwater vs. Freshwater Q&A
Ask the Experts Saltwater vs. Freshwater Q&A
Q: What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater pearls?
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