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Natural Beauty
Natural Beauty
Organic materials come from living things. Knowing their origins and cultivation techniques will allow you to confidently assure your customers that you've considered every detail of your design.
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Single-Strand Necklace
Single-Strand Necklace
Need a quick necklace? Just add a charm to a chain with a jump ring or bail, and voilà, it’s ready!
Design Idea PG2V
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Opal: Benefits of Synthetic and Manmade Stones
Opal: Benefits of Synthetic and Manmade Stones
Opal is an uncommon gemstone with an uncommon beauty and fragility, leading it to be recreated in the lab as a stronger composite that withstands more stress.
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How to Use a Bead Board
How to Use a Bead Board
Make your designing life easier with bead boards. Learn the bead board types and how these tools are advantageous to the beginner as well as the high-producing professional.
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Make Your Own Beads and Components
Make Your Own Beads and Components
Every jewelry artist knows the bliss of taking designs from imagination to creation. Learn about the different products that allow you to create pieces of art.
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Fun with French Wire
Fun with French Wire
Looking for a versatile wire that can be used as a junction, spacer or even an abrasion shield in jewelry designs? French wire might be your solution!
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Spacecore Jewelry
Spacecore Jewelry
You'll love the celestial jewelry trend to the moon and back!
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Craft Fair Preparation: Ready, Set, Sell!
Craft Fair Preparation: Ready, Set, Sell!
A craft fair or craft show is a great venue to display your talents, meet customers and make money! Craft fairs are temporary settings to test the waters where you can reach your target audience. It's certainly less of a commitment than acquiring a permanent retail space and then deciding that venue isn't for you. Shows, fairs and bazaars are a wonderful place to interact with customers and other artists.
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Learn the Flat Spiral Rope Seed Bead Stitch
Learn the Flat Spiral Rope Seed Bead Stitch
Embark on your creative journey with seed beads today by mastering the fundamentals of the flat spiral rope seed bead stitch. Follow along with Rose in this step-by-step video tutorial.
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The Unlocked Mysteries of Jade:
The Unlocked Mysteries of Jade:
Delve into the rich history and cultural significance of jade, highlighting its revered status in Chinese culture, its exceptional toughness, and its various forms, including jadeite and nephrite, as well as its widespread use in jewelry and carvings, with an emphasis on the importance of color, translucency, and texture in determining jade quality.
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Bone Carving for Jewelry Designs
Bone Carving for Jewelry Designs
An ancient art form, bone carving continues to influence artists today. Do you know where this time-honored tradition derives from and how it's done today? You will now.
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Regency Era Jewelry
Regency Era Jewelry
Learn about the hottest fashions from the Regency era and how to translate them into jewelry designs.
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Single-Strand Necklace
Single-Strand Necklace
This vintage-inspired necklace showcases Czech pearl-coated glass druk beads gracefully suspended from a glass and stainless steel chain, for a classic appeal.
Design Idea QD2H
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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Shimmer and shine with Crystal Passions® fancy stones. Set them in specially calibrated findings for sleek lines and classic looks that everyone will love.
Design Idea PH32
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Earrings
Earrings
Elegantly embrace the holiday spirit with beautiful earrings featuring Crystal Passions® majestic green rivolis and Siam beads framed in gold for a festive but classic look.
Design Idea PH38
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The Importance of Daylight Lamps
The Importance of Daylight Lamps
Discover the complex nature of light and the human eye and the importance of daylight, not only in jewelry-making but all forms of art to find true color.
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Add to Jewelry Sales with ''The Lipstick Effect''
Add to Jewelry Sales with ''The Lipstick Effect''
Make it easy for a shopper to say ''Yes!'' to your jewelry. Find out how to boost your jewelry sales using the psychological phenomenon of the "Lipstick Effect."
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Sterling Silver-Filled Wire and Findings
Sterling Silver-Filled Wire and Findings
Find the answers to your questions about sterling silver-filled wire and findings in this performance results test conducted by jewelry-making experts. Discover why this metal offer a tremendous value and amazing workability.
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5 Ways to Make a Bail for Your DIY Jewelry
5 Ways to Make a Bail for Your DIY Jewelry
Jewelry designer Patti presents five ways to make a bail, including a folded component bail, hammered and rolled wire bail, layered jump ring bail and more.
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Flight of the Bumblebee
Flight of the Bumblebee
Bees are popping up in fashion and jewelry trends. Check out ideas for adding bumblebees to jewelry designs for a happy buzz.
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How Lampwork Glass Pendants are Made
How Lampwork Glass Pendants are Made
An in-depth look at the art of crafting lampwork glass pendants, exploring the process with fire and steel tools, the types of glass used, and the history of lampworking, highlighting the essential tools and materials.
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Knapping:
Knapping:
Learn all about knapping, an ancient technique for creating gemstone tools or personal adornment. You'll be amazed how much effort goes into these creations!
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Soldering Savvy
Soldering Savvy
Soldering can be a difficult task, but the end results are amazing. Helen Driggs, courtesy of Jewelry Making Daily, is here to help make soldering just a little easier.
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A Jewelry Maker's Portfolio
A Jewelry Maker's Portfolio
Put your best bead forward and easily share your work with a jewelry makers portfolio. Learn tips and tricks to creating your own in this helpful article.
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Summer Camp Jewelry
Summer Camp Jewelry
Capture the magic of a childhood summer with this nostalgia-drenched jewelry trend. Learn how the basic techniques of your camp craft table are making their way into modern fashion.
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Earrings
Earrings
Want to go the extra mile and make something that really pops? Why not make custom earring components using polymer clay, as in this gorgeous pair of bright raspberry earrings with shimmering crystals?
Design Idea QA2A
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Memory Wire Bracelet
Memory Wire Bracelet
Style takes wing with this coiled memory wire bracelet. Featuring sparkling Crystal Passions® round beads in bright spring colors, this design ends with a gleaming golden butterfly charm.
Design Idea PF4C
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Ask the Experts Business Competition Q&A
Ask the Experts Business Competition Q&A
Q: A customer of mine told me that a competitor was bad-mouthing my business. We're in a small town, and I know the competitor. What should I do?
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Ring Size Guide
Ring Size Guide
Downloadable PDF guide makes sizing finger rings easier than ever. Prints actual size from PDF, offering two ways to accurately measure ring sizes.
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St. Petersburg Chain Stitch, How-To
St. Petersburg Chain Stitch, How-To
Learn the St. Petersburg chain stitch with these easy, step-by-step illustrated instructions. A beautiful way to add texture and detail to your beaded designs.
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Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A
Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A
Q: How do you cut memory wire into individual loops for use with strand separators?
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Ask the Experts Cupchain Mesh Q&A
Ask the Experts Cupchain Mesh Q&A
Q: I'm curious about cup chain and cup-chain link mesh. Exactly what is it and how is it used? Thank you
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Ask the Experts Business/Pricing Q&A
Ask the Experts Business/Pricing Q&A
Q: I am looking to sell my jewelry online. Do I need to get a business number if I only plan on selling $100 or $200 worth of jewelry each year, if I am lucky?
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How to Dye Bone Beads
How to Dye Bone Beads
When you learn how to dye bone beads and other components you open a new avenue for creating distinctive jewelry pieces. Learn how with this informative article.
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Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Single-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set
Adorn yourself in the captivating hues of crazy lace agate in this three-piece set. Featuring stunning blue beads accented with the warmth of copper.
Design Idea PH23
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Ask the Experts Customers Q&A
Ask the Experts Customers Q&A
Q: I love doing shows! The problem I have is when there are several people standing at the booth. I'm afraid if I focus on one person, the others will leave because I am not paying attention to them. What do you recommend I do?
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Bracelet and Earring Set
Bracelet and Earring Set
Add a touch of holiday magic to your look with this enchanting bracelet and earring set. Green Druzy stars add sparkle alongside festive red Czech fire-polished glass.
Design Idea PG3J
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Ask the Experts Flat Back Q&A
Ask the Experts Flat Back Q&A
Q: I am going to add some crystals to wooden letters. What would be better, flat backs or hot fix, and what glue would I use? If hot fix is better, how do you use them? Thank you
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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Dance in the heavens with this cosmic necklace and earring set, featuring an opaque moon and transparent blue star glass drops.
Design Idea QC2A
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Earrings
Earrings
Get into the festive spirit with these Christmas earrings featuring a Santa hat design in red, white, and clear glass and acrylic, complete with a whimsical fishhook ear wire adorned with a charming star.
Design Idea PG3N
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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Enhance your look with our exquisite necklace and earring set, showcasing beautiful lapis lazuli teardrops and intricate sterling silver accents, for a truly captivating ensemble.
Design Idea QC26
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Memory Wire Bracelet
Memory Wire Bracelet
Transform your festive look with our stunning Christmas charm bracelet, beautifully embellished with glistening Czech pearl-coated glass druk beads.
Design Idea PH2H
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Earrings
Earrings
This tri-color earring design uses polymer clay to channel the organic feel of fashion from the 1970s. Do yourself a solid and get inspired by this groovy idea that's just dy-no-mite!
Design Idea QD2D
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Earrings
Earrings
Transform your style with these captivating earrings, showcasing Czech pressed glass beads in a mesmerizing swirl pattern, intertwining shades of light blue and metallic blue-black, accented by elegant silver-plated touches.
Design Idea PG33
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Stress Relief Jewelry
Stress Relief Jewelry
The article explores the rising trend of "Stress Relief Jewelry," which incorporates meaningful elements into jewelry pieces designed to alleviate stress and anxiety, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of jewelry creation in a fast-paced society.
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Earrings
Earrings
Classic sterling silver and cultured freshwater pearl combination gets a cascade makeover with this lush and elegant earring design. Stringing on FireLine® protects the pearls and adds subtle flex.
Design Idea QD2E
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Ask the Experts Lover's Knot Q&A
Ask the Experts Lover's Knot Q&A
Q: My great aunt used to tie her beaded necklaces into a lover's knot, but I have lost the instructions. Do you know how?
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Cutting Glass with Glass-Cutting Tools
Cutting Glass with Glass-Cutting Tools
There are two styles of glass cutters: dry and oil-filled. This tutorial shows how to use both types, each with illustrated step-by-step instructions.
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How to Use Fold-Over Bezel Link Settings
How to Use Fold-Over Bezel Link Settings
Effortlessly achieve a professional finish for your jewelry designs using fold-over bezel link settings. Learn how with these straightforward instructions!
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Earrings
Earrings
Turn back time with the captivating brilliance of Crystal Passions® rhinestones and the timeless elegance of majestic green crystals in these stunning dangle earrings.
Design Idea PH3B
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Setting up a Safe Kiln Firing Area and Firing Enamels with a Kiln
Setting up a Safe Kiln Firing Area and Firing Enamels with a Kiln
Firing enamel in a kiln might appear challenging, but fear not—these step-by-step instructions empower you to confidently and safely craft brilliant, gleaming jewelry projects.
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Ask the Experts Selling Q&A
Ask the Experts Selling Q&A
Q: I recently started selling jewelry. I've had a repeat customer that has bought my standard sized beaded bracelets. However, she now wants them re-sized to be smaller. Should I charge her a fee to do this? I don't want to lose money on my supplies to do this, but I don't want to lose a repeat customer.
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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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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set
Bezel setting connectors have made creating gemstone cabochon jewelry a breeze. Create a sophisticated Western-inspired style with this turquoise set.
Design Idea PF2C
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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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