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Creating and Using a Wet Paper Stencil with Dry Sifted Enamel

Craft enchanting enamel designs using the simple wet-paper-stencil technique. Your designs will sparkle with personality when you follow these instructions.

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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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How to Use an Alundum Stone

Smooth out the rough edges in your enamel designs with an alundum stone. Discover how with these straightforward instructions.

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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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Dry Sifting Enamel

Explore the art of dry sifting enamel. Learn how wet paper stenciling and sgraffito can create stunning, intricate designs with professional results.

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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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How to Use a Sal Ammoniac Block to Maintain Your Soldering Iron

Discover the proper technique for maintaining your soldering iron with a sal ammoniac block.

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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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How to Use Slide Tube Clasps

Seeking a way to unite your cords without forcing them to tie the knot? Join them in peaceful harmony with slide tube clasps and these easy instructions.

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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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Annealing Metal

With these instructions, you will master the art of annealing, a process that softens metal, allowing you to shape it according to your creative vision.

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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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How to Use Loop Lock™ Flat Round Findings

Loop Lock™ findings are ideal for connecting links, loops and lengths of chain with a secure "locking" closure. See how to use these findings in this illustrated tutorial.

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