Setting Up a Safe Torch Firing Area
Ensure your success and prioritize safety when firing enamel with a torch by following these comprehensive instructions. Craft stunning enamel jewelry with confidence and precision.
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Ask the Experts Stringing with FireLine® Q&A
Q: I've been using Accu-Flex® wire in my necklace and bracelet projects, but I'd like to explore other stringing materials. In particular, I'd like to know how to select the appropriate weight of FireLine® and how to finish off ends attractively and appropriately.
Ask the Experts Ethics Q&A
Q: When I use a pattern found in a magazine, how do I get permission to sell or teach that pattern?
Ask the Experts Beaded Q&A
Q: I am looking for a pattern or tutorial to make beaded beads with size 11 or 15 seed beads. Can you help? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Stringing Glass Beads Q&A
Q: What type of string or cord should I use for glass beads? I have glass bunnies and other beads but don't know how to get started for a bracelet or necklace. Help!!
Dry Sifted Enamel Techniques
Explore the art of dry sifting enamel. Learn how wet paper stenciling and sgraffito can create stunning, intricate designs with professional results.
Ask the Experts Shortening a Necklace Q&A
Q: Is there a way to make a multi-strand necklace shorter without pulling it apart?
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.
Ask the Experts Arthritis Q&A
Q: Which tools do you recommend to buy when the person has arthritis?
Ask the Experts Stick Pins Q&A
Q: Does crimping or gluing work best to hold beads on a stick pin?
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.
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?
Ask the Experts Bead Tips Q&A
Q: Can bead tips be used with Accu-Flex® beading wire?
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?
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.
Ask the Experts Cloisonné BeadsQ&A
Q: How should I clean cloisonné beads?
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?
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.
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?
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?
Ask the Experts Cleaning Q&A
Q: When a natural pearl starts to discolor, does that mean it is "sick"?
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.
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: Which gauge wire can be used with size 11/0 seed beads?
Ask the Experts Matching Pearls Q&A
Q: How can I match pearls easily?
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