Ask the Experts Using Flexible Beading Wire with Gemstone Beads Q&A
Q: Is 0.014-inch beading wire a good size for 10mm lapis lazuli and 16x12mm tourmaline beads? Will a 0.08mm inside diameter crimp work?
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Ask the Experts Most Secure Charm Attachment Q&A
Q: What is the most secure way to attach a charm or bead to chain?
Ask the Experts Crimping Pliers Q&A
Q: Do I have to use crimping pliers when using crimp beads?
Ask the Experts Manufacturing Q&A
Q: How are seed beads made?
Ask the Experts Business Ethics Q&A
Q: I find great inspiration from the Gallery of Designs and the Beading Instructions. Will I get in trouble if I make and sell my jewelry using inspirations from these resources?
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: Do Delica® beads fade?
Ask the Experts Finishes Q&A
Q: What is the difference between seed bead finishes such as matte, inside color, transparent, etc.?
Ask the Experts Charity Sponsorship Q&A
Q: A local charity is hosting a run, and they asked me to ''sponsor'' it. I'm willing to participate, but I'm not sure how to get the most out of my contribution. Any suggestions?
Ask the Experts Email Marketing Q&A
Q: I sell my jewelry online from my own website. I'd like to send follow-up emails to clients, but I don't want to annoy them. What's the best way to stay in touch after the sale?
Ask the Experts Beading Loom Q&A
Q: What should I consider when buying a beading loom?
Ask the Experts Using Beading Cones with Multi-Strand Designs Q&A
Q: How do you make multi-strand necklaces and fasten the wires to a cone-style clasp? How do you attach the cone to the clasp?
Ask the Experts How to Thread Beading Needles with Ease Q&A
Q: I have a major problem threading a size 10 or 11 beading needle with a wire threader, but need to use a thin needle for peyote stitching with seed beads. I use a Wide Eye needle for loomwork and have great success with it, but the needle is too long for off-loom stitches. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Heated vs. Dyed Colored Stones Q&A
Q: What is the difference between "heated" and "dyed" colored stones?
Ask the Experts Keeping Jump Rings Closed Q&A
Q: When I close my jump rings, they won't close enough to keep from letting the other jump ring slide out and have the piece come apart. The space is very small, only enough for my fingernail. I use the tool I purchased from you that looks like a ring and fits on the finger.
Ask the Experts Ball Chain Q&A
Q: How do I attach a clasp to ball chain? What type of clasp do I use?
Ask the Experts Head Pin Gauge for Earring Dangles Q&A
Q: What is the best gauge head pin to use for 2'' dangle earrings? I'm looking for something that is thin enough to work with, but thick enough that the earrings won't bend too easily. Thanks.
Ask the Experts Using Spacer Bars Q&A
Q: I want to make a wide bracelet. What do I use to join the rows of beads together?
Tinning Copper Foil
Learn this "stained glass" technique that adds a silver rim to the edge of your glass, and is often referred to as tinning.
Ask the Experts Fixing Bracelet and Necklace Tension Q&A
Q: I am having trouble with the tension on my bracelets/necklaces when doing the second side of them. No matter how much I pull the wire through the crimp bead there is always a gap between the crimp and beads. What can I do?
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Professional Deluxe Coiling Gizmo®
Use the Artistic Wire® Professional Deluxe Coiling Gizmo® to create tight wire coils and form them into coiled shapes. This photo-illustrated tutorial shows each step.
Ask the Experts Beading Thread Q&A
Q: I am looking for a thread/cord that WON'T STRETCH and can be used with heavier beads and knotted to finish. I have read that Dandyline braided beading cord is a good one, but you don't carry it. So, which is the correct one to use? Also, I would like it to come in colors. Thank you.
Ask the Experts Crimping Q&A
Q: Sometimes when I am working on a bracelet or necklace, the crimp bead breaks off, and I have to start all over again. What am I doing wrong?
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Wire Straightener
Crooked wire got you all bent out of shape? Let the Artistic Wire® Straightener Tool smooth things out. Here’s how!
Ask the Experts Setting Up a Website Q&A
Q: How do you set up a website to sell your jewelry?
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