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Artistic Wire® Connector Diamond Jig

Create perfectly balanced and symmetrical jewelry connectors with the Artistic Wire® Connector Diamond Jig. Follow these step-by-step instructions and let your creativity get wired.

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Ask the Experts Flexible Bracelet Stringing Materials Q&A

Q: What is the best wire for making a flexible bracelet and the best stretch cord size?

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Ask the Experts Acquiring a Wholesale License Q&A

Q: I don't have a question about jewelry-making but I was wondering if you could tell me how to go about getting a wholesale license? I have no idea how to go about this and I have had no luck searching the internet.

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Ask the Experts Dyed Beads Q&A

Q: How do I wash dyed beads?

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Ask the Experts Faceted Gems and Cabochons Q&A

Q: What are your items that will hold Faceted Gems and Cabochons? Is it best to use glue? If so, what kind?

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Artistic Wire® Round Connector Jig

Infuse your jewelry designs with graceful curves and an airy touch by fashioning custom connectors using the Artistic Wire® Round Connector Jig. These clear and concise instructions will make the creation process a breeze!

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Ask the Experts Hill Tribes Silver Beads Q&A

Q: Sometimes it's hard to string large Hill Tribes silver beads onto Accu-Flex® beading wire as the wire curves before it's through the bead hole. And if I'm working with multiple wires, inevitably one makes it through the bead hole, but I have to struggle to get the rest to cooperate. How can I get the wire through without getting frustrated?

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Ask the Experts Enlarging Pearl Holes Q&A

Q: I was adding a few pearls to my latest design and some of them wouldn't fit onto my needle. I was able to use other pearls in the same strand to finish the necklace, but how can I make use of the pearls that didn't work the first time?

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Ask the Experts Restringing Czech Seed Beads Q&A

Q: I'd like to restring Czech seed beads quickly onto Nymo thread, any ideas on how to do that without taking the seed beads off and stringing with a needle, one by one?

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Artistic Wire® Teardrop Connector Jig

Sculpt your designs into delicate teardrops with the Artistic Wire® Teardrop Connector Jig. Let these user-friendly instructions guide you in effortlessly crafting your own custom jewelry connectors.

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Ask the Experts Basic Jewelry-Making Tools Q&A

Q: What tools do I need to make jewelry?

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Ask the Experts Making Consistent Loops Q&A

Q: When working with round and square precious-metal and color-coated wire, how can I make the same size loops so my project has a consistent look?

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Ask the Experts Reducing Eye Strain Q&A

Q: How do you recommend I relieve eye strain when working with seed beads?

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Ask the Experts Men's Earrings Q&A

Q: What kind of earrings would make good men's earrings to hang dagger or spider drops from? And if I buy the round rubber or leather cord, black, 3mm, for a man's necklace what clasps or crimping beads do I use on the ends to secure and fasten?

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Ask the Experts Attaching a Center-Drilled Pendant Q&A

Q: What is the best way to attach a center drilled pendant to a necklace?

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Ask the Experts Beads for Leather Cord Q&A

Q: What size beads can you use with leather cord?

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Ask the Experts Thread Size for Peyote Stitch Q&A

Q: I am learning to do the Peyote stitch. What size thread do you recommend I use?

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Ask the Experts Secure Eye Pins and Head Pins Q&A

Q: What is the most secure way to attach an eye pin or head pin to a design?

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Ask the Experts Cutting Accu-Flex® Beading Wire Q&A

Q: Would you recommend a particular wire cutter for .019 size, 49 strand Accu-FlexÂ® beading wire?

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Ask the Experts Polymer Clay Q&A

Q: I have just recently gotten into experimenting with polymer clays. I remember hearing or reading somewhere, before I got into clay, that there is a two-part mold-making material that is intended for clay use. I'd like to make some of my own molds. What are my options that will complement the nature and characteristics of the clay?

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Ask the Experts Bead Fixative Q&A

Q: If I spray fixative on a bracelet made with some dyed cylinder beads, will the fixative hurt the skin after it dries? What do you recommend to seal in the color—other than not using the beads? I already made some bracelets, though I can avoid using those beads in the future. Thanks.

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Ask the Experts Tassels Q&A

Q: How do you use ''T'' drilled beads and end beads? Also, how do you make tassels?

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Ask the Experts Chainmaille Q&A

Q: I have discovered the joys (and tribulations) of working with jumprings in making chainmaille jewelry. Besides soldering the rings closed, is there a special glue that can be used? I love working with jumprings of all sizes and would like to know that the jewelry I make will stay together. Thank you!!

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Ask the Experts Ankle Bracelet Length Q&A

Q: What is the average length for making an ankle bracelet?

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