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.
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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?
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Wire Knitter
Experience the delicate allure of knitted wire, as light as a feather yet intricately captivating. Learn how to use the Artistic Wire® Wire Knitter with these simple instructions and enmesh yourself in a whole new world of jewelry design.
Ask the Experts Beading Needles Q&A
Q: What needle should I purchase that will go through both beads and fabric, in order to bead fabric?
Ask the Experts Drilling Q&A
Q: I recently came upon and purchased several pieces of natural quartz in various sizes. Mostly spear or column shaped. I know most times these are wire wrapped for wearing, but I was wondering about drilling a hole to string them that way. Would that be possible? If so what kind of drill bit should I use? Should I do anything to prepare the quartz before that? Thanks.
Ask the Experts Adding Thread to Peyote Tube Q&A
Q: I'm new to beading but have started working a peyote-stitched tube with seed beads. I need to add additional thread to extend the length of the tube. Any suggestions?
Ask the Experts Best Knot and Glue for Elastic Cord Q&A
Q: What kind of knot do you tie when using elastic cord for a bracelet so it is secure when you're done beading?
Ask the Experts Bail for Single Pearl Q&A
Q: What do I use for a bail with a single pearl?
Ask the Experts An Extra Hand with Multiple Bead Strands Q&A
Q: When working on a multiple strand necklace, what advice do you give as far as handling the ends while you're beading? I've tried it and sometimes drop a line and my beads go everywhere!
Ask the Experts Metal Allergy Q&A
Q: I am allergic to nickel, sterling silver and gold plating. I used to use brass barrel clasps, but I am now having problems finding clasps that are not gold-plated. Can you recommend something besides 10Kt gold? I purchased some findings from other companies that claimed they were ''hypoallergenic,'' but they weren't.
Ask the Experts Choosing the Right Bail Q&A
Q: How do you select the right size bail? I want to use the bails for donuts and other pendants. The pendants are generally medium to large size.
Ask the Experts Will Silver-Plated Beads Patina Q&A
Q: Will silver-plated pieces get the antique color that regular silver gets, get a bad color or never change color?
Ask the Experts Crimp Covers to Disguise Slack in Piece Q&A
Q: How do crimp covers work? How do they take up slack on jewelry without restringing?
Ask the Experts Value of Dyed Q&A
Q: Are dyed, heated or stabilized gemstones less valuable than the natural ones? And what is the difference between them?
Ask the Experts Using Devcon Jeweler's Epoxy with Pearls Q&A
Q: Is your Devcon Jeweler's 2 Ton Epoxy safe for freshwater pearls? Thanks.
Ask the Experts Mixing Metals Q&A
Q: I'm looking for information on mixing different metals within one jewelry piece. Specifically, I'm wondering if there would be any bad reactions between brass and sterling silver. Is there somewhere I can find that kind of information? Thanks.
Ask the Experts Selling at Shows Q&A
Q: In terms of selling my jewelry at shows, should I look for events where I'll be the only one selling the kind of jewelry I make, or one where there are others who do similar kinds of jewelry?
Ask the Experts Stringing Material for Knotting Pearls Q&A
Q: What size silk thread should I use for knotting pearls?
Ask the Experts Cleaning Beads Q&A
Q: When I buy beads in bulk, they often have a white powdery substance in the bead hole. I am using a small file or a fine drill bit to clean out some of them, but there must be an easier way to do this.