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Ask the Experts Chainmaille Q&A
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
Ask the Experts Ankle Bracelet Length Q&A
Q: What is the average length for making an ankle bracelet?
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Ask the Experts Pearls Q&A
Ask the Experts Pearls Q&A
Q: What are irradiated pearls?
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Ask the Experts Cabochon Q&A
Ask the Experts Cabochon Q&A
Q: What is a cabochon and does it have a hole drilled in it to be used for necklace or bracelet?
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Ask the Experts Pins Q&A
Ask the Experts Pins Q&A
Q: How do you make shawl pins?
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Ask the Experts Finishing Thread Designs Q&A
Ask the Experts Finishing Thread Designs Q&A
Q: How do I finish a necklace that has been strung with thread? It has four strands and has a pendant suspended from the combined string.
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Ask the Experts Multi-Strand Necklace Q&A
Ask the Experts Multi-Strand Necklace Q&A
Q: I have just completed a multi-strand necklace with each strand being a different sized bead. The very small strand of freshwater pearls have a hole too small to bring the flex wire through after crimping. What should I do to finish this strand so it does not come undone?
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Ask the Experts Safety Pins Q&A
Ask the Experts Safety Pins Q&A
Q: I purchased safety pins (6263FN) for a bead project to go along with stretch awareness bracelets I make and sell. I want to put beads on the pins but realized the beads must be on the opposite side, (have to pass the loop). Do you have any suggestions, can the loop be expanded and closed again or is there another way? This is my first time using safety pins. Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Charlottes Q&A
Ask the Experts Charlottes Q&A
Q: Some instructions call for ''charlotte beads''... What are they, what size are they, and if not available, can another be substituted? I notice Fire Mountain does not have them.
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Ask the Experts Viking Knit Q&A
Ask the Experts Viking Knit Q&A
Q: I have learned to make Viking knit chain and want to move from craft wire to gold-filled, sterling silver, or fine silver. I like 26 gauge but I'm not sure if I should use dead-soft or half-hard. After weaving, I draw the wire through a drawplate to even out the weave and stretch/thin the chain. It may be drawn through 2-8 times depending on how thin I want the final result to be. Hammering would deform the chain. Any recommendations? I'm also looking for appropriate end caps for the chain.
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Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: I want to cover a dowel with beads. It is the top part of a beaded wall hanging. What stitch would work best? Thanks!
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Ask the Experts Cut Beads Q&A
Ask the Experts Cut Beads Q&A
Q: What is the difference between seed beads and cut beads?
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Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: What is Viking knit?
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Ask the Experts Care and Cleaning Q&A
Ask the Experts Care and Cleaning Q&A
Q: I have some lovely dyed wood beads that look great on my necklace designs. The only problem is that I have noticed makeup and grime seem to be attracted to the natural grains and crevices in the wood. Should I try sealing the wood beads to help keep them clean? What type of sealant do you suggest?
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Ask the Experts Resizing Q&A
Ask the Experts Resizing Q&A
Q: How do I shorten a knotted pearl necklace by 8 pearls without having to restring it?
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Ask the Experts Earring Settings Q&A
Ask the Experts Earring Settings Q&A
Q: What type of earring settings can I use for an undrilled pearl? I have a pair of perfectly matched pearls and I hate the setting they are in. I just want to reset them so I can wear them. They are approximately 4mm.
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Ask the Experts Wire Gauge Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire Gauge Q&A
Q: What gauge of metal wire should I use for making a beaded Christmas tree with size 11/0 seed beads? The wire needs to be strong enough to support the weight of many glass seed beads, plus miniature ornaments of metal and glass, but it also needs to be narrow enough to fit through the seed bead holes. Thanks for your help!
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Ask the Experts Dyeing Pearls Q&A
Ask the Experts Dyeing Pearls Q&A
Q: How can I dye cultured freshwater pearls?
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Ask the Experts Fine Silver and Silver Plate Q&A
Ask the Experts Fine Silver and Silver Plate Q&A
Q: I made my first bracelets using silver-plated clasps (not from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads) and they discolored. I want to make good quality jewelry for gifts and don't want to waste money buying precious metal findings if they're not necessary, but I also don't want my pieces to tarnish easily. Can you guide me on when to use precious metal findings? What's the shelf life on silver-plate and gold-plate? I have asked others and researched online but am not getting a clear answer. Again, I might just have started with poor quality clasps and maybe both Fire Mountain's silver-plated and sterling will give me good results in all cases.
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Ask the Experts Stringing Material Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Material Q&A
Q: I make magnetic bracelets and would like to use a wire to string the beads. What is the best choice and do I use the crimp bead method for the magnetic clasps?
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Ask the Experts Rotary Grinding Tool Q&A
Ask the Experts Rotary Grinding Tool Q&A
Q: What do I use to drill a hole in a cabochon? I can't find anything to go through.
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Ask the Experts Wire Jig Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire Jig Q&A
Q: I'm just learning to work with wire. I'm ordering a jig, but have no idea what wire type, gauge, hardness, etc., to use. Can you give me some guidelines please?
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Ask the Experts Knotting to Protect Soft Stones and Pearls Q&A
Ask the Experts Knotting to Protect Soft Stones and Pearls Q&A
Q: I've noticed that for some beads such as natural pearls and malachite, it's recommended that they be strung on silk or similar with knots between beads to protect them, while other beads such as amethyst and crystals can be strung touching each other on something like Accu-Flex® beading wire. Is there an easy way to determine which beads should be strung and knotted on silk, and which ones will be okay strung on metal?
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Ask the Experts Finishing a Peyote Stitched Piece Q&A
Ask the Experts Finishing a Peyote Stitched Piece Q&A
Q: I've been watching your videos on peyote stitch and you don't show how to attach a clasp at the end. I like wide bracelets and can't figure out how to finish the piece. Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Jewelry-Making Books for Beginners Q&A
Ask the Experts Jewelry-Making Books for Beginners Q&A
Q: Is there one book that would be the best primer for getting started jewelry making?
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Ask the Experts Pearl Knotting Q&A
Ask the Experts Pearl Knotting Q&A
Q: I would like to know the proper way to string pearls.
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Ask the Experts Wire Hardening Jump Rings Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire Hardening Jump Rings Q&A
Q: I'm learning wirework. Each book leaves out one of the finer points: you can work-harden jump rings with a plastic/rubber mallet. However, do you tap the ring or hit it? How often--1 to 2 or 5 to 6? I'm not able to get to classes, so must teach myself. I appreciate any help you can give.
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Ask the Experts Filing Q&A
Ask the Experts Filing Q&A
Q: After wrapping loops, I sometimes need to file the end of the wire smooth. Is there a special file designed for this?
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Ask the Experts Beaded Curtain Q&A
Ask the Experts Beaded Curtain Q&A
Q: I want to make a beaded curtain for a door. What kind of wire should I use considering the large number of beads that go onto one strand? Secondly, what is the best way to attach the strands to a rod? Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Ask the Experts Use with Polyester and Nylon Q&A
Ask the Experts Use with Polyester and Nylon Q&A
Q: I'm planning a pearl and mystic topaz necklace and my mystic topaz beads have a tiny hole (.24mm), so I need something very thin for stringing. But I also want it to hold up over time. I thought the thinnest Accu-Flex® wire might be good, but I'm not sure how I'd knot them between the pearls. Can the Bead Knotter™ be used with Accu-Flex® beading wire? Would another stringing material be better? Thank you for your help.
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Ask the Experts Sizing Q&A
Ask the Experts Sizing Q&A
Q: I would like to start using wire protectors but there are a few sizes, how do I pick the right one?
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Ask the Experts Supplies for Resale Q&A
Ask the Experts Supplies for Resale Q&A
Q: I was wondering if people buy your pendants and supplies and sell them as their own? That wouldn't really be their own design, but they'd still be selling it. Is that still okay?
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Ask the Experts Choosing a Bead Tip Q&A
Ask the Experts Choosing a Bead Tip Q&A
Q: I'm sort of a beginning jewelry maker and wanted to know, how do you know which kind of bead tip to use: bottom vs. side? I'm trying to make a 3-strand (varying lengths) wire necklace.
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Ask the Experts Wearing Your Own Designs Q&A
Ask the Experts Wearing Your Own Designs Q&A
Q: I sell the jewelry that I make, and I love wearing my own pieces. I don't like when people ask to buy what I'm wearing, though. How do I politely tell them it's not for sale?
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Ask the Experts Attaching Memory Wire Ends Q&A
Ask the Experts Attaching Memory Wire Ends Q&A
Q: I bought some metal beads that go onto the ends of memory wire. The hole doesn't go all the way through. How do I keep that end bead on the memory wire?
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Ask the Experts Seed Bead Weaving Q&A
Ask the Experts Seed Bead Weaving Q&A
Q: I love working in all kinds of bead weaving stitches. However, no matter what stitch I use the bracelet always stretches or "grows". I use Fire line. I tie knots often. What else can I do to retain size? Thanks in advance.
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Ask the Experts Agreement Q&A
Ask the Experts Agreement Q&A
Q: I have a formula for pricing my work, but I'm moving into almost exclusively custom work, and I really need to come up with a template contract for clients to read over so they know what they're getting. Is there some place that I can find a generic contract that I could then personalize? Or any ideas as to wording and layout of a contract?
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Ask the Experts Designing Q&A
Ask the Experts Designing Q&A
Q: How do you hold the large hole beads on an omega chain bracelet?
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Ask the Experts Online Q&A
Ask the Experts Online Q&A
Q: I've sold some of my handmade jewelry online in the past while I was in high school, but I'm now in college, and I'd like to start again. I'm an Information Systems major, so I've got the skills and am planning to build my own website (though I'll also be attempting to sell some on Etsy). I've also been thinking about doing home parties, but some of my friends who are in different states were interested in hosting parties, which obviously won't really work. Do you have any ideas/tips for doing online jewelry parties so my friends can still host?
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Ask the Experts Thread Q&A
Ask the Experts Thread Q&A
Q: What is the best type of seed bead and thread to sew beads onto satin doll clothes?
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Ask the Experts Button Converters Q&A
Ask the Experts Button Converters Q&A
Q: I have some beautiful old glass buttons. How do I make them into pendants? Which size wire and the technique? I just need a picture of the back. Thanks
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Ask the Experts Niobium Q&A
Ask the Experts Niobium Q&A
Q: Does the color wear off of the niobium jump rings?
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Ask the Experts Metal Clay Q&A
Ask the Experts Metal Clay Q&A
Q: I have many large uncalibrated stones. I would like to create my own mounts with Artclay. Will the prongs bend and not be too brittle for setting the stones after firing?
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Ask the Experts Forming Q&A
Ask the Experts Forming Q&A
Q: Can I make earwires from niobium? Can I melt a ball on the end of this wire with a torch?
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Ask the Experts Zebra Q&A
Ask the Experts Zebra Q&A
Q: Is Zebra Wire tempered as Full/Hard, Half/Hard or Dead Soft? Is Zebra Wire suitable for projects that need to be bent and will it stay wrapped?
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Ask the Experts Tools Q&A
Ask the Experts Tools Q&A
Q: It has been suggested that I obtain a rock tumbler with steel shot to clean my pieces as I am making them. I have been reading about ultrasonic wave tanks used to clean, and I wonder how they compare to the tumbler in the end result.
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Ask the Experts Tumbler Q&A
Ask the Experts Tumbler Q&A
Q: I'm new to the jewelry scene and was wondering about the tumblers that are available. Does a tumbler work for all metals, including precious metal? What is the difference between a jewelry tumbler and a rock tumbler?
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Ask the Experts Zebra Q&A
Ask the Experts Zebra Q&A
Q: Can Zebra wire be polished?
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