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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.

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Hole Punch Pliers

Tutorial shows how to punch holes in flat pieces of aluminum, brass, copper, plastic and more with this lightweight, one-handed tool. No electricity required!

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How to Use Artistic Wire® Kumihimo Weights

Perfect your wire jewelry crafting with the easy-to-use Artistic Wire® Kumihimo Weights, an indispensable tool for creating flawless pieces. Discover how these weights can enhance your jewelry-making skills and streamline your designs.

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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 Disinfecting Jewelry Q&A

Q: Is there a way to disinfect jewelry when we are selling at our community market that won't damage stones or wire? Customers like to try on pieces to see how they fit, but if they don't buy them, the necklaces/rings/bracelets need to be disinfected before someone else tries them on? How??

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Ask the Experts Jewelry Displays Q&A

Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I want to start selling my jewelry at craft shows but I have no idea what displays to use and how many to order. Do you have any advice for me? I don't even know where to start. Thank you!

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Ask the Experts Disposing of Liver of Sulfur Q&A

Q: After you have used a liver of sulfur bath for a fired metal clay piece, how do you dispose of the liver of sulfur? Thanks for your help.

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Ask the Experts Wire Cutting Pliers Q&A

Q: Hi, Wire Cutters—Can you explain the difference between end cutter and flush cutter? Which cutter should I use to cut memory wire? Thank You.

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Ask the Experts Metal Stamping Q&A

Q: I just started metal stamping and am having some difficulties ... the stamps don't seem to be going through well enough to leave a good impression. If I hit it harder, though, it is bending the metal. Is the problem with the stamping blanks I am using, or are they all about the same?

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Screw-Tite Crimps™

A type of crimp finding featuring a screw inside the barrel that securely holds beading wire when tightened, for easy adjustability.

Quick And Easy Earrings For Holiday Bazaars!

Generate extra income this holiday season with these straightforward Christmas projects crafted for selling at holiday bazaars.

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Ask the Experts Jewelry Torch Recommendations Q&A

Q: I want to do professional jewelry making. I have a micro torch but my pieces are bigger and usually are 10 gauge sterling silver. Can you recommend a torch?

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Ask the Experts Drill Bits Q&A

Q: Can you please tell me what type of drill along with drill bits I will have to purchase to drill through the stones like quartz crystal? I currently use a water pump lapidary tool by Gunther but the drill bits are too expensive and they don’t last. I’m looking for another alternative.

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How to Use the Versa-Loom™

Craft beaded bracelets and other pieces with precision using the Versa-Loom™ bead weaver. Set up and use this tool with these comprehensive instructions.

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How to Use the Vintaj® One-Step Looper Pliers

Transform a challenging task into a breeze with the Vintaj® One-Step Looper Pliers! Easily shape head pins to perfection for all your jewelry designs.

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Warping a Mirrix Loom for Beadwork with the Shedding Device

Bead weaving on a loom is more convenient with a shedding device. Here's how to warp a Mirrix loom for bead weaving while accommodating the shedding device.

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How to Use the Kemper® Clay Square Hole Cutters

Cutting perfectly square holes into or shapes from clays and clay resins is easy with this two-step tutorial for the Kemper® clay cutters.

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How to Assemble the Beading Station Organizer

Assemble the beading station organizer using these illustrated step-by-step instructions from the manufacturer.

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How to Use Patina Gel

Patina gel by Cool Tools is a sulfur-based antiquing solution in a stable form for use on bare clean copper, bronze or silver. This illustrated tutorial guides you through each step.

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How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Mandrels

Learn to use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ mandrels for creating custom wire-wrapped cones with step-by-step illustrated instructions.

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Terminating Leather Strands with Cones

Learn how to elegantly terminate leather strands with cones in this simple tutorial.

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Soldering Iron Owner's Manual

Owner's manual for using a soldering iron in jewelry making. It contains all the information to safely and properly set-up, operate and maintain your soldering iron.

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How-To Secure Drops to an Ear wire with Peg

Add a top-drilled component to a fishhook ear wire with an extra-long peg to create easy earrings with this 3-step tutorial.

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Fusing Glass Frit in a Slumping Mold

Fusing glass frit can be a beautiful and creative expression of glasswork. Here are tips and techniques for fusing glass, including four firing schedules for a glass kiln.

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