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Q: Which gauge wire can be used with size 11/0 seed beads?
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Ask the Experts Loomwork Q&A
Q: What kind or size of thread do I use on the beading loom?
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 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?
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?
Art Clay® Silver - Paste Type
Learn the steps for using Art Clay® Silver Paste for safely filling molds, embellishing porcelain and glass, connecting clay pieces and attaching silver wire.
Artistic Wire® Oval Ear Wire Jig
The Artistic Wire® Oval Ear Wire Jig enables you to fashion smooth curves and consistent shapes for flawless results. Master the art of wire shaping and watch your earring designs take flight.
Artistic Wire® Round Ear Wire Jig
Craft consistently flawless ear wires with the Artistic Wire® Round Ear Wire Jig, guided by these straightforward instructions for precision and ease. Perfect your jewelry creations with every graceful curve, ensuring a professional touch to your designs.
Ask the Experts Bead Crochet Stringing Material Q&A
Q: What thread do you use for bead crochet?
Ask the Experts Using S-Hook Clasps Q&A
Q: I don't understand how to use S-Hook clasps. Am I supposed to separate one of the S's so that the ring will slide on and off? I purchased one, but the S is too tight on both sides to slide the jump ring on and off.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Open Ear Wire Jig
The Artistic Wire® Open Ear Wire Jig will help you create delicately perfect earrings. With these easy-to- follow instructions, you will begin crafting flawless earwires in no time.
Ask the Experts Mother-of-Pearl Shell Q&A
Q: What kind of beading wire would I use with mother-of-pearl beads or cultured freshwater pearls?
Ask the Experts Finishing a Multi-strand Necklace Q&A
Q: I believe the answer is a no-brainer but I cannot figure it out. I would like to find out how to finish off a multi-strand necklace, particularly when done on thread. When I go to How-To's, it brings up design ideas. I see the picture and the list of materials, but for the life of me, I cannot find instructions to go with it. How do I find what I want?
Artistic Wire® Hook and Eye Clasp Jig
Craft your custom hook-and-eye clasps effortlessly using the Artistic Wire® Hook and Eye Clasp Jig. Take control of wire with ease by following this step-by-step tutorial.
Ask the Experts Attaching Beads to Leather Q&A
Q: How do I attach beads or crystals to leather ~ as in a leather cross or even a halter for a horse?
Ask the Experts Finishing Silk Thread Q&A
Q: If I am making a necklace with silk thread, do I make a knot at the end using a tube crimp and then crimp the tube or just leave it?
How to Use the Artistic Wire® Connector 1:5 Jig
Add depth and complexity to your jewelry designs with custom connectors. The step-by-step instructions for using the Artistic Wire® Connector 1:5 Jig will walk you through the process of shaping wire into two distinct patterns.
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.
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?
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!
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.
Ask the Experts Beads for Leather Cord Q&A
Q: What size beads can you use with leather cord?
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?
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!!
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?
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.
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.
Bracelet
The classically knotted pearl bracelet exudes timeless elegance with its delicate intertwining of lustrous pearls, showcasing a blend of sophistication and charm.
Ask the Experts Gluing a Cabochon Q&A
Q: I have two questions:
1) How do you glue a cabochon into a setting that doesn't have a back? If I glue around the edge, I still have problems with it being too easy for the cabochon to come off.
2) Besides the metal settings that are sold, are there other ways to create a setting that would allow a cabochon to become a pendant without drilling a hole in the cabochon? Thanks.
Ask the Experts Non-Tarnish Silver Wire Q&A
Q: What is the best silver wire to use that will not tarnish over the years? I am going to be decorating some hair combs for a wedding.
Christmas Tree Earrings
Gold wire swirls around sparkling Crystal Passions® beads to create the perfect holiday silhouette. Three shapes of crystal beads make up this lightweight design.
Christmas Earrings
Add a touch of holiday spirit to your look with our Christmas earrings featuring jolly Santa Claus charms, intricate lampworked glass beads, Crystal Passions®-enhanced lustrous Pearls, and dazzling elements.
Valentine's Day Bracelet
There are hearts a-plenty in this romantic charm bracelet. Even the sterling silver base chain has heart-shaped links for the ultimate love-themed accessory!
Earrings
These dazzling Crystal Passions® beads and drops allow this beautiful earring set to fully capture the light and reflect a dazzling array of colors.
Ask the Experts Pearls Q&A
Q: How do I string pearls with silk thread, what size thread do I use and how do I attach a clasp? Also, what type of finding should be used? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: I like to make my own earwires and findings from sterling wire. I've heard of tumbling them to harden them, but is this necessary? If so, how do I go about doing that? What equipment do I need to strengthen sterling findings (without changing their texture)? Thank you!
Ask the Experts Wire Q&A
Q: We make silverware jewelry. We like to use gemstones in the center of our bracelets. After wearing for awhile, the wire breaks. I have tried different wire, etc. but have not solved the problem. We use the half hard 24-gauge sterling. Another jeweler suggested we try using virgin silver wire and then tumbling our pieces to work-harden. How do you tumble the finished product without damaging the stones? I cannot figure out a way to tumble the piece without the stone set. Is there a product to cover and protect the stones, etc while polishing?
Also, I have tried a few different methods trying to get a gloss on polished gemstones when they are not premium grade. Is there a product that we can use on a Ruby to add luster which will harden and not damage the stone? The last one I tried I thought was the answer, however, after a few weeks the surface seem to soften. Thanks.
Ask the Experts Power Cord Q&A
Q: I made a couple of gemstone chip bracelets on Power cord, but I don't like the way they turned out. The knot area, with a small dab of glue on it, is stiff and brittle. The cord seems to have "warped" and appears to be stretched out of shape. The chips slid on the cord easily so that would not seem to be the reason for this distortion of the cord. Help!
Ask the Experts Oxidizing Wire Q&A
Q: Can the Wrap-it® Wire in jeweler's bronze be oxidized? Since its mainly copper, will liver of sulfur work to give it a patina?
Ask the Experts Beading Wire Q&A
Q: Hello! Could you tell me if the Accu-Flex beading wires are water resistant? I bought another brand (foolish of me!) to make bracelets and they all got rusty after a few days when in contact with water. The ones that were not in the water, but in a place quite humid, eventually got rusty as well ... I don't want to go through that again! Thank you for your advice!
Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A
Q: What does one use memory wire for? I bought some thinking that it would stay the way I bent it, and found that it was impossible. Now what do I use it for?
Ask the Experts Finishing Q&A
Q: When finishing a piece, I don't have a problem with crimping or threading the wire back through the finished beads but I have to pull on it a little too tight for comfort to make sure that the piece doesn't have too much slack in it...and be ruined. Some pieces cannot abide a crimp cover and the crimp will be hidden well but still, is there a secret to achieving the aforementioned task without using a winch?
Bracelet
Icy blue coated glass and crystal clear fire-polished beads coil around the wrist alongside two styles of silver-plated beads. This quick-and-easy winter bracelet design ends with an intricate snowflake charm for seasonal style.
Earrings
Like classic ornaments, these beautiful earrings feature Christmas reds and greens framed in fashionable copper beads and elegantly woven copper wire.
Ask the Experts Wire for Heavy Beads Q&A
Q: I am creating a necklace with rather heavy beads and am thinking about using 22 ga wire but have no idea how to finish it. I don’t think there’s a crimp big enough...HELP!
Ask the Experts Beading Wire for Waist Beads Q&A
Q: Is Tigertail good for making waist beads? And if so, which strand is best?
Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A
Q: Hello, I am looking for non-tarnish seed beads to use in my jewelry work. It is so disappointing when the lovely bright metal seed beads go all dark and they spoil the look of my beaded pieces. Can you help please? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Elastic Cord Q&A
Q: I live in Denver, CO and I have a problem with elastic cording breaking. My guess is it due to the lack of humidity. What would be the best elastic cording to use that will last?
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