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Does anyone know how to smooth the edges of shards of porcelain to make pendants?

Thanks.

Pauline

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Hi,

Can someone please help me to learn how to make my own clasp?

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What is the best way to strand seed beads? I usually strand them one at a time. Is there a faster way?

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I have an antique pearl bracelet that needs restringing to make it fit. What do I use to restring?

Thank you
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Hi,
Can anyone recommend a stringing material for heavy silver Bali beads that would be flexible without kinking?
Thanks
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I have a reel of snake chain and some separate ends for snake chains but don't know how to fasten the ends onto the chain.

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What thickness should I use in the stretch magic cord for bracelets? Thank you for your time.

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I have larger-than-average wrists and have always had difficulty finding bracelets that fit properly.

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Do you have a tutorial or instructions on how to make earrings out of leather or cloth?

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Which solder do I use to add a bezel around a stone which has silver underneath?

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Stretch Bracelet Knotting 
I am using a stretch cord for kids bracelets how do I tie the ends?

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Best Way to Remove Backings of Pins and Earrings? 
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Crimp Beads are great little devices for finishing strung jewelry but those darn things sometimes cause a lots of problems too! This page answers a lot of crimp bead questions you might have.

Tumbling Problems 
I have a new tumbler and the jewelry is coming out black.

How To Bezel A Rivoli? 
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Adding An Extension Lobster Claw Clasp 
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Shell Necklaces 
How do you make a bracelet or necklace with shell pieces? I have all the stuff to make it, I'm just not sure how to make it.

How to Create a Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet 
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Name Plates 
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Jewelry Making Tools 
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Average Bracelet Sizes 
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How Do I Put a Hole in a Jewel? 
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Protect photos from being copied 
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How do I remove something I have soldered on crooked? 
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I have a silver ring with a set stone, and the ring became bent.

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Piercing Sterling Silver 
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Making Stones Into Pendants 
I ...

Canada Flag Bracelet 
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How to Stop Pendant on Chain from Swiveling 
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(5) jet ...

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Answers

Note about the ...

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How To String Beads Tightly Using Tigertail and a Magnetic Barrel-Type Clasp  
Question:

How do I draw beads up tight using tigertail and a magnetic barrel-type clasp?

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I want to attach small briolette pear shaped beads to a black silk cord. How do I do it??

Answer:

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Question

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Anti-Tarnish Silver 
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I'm tired of my silver turning yellow in a ...

Working With Craft Glue 
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When I use craft glue it upsets my stomach and I might get a slight ...

How Do I Finish a Bracelet? 
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Question: Length of Strands for a Four Strand Necklace  
My new project is a four strand necklace with four strand clasp (see picture).

According to the bead sizes the length appears to be approximately ...

What Is The Best Quality & How To Keep Jump Rings Together? 
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My problem is that the quality of the jump rings,...

Sterling silver chains on display a short time showing black marks 
Why are sterling chains showing black marks here and there(on display a short time)?

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Jewelry Making Courses  
I am looking for a course in jewelry-making and plan to sell my work after. What type of part time course would suit me best?

I Have a Round Stone Bead and I Want to Make it a Pendant with a Bail 
I have a round stone bead with a small hole at the top. How do I make a bail and add some small decorations?

Ideas for stringing Tear Drop beads 
I have some tear drop beads and am having trouble stringing them where they look good and professional.

Would welcome any help and suggestions.

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The picture is of the back of the piece. You can see that a ...

How to Make a Multi-Strand Illusion Necklace?  Not rated yet
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Tips to Glue Leather Into Curved Silver Tubing?  Not rated yet
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Is There a Difference Between Lacquer and an Enamel?  Not rated yet
I am looking for somebody who would put a black lacquer on a piece of jewelry.

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How to Make Imprints on Silver Jewelry?  Not rated yet
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What is the best ...

How to Make a Multi-strand Necklace Lay Flat?  Not rated yet
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How to Make Rosary Beads?  Not rated yet
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How to Join a Twisted Bracelet  Not rated yet
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What to Use For Stringing Heavy Bali Beads?  Not rated yet
Hi,
Can anyone recommend a stringing material for heavy silver Bali beads that would be flexible without kinking?
Thanks
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I had a complaint last ...

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Can You Heat Memory Wire for Jewelry?  Not rated yet
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(2) Making the ends for looped earrings ...

Where to Find a Flat, Stretchy Cord?  Not rated yet
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I would like it in colors, because I wouldn't necessarily be ...

How to Create Bolo Tie with Beads?  Not rated yet
Hi,

We had a country festival in our region on July 5th and I wanted to create a Bolo Tie with beads.

Using a Cabochon, I wanted to have put some ...

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What is the length of a child's necklace?

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Any ...

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Thanks!

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is it possible to put a white object inside of a red stone and it still be visible?

I have a design of a red heart with a white object inside of it....

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I want to make necklaces with floating beads on wire.

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Thanks

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However I am also ...

THANKS FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION   Not rated yet
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This will be my first time to make a child's alpha bead bracelet.

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What kind of stretch cord do ...

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different ways of stringing them. I'm just
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Resin Ring Mold  Not rated yet
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Tumble Polishing  Not rated yet
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