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Wire Wrapping
I would like to know how to wire wrap a pendant? I want to make a birthday present for a friend.
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What wire gauge headpin for best wrap?
Hi,
I always have such a hard time making my wraps even close to being exact when I am making earrings or a drop.
Is there a gauge you recommend ...
charts for wire and string
Could you tell me if there are charts out there that will tell me what size wire or string to use for any given jewelry project?
Does it go by weight ...
Wire Wrapping Beads
i'm not sure how i can attach a wire wrapped bead without an extra ring.
how do you keep the loop round if you have the chain you are hanging it on ...
How do I Twist Wire by Hand?
How do I Twist Wire by Hand?
What is Gold Wire Used For?
What is gold wire used for?
What is the difference between gold solder and gold wire?
Answers:
There are a number of types of gold wire.
Gold-...
Question About Making Soldered Rings
What's the difference between fine silver and sterling silver wire? I want to make some soldered silver rings and I'm not sure what to buy. Someone ...
Adjusting The Length Of A Finished Necklace
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If a customer wants a beaded necklace - string on wire shortened, is there a way that it can be done without having to restring the entire necklace?
Finishing a Wire Beaded Loop for Earring
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I had difficulty bending wire into a loop, so I cut some wire and looped it.
I finished with a crimp bead. How does a jump bead fit to connect to the ...
Gauge of Eyepin for Heavy Jewelry
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I recently tried making a necklace using 24-gauge pins and 60 12mm Swarovski pearls, as well as 30 7mm Swarovski bicone crystals, linked together and connected ...
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