All posts tagged "cut"

  • Featured Tool Oct. 1: Extra Small Flush Sidecutter PLR-473.00

    by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Tool of the Week for October 1, 2012 This week’s tool: 3-1/2" Extra Small Flush Sidecutter, #PLR-473.00 Video by Kate, JewelryTools.com This week’s featured tool from JewelryTools.com is the 3-1/2″ Extra Small Flush...

    • Posted October 1, 2012
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  • Jewelry Making Resource May 16: Gemstone Faceting

    Wire Jewelry Idea May 16: Good and Bad Gemstone Faceting by Rose Marion, Wire-Sculpture.com Video by John Dyer If you have the budget for quality cut stones, you have to check out this video by John Dyer....

    • Posted May 16, 2012
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  • Daily Wire Tip June 13: Cutting Wire Not Too Long or Short, Just Right

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for June 13, 2011 Question: Is there a formula for figuring out how much wire to cut before beginning a project? I waste so much wire cutting more than I need, trying...

    • Posted June 12, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 9: Flush Cutting Jump Rings

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 9, 2011 Question: What flush cutter would you recommend to use in making jump rings? Every one that I use has left the cuts pinched, not cut flat like the...

    • Posted February 8, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 15: More About Multicolored CZs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 15, 2011 Question: I’m very interested in the Lucky Stone multi colored CZs. I finally figured out the light and dark difference. Will there be a consistent color in them?...

    • Posted January 14, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Jan. 4: About Lucky Stone CZs

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for January 4, 2011 Question: Hello Dale, I make lots of rings using 8x10mm oval, 8mm round, and 10mm round stones. The new multi-colored CZs that were offered on the Daily Deal...

    • Posted January 4, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip Dec. 27: Wrapping a Pear-Shaped Cut Stone

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for December 27, 2010 Question: I need suggestions for wrapping a pear shaped cut stone with a point on the back. It is 17 carat. Help! Should I make a cage or...

    • Posted December 27, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 7: How Do You Use Memory Wire?

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 07, 2010 Question: Before I knew anything about using wire I bought some memory wire.  I’ve tried using it, but I find it very hard to cut or bend. How do you...

    • Posted May 7, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 6: Jewelry Pattern for Larger Gemstones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 06, 2010 Question: I have a number of beautiful faceted gemstones that are much too large for any of the snapset settings I can find on your website.  I am still developing...

    • Posted April 6, 2010
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