All posts tagged "round"

  • What Shape of Wire Should I Use to Make Jewelry?

    by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong, Wire-Sculpture.com Now that you know a bit more about jewelry making wire tempers and have become more familiar with the variety of wire gauges, let’s tie them together with the shapes that are...

    • Posted November 7, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 25: Twisting Square Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 25, 2010 Question: I was told that you could only twist square wire, is that so? Answer: Well, you ‘can’ twist any wire shape, however round wire is already round and it...

    • Posted May 25, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 13: Ordering a Snapset Online

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 13, 2010 Question: What’s the best way to measure a stone for a snapset setting if you are ordering the snapset on line? Answer: When ordering a snapset on line, order the...

    • Posted May 13, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 12: Hammered Dangle for Earrings or Necklace

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 12, 2010 Question: I’m new to making jewelry with wire and am trying to learn all I can. Your tips are great! What gauge and temper wire would I use to create...

    • Posted May 12, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip May 9: Wrapping Long Lengths of Fine Gauge Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip May 09, 2010 Question: Do you have any tips for wrapping with long lengths of fine gauge wire? I find it keeps twisting and breaking. Answer: As you didn’t mention if the wire...

    • Posted May 9, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 29: Forging Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 29, 2010 Question: I’m wondering why anyone forges wire. Answer: Wire jewelry makers ‘forge’ wire for several reasons as it shapes, stretches and hardens any metal used. One example can be...

    • Posted March 29, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 8: How to Determine if Pattern Uses Flat or Round Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 08, 2010 Question: If the instruction says 20-gauge dead soft wire or 26-gauge dead soft wire, how do you know if you use flat, round etc. Answer: If you have a...

    • Posted March 8, 2010
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