All posts tagged "soft wire"

  • Daily Wire Tip Feb. 6: Working Around Soft Wire

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for February 6, 2011 Question: Dale, you recently mentioned that you never tumble a finished piece of jewelry. What, then, is the best way to harden a soft wire wrap setting? -Jennifer...

    • Posted February 5, 2011
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  • Daily Wire Tip: Copper Wire Temper

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip Question: Dale, I have to come clean. I am not a wire artist, always been afraid to try it, because precious metal is so high these days. I’ve been doing intricate bead...

    • Posted December 21, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip April 4: Wrapping Pearls onto a Hair Grip

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip April 04, 2010 Question: I want to wire wrap pearls onto hair grips and have attempted this with 22g wire. However, it snaps and looks too chunky and untidy. Do you have any...

    • Posted April 4, 2010
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  • Daily Wire Tip March 3: Wrapping Small Stones

    Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip March 03, 2010 Question: I was given two very fiery opal cabs that measure 9 x 6 mm.  Can I wire wrap something this size and this fragile?  What else can I...

    • Posted March 3, 2010
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