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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
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Q: I use Beadalon® 49-strand wire and 7-strand wire. What size crimps and wire protectors should I use on each size? Also, what size will I need if I use the 7-strand wire doubled?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: Are rose gold and copper interchangeable colors for findings?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: What size silk thread should I use for stringing peridot chips for a necklace?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: What is a good gauge size for sterling silver headpins? I've been using some that I bought at a local craft store, but they don't say the gauge size. I want to buy silver 2-inch and 3-inch headpins.
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: I always buy gemstone beads. I get them all over. Recently, I ran into an issue. I paid more than I usually would for what was pictured as nice looking "jewelry beads/agate" online, but what I received was a ton of HUGE drilled tumble stones with mineral deposits. So, the seller and I are in a disagreement about them being exactly as listed. What technically makes a bead, a bead and a rock a rock? Isn't there a standard? Thanks!
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I only use FireLine for my wrapped bracelets (chan lu style) but I find it breaking quite often when I’m making sure tension is correct and all glass beads or semi-precious stones are in place and ready to tie off the project as I’m completing the bracelet. Please help. This is maddening.
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Ask the Experts Measuring Q&A
Ask the Experts Measuring Q&A
Q: What does 8x10mm glass bead mean?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: Would you have a crimp cord that can be used for more than one cord? I am making a leather bracelet using 3 cords and cannot find a big enough crimp for it.
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: My necklace is a 16mm wide figaro. What size does my classic slide bail need to be?
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Ask the Experts Wire-Wrapping Wire Q&A
Ask the Experts Wire-Wrapping Wire Q&A
Q: I'm a beginner jewelry maker who would like to incorporate my own handmade ear wires into designs. Currently, the wire I've been using for much of my work is plated German-style wire. Is this wire safe to use for ear wires for most people? Thank you!
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Ask the Experts Measuring Q&A
Ask the Experts Measuring Q&A
Q: What is the correct method of measuring a curved tube bead?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: Is it better to use a 3mm crimp for a beading wire necklace or will a 2mm crimp suffice? If I use a 3mm crimp, do I use a 3mm crimp bead or should I use a bead that is 1mm larger? Same for a 2mm crimp - use a 2mm crimp bead to cover the 2mm crimp? Thank you in advance.
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Ask the Experts Cleaners and Polishers Q&A
Ask the Experts Cleaners and Polishers Q&A
Q: I did a poor job of applying gloss topcoat to my 24Kt gold-plated seed beads and need to remove and redo it. How do I remove the topcoat I applied to them? Thank you.
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: I usually have difficulty in making crimps grip the stringing material. Recently, I attended a class at which the instructor told us that there are some crimp beads which have grooves scored in the inside of the crimp bead, which allows them to give a better grip to the stringing material. Do you have any information on this type of crimp beads? The ones I used in the class were small, 2x2mm, but they worked better than any others I have at home. Thanks for any info you can give to me!
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Ask the Experts Clasps Q&A
Ask the Experts Clasps Q&A
Q: I have a 10Kt gold magnetic clasp and the magnet has fallen out. How do I repair it?
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Ask the Experts Cleaners and Polishers Q&A
Ask the Experts Cleaners and Polishers Q&A
Q: How do I keep my plated 24Kt gold and my plated sterling silver seed beads from tarnishing or fading?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I’m using 550lb parachute cord for stringing, but I can find anything that will cut it cleanly. I’ve tried a bunch of tools but only my newest wire cutters come close - they still don’t cut it cleanly.
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: Hi, I’d like to make a necklace by loosely braiding or weaving three strands of wire together and adding beads periodically. Is memory wire the way to go? Would the bare wire be uncomfortable? I want a very light and airy feel to the necklace. Would something else work better? I’ve racked my brain...I would appreciate your help! Thank you very much.
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Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Ask the Experts Beading Q&A
Q: A friend asked me to fix a beaded necklace that had two strands, twisted around each other, with a large pendant in the center. One strand broke, leaving one side still twisted. Some beads had fallen off and were missing, so I basically had to start from scratch using new beads. Before cutting the remaining strands, I photographed the twisted strand, and the ends attached to the clasp. I then inspected the twisted strands to see how they stayed twisted. I saw nothing special that made the twists stay twisted. Next, I made two strands of beads to test what looked like “too easy”. As I feared, the strands untwisted. I searched the internet looking for the magic trick that I was missing. I found one post, words only, no pictures, and it talked about twisting 3 strands, which I could not relate to my issue. I am hoping one of the experts at Fire Mountain Gems could make a tutorial for twisting two strands. Can you help?
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Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
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Q: Do you have a circle earring or pendant with a jump ring inside the circle, so I can hang a bead or charm from it?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: I would like to secure 1/16" elastic cords together (either end to end or overlapping). What size crimp should I get?
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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
Q: What is the best material for stringing spiny oyster heishi beads? What kind of fastener would be best?
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Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A
Ask the Experts Soldering Q&A
Q: I’m going to be soldering a ring band onto a bezel. What is better for that job—dead soft or half hard?
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Ask the Experts Wireworking Q&A
Ask the Experts Wireworking Q&A
Q: I'm looking into wire looper tools and cutters. I use a lot of memory wire and wanted to know if the looper tools will work on memory wire.
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