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Ask the Experts Stringing Q&A
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 using the 7-strand doubled?
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Q: I have been asked to make beaded pull chains for ceiling fans and window shades. I want to rise to this challenge, but how can I make something secure enough to handle the force? I appreciate your advice.
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Q: When ordering silver-toned O rings, how can you get the bright silver tone versus the darker silver tone, without buying sterling silver? I have bought many silver-toned O rings, and the majority of them are kind of gray. Thank you.
Ask the Experts Mounts and Settings Q&A
Q: I'd like to make 3- or 4-strand chokers with a cabochon in the center of the strands. Other than wire wrapping, is there any setting that will allow me to do this?
Ask the Experts Tools Q&A
Q: I have split-ring pliers. They work fine for keyring size, but when you get down to 4mm or 5mm rings, the pliers only open the ring a little, and I can't keep them open wide enough to insert my focal. I've tried sliding the ring up the shaft of the pliers to open it farther, but then the beginning of the ring closes down, and I can't slip my focal in. Any ideas?
Ask the Experts Apparel Q&A
Q: I need instructions on making hat pins, please.
Ask the Experts Jump Rings Q&A
Q: If I have jump rings that say they're made of "iron alloy," can they be soldered?
Ask the Experts Pendants Q&A
Q: I’ve been looking everywhere for pendant settings with dogs or paws. I’ve found owls, turtles, dolphins, cats but no dogs. Doesn’t seem like they exist. Is there a way to make them?
Ask the Experts Findings Q&A
Q: What size ( interior size) of end cap do I use to solder on the ends of a 1mm snake chain? Thank you for responding to my question.
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Q: I noticed there are so many sizes of crimps. Sometimes when I use the crimp that is designated on the various types of wire I have they still pull off or where off and then the item breaks. Why does this happen I always double check it and give it a tug and figure it is fine. What is going wrong?
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Q: How do you determine the size slide clasp to use?
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Q: I love your design ideas for earrings on fishhook ear wires. Is there a way to create the same designs on an earstud-type earring?
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Q: Do the stainless steel earring hooks you sell contain nickel at all? I purchased some and don’t want to sell any yet, in case they contain nickel.
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Q: I have 3 cookie tins of screwback earrings from my mother’s jewelry collection. There are so many beautiful ones, but I don’t know how to change from screw or clip to pierced.
Ask the Experts Crimps Q&A
Q: What are the advantages in a crimp with a heavier wall? Or disadvantages? I have been using a number 3 in sterling on the heavier necklaces I make and wonder if heavier wall would be stronger? Thank you.
Ask the Experts Mounting Q&A
Q: Should foil backed crystals be mounted in closed back settings or is an open back setting okay? If a closed back setting is advised, what type of glue is recommended?
Ask the Experts Setting Q&A
Q: What is the best way to set a cabochon 23x23mm by 4mm for a pendant? I have virtually no experience with adjusting for “tolerance.” Thank you.
Ask the Experts Storing Metal Findings Q&A
Q: Should you store metal findings out of their original packages or is it best to leave them in the packages? I inadvertently left a lot of mine out of their packages and in drawers of the little plastic cabinets I was storing them in. Oddly some of both were in good shape and others not so much. Can you advise as to which is recommended?
Ask the Experts Bead Caps Q&A
Q: How do I finish beads with bead caps? I love the professional finish the caps bring to the beads but don't know how to use them.
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Q: I am making bracelets using 4.6mm alphabet letters and 2mm leather cording. My letters (arranged into a word) are centered on the cord. To hold them in place so they don't slide, I tie a knot on each side of the word. I am looking to use some type of bead, crimp or something instead of the knot to prevent the letters from sliding on the cord. Any suggestions? I saw something called smart beads but I don't think the hole is big enough to fit the 2mm leather through it.
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Q: I am looking for hypoallergenic earring posts. My sister has had success with Rhodium plated and platinum plated earrings. Can you recommend anything for me?
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Q: What size settings do you use with what size cabochons?
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Q: Mom wants to make some clip-on earrings with her seashells. How do I do this?