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    Can I Solder This?

    How often do you wonder whether you can solder a particular metal?  Let me help you out.  Here’s a handy chart:   Why can’t you solder those met...

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    Soldering Soldering Guide tips
    June 19, 2019

    Confused by Aspect Ratio?

    Have you been confused by encountering the term "aspect ratio" when looking at chainmaille weaves, or discussions of jump rings?  I have too!  As...

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    Aspect Ratio ID OD tips
    June 19, 2019
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    How to Choose Pliers

    When choosing pliers, there are many things that a chainmailler or wire wrapper must consider. I will only cover flat nose pliers today, as these a...

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    pick pliers tips
    November 17, 2018

    Different Types of Colored Wire

      I just got a common question about colored wire.....what is the difference between them? Here is my answer: There are 2 major colored wire ma...

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    colored wire homemade jewelry supplies tips
    November 17, 2018

    Tip of the Week - Split Rings vs Jump Rings

      I am often asked what split rings I recommend for use in jewelry, and many people are surprised to find that split rings actually are not good f...

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    charm bracelet gauge jump rings size split rings tips
    November 17, 2018
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    Round vs Oval

    While most people think of jump rings as round there are many cases where an oval jump ring is actually more secure.  The joint of a jump ring is t...

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    Jump Ring Oval Jump Ring tips
    November 17, 2018

    Stainless Steel

    Neither Stainless Steel nor Surgical Steel appear on the Periodic Table of Elements because they are alloys. What is an alloy? An alloy is any m...

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    Stainless Steel Surgical Steel tips
    November 17, 2018

    How to Wire Wrap a Bead

    This weeks tip is on how to properly make a wire wrapped loop bead dangle. You will need: 1 bead 1 headpin A pair of round nose or small looping pl...

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    beads tips wire wrapping
    November 17, 2018

    How to Finish Leather Cord with Wire

    I often am asked what the best way to finish leather cord is, or how to do it. Well, today I will show you two different methods!   The first style...

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    cord ends leather cord tips wire wrapping
    November 17, 2018
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    Types of Gold Wire

    How complicated can gold wire be? Not all gold wire contains actual gold Some gold wire has gold plating on the outside Some gold wire has a anot...

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    14kt Gold Filled Gold Colored Gold Plated tips Wire
    November 17, 2018

    Lead, Nickel and Zinc

    One of my top questions has to do with the content of my metals and supplies, usually pertaining to nickle and lead, but occasionally zinc as well...

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    Brass Craft Supplies Jewelry Making Supplies Lead Lead Free Metal Nickel Nickel Free Stainless Steel tips Zinc
    November 17, 2018
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    18 gauge versus 16 gauge Complicated Circles Chainmaille Weave

    Some chainmaille weaves work best in one gauge while others only work in one gauge, and then there are some that work well in several gauges, like ...

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    Chain Mail Chain Maille Chainmail Chainmaille Jump Ring tips
    November 17, 2018
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