Posted April 18th, 2010
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Mika asked: I see people make home made jewelry with stamped stirling silver i.e. words stamped on a flat piece…
Example:
http://cynthiagarrett.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341d69c953ef0120a6721782970c-500wi
How is it done? What tools are needed to do this? Where can you buy them? Is it hard? Any tips?
Tags: Sterling Jewelry, Sterling Silver Jewelry, Stirling Silver
Posted in Other - Visual Arts | 2 Comments »
Posted April 18th, 2010
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Nagi asked: I am looking at making some steampunk like pieces that will involve brass, steel, sterling silver ect.
what would be my best option for a soldering iron to combine pieces like these?
Tags: Jewelry, Steampunk, Sterling Silver
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Posted April 4th, 2010
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sweetiehart528 asked: Does anyone know of a site where I can buy gold beads for jewelry making. I only seem to find sterling and gold filled, but I want actual 10kt or 14kt gold beads of all shapes. If you know of a site please direct me. Thanks in advance for any help.
Tags: Beads For Jewelry Making, Buy Gold, Gold Jewelry
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Posted March 21st, 2010
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me!! asked: What items do i need to get started, any ideas on where to buy, and what kinda projects should i start with? Any advice about jewelry making would be helpful. And when the beads are sold on strads, i dont understand that?!?! Thanks for the help!
Tags: Advice, Beads, Jewelry Making
Posted in Other - Visual Arts | 3 Comments »
Posted March 7th, 2010
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victim_of_changes!! asked: How about, where’s the best place to purchase these kinds of items? What’s a good amount of beads etc.to start with?
Tags: Glass Beads, Jewelry Beads
Posted in Other - Visual Arts | 2 Comments »
Posted February 28th, 2010
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J-Kun asked: I make wire jewelry and want to expand to gold and silver, but everything I can find is pretty pricey. I also need copper, steel, and brass wire for what I make. Know of anywhere I can find it cheap?
Tags: Buy Jewelry, Copper Steel, Gold And Silver
Posted in Other - Visual Arts | 6 Comments »
Posted February 28th, 2010
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LovesMath asked: I am thinking of buying a book online…..I was wondering the size in letters (D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K,) that the crochet hook for making crocheted beaded jewelry is? Thanks for the help.
Tags: Beaded Jewelry, Buying A Book, Crochet Hook
Posted in Other - Visual Arts | 1 Comment »
Posted November 23rd, 2009
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Ann T asked: Also, if you could recommend an online source for some special electroformed silver beads, charms and other findings.
Tags: Electroforming, Jewelry, Silver Beads
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Posted November 20th, 2009
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wickedlynice2 asked: I would like to find classes close to me. I can travel to LaGrande OR area, Pullman WA, Walla Walla WA. I have friends in those areas that I can stay with if need be. Any ideas where to look?
Tags: Colleges, Friends, Lagrande
Posted in Other - Visual Arts | 2 Comments »
Posted November 20th, 2009
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fifi asked: I currently make jewelry with beads and other materials but am very interested in learning how to solder, set stones, and do more metal smithing. I live in wisconsin, milwaukee to be exact and don’t know where to find classes or places to buy supplies and learn. Can anyone help me? PLEASE!!!!
Tags: Jewelry Making Classes, Metal Smithing, Wisconsin Milwaukee
Posted in Other - Visual Arts | 4 Comments »
