Category Archives: Tips

My jewelry tips of the day, released Monday to Thursday every week! Stay tuned!

Jewelry Tip #6: How to Make a Cone

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

We discuss the process for making a pattern to transfer to metal. Cones are used to make bi-cone beads and mounts to set stone in. Note: I said in the video that the metal sheet was copper but it was … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Tip #5: Color Coding Saws

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

Tips for color coding your saws and blades to easily identify blade size. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. Thanks for watching!

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Jewelry Tip #4: Using Scrap Wood for Storage

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” I show you how scrap wood can help you to organize your studio. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. Thanks for watching!

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Jewelry Tip #3: DIY Desk Storage

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” tutorial I will show you how to do some DIY (do it yourself) organization for your jewelry studio. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. Thanks for watching!

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Jewelry Tip #2: Identifying Silver Wire

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this “Tip of the Day” tutorial I will show you how to differentiate between sterling silver and fine silver using a torch. Please note: I meant to say tarnish instead of firescale. If you have any questions, let me … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Tip #1: Straightening Wire

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Nancy LT Hamilton

In this tutorial I will show you how to easily straighten thick and thin wire. If you have any questions, let me know in the comments below. Thanks for watching!

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