▪ Weekly Wire Blog ▪
The Weekly Wire is my mini-blog. Here's where I'll...
- let you know what's new on the site — content, questions in the Q&A section, jewelry hot-off-the-bench.
- update you on new classes, events, jewelry shows and other interesting goings-on in the hodgepodgerie world.
Jan 24, 2012
Tip for cutting sheet metal
Hi Stacy, Just wanted to give a tip. I aquired an old fashioned industrial paper cutter like they used in office & schools, one with the wooden base and
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Jan 24, 2012
Tumbling vs Lathe polishing
In the past, most of my jewelry was at least partially soldered and I only used a lathe for polishing. (even on pieces that weren't soldered) I am starting
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Jan 24, 2012
Is there a way to tumble Sterling silver chain?
I was wondering if you can tumble thin Sterling silver chain? If not, how else can I polish it? Stacy's Answer:Hi Riley. You could wrap your chain around
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Jan 10, 2012
Wire Jewelry Class Schedule
Check out my latest wire and metal jewelry class schedule and be part of a fun jewelry making class or workshop.
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Dec 10, 2011
Does stainless steel shot need replacing?
Hi there, just wondering if I need to replace my jewelry shot? I use the Lortone 3A tumbler and have 1-lb of stainless steel jewelry mix shot in it, have
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Nov 19, 2011
Metalworks
Learn the basics in metal jewelry fabrication in this fun 6 week metalworks class.
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Nov 17, 2011
Autumn Sunlight Copper Bangle
Handcrafted artisan copper and lampwork bangle bracelet by Stacy Perry
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Nov 12, 2011
Sealant and Silver
Do you ever use a protective finish on silver? I have read arguments online against sealing silver, but is it really as bad an idea for tarnish prevention?
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Nov 12, 2011
Copper turned a gunmetal color
Hi stacy, I made copper bangle bracelets. They were patinated in liver of sulfur. I then experimented with brass brushing some of the bracelets instead
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Nov 12, 2011
Using and Disposing of Midas Green Patina and Copper Oxidizer
Hi! I am working with copper and brass patinas for the first time, and wondering if you have tips on the use and/or disposal of either of these products,
