Hello Everyone! Being that many of my fellow ebayers write to me on a regular basis asking me how to test for BAKELITE plastic, which I have gotten many thank you's for all my helpful responses to you, I...
Got beads? Don't know where to begin? This beginner guide will help you choose the right supplies for making a necklace or bracelet. Jewelry making is a fun and easy hobby for people of all ages. Understanding...
Here are some tips for your beading and handmade jewelry projects: Pearl, glass or semi-precious beads must either have a knot or spacer between them. Use plastic spacers mainly for practice. Use metal spacers...
Yes, with the right tools and supplies, you can easily use your favorite beads to create gorgeous earrings! You need the following tools: Needle Nose Pliers Wire Cutters The following tool will make things...
I'm sure we've all had the same experience. You get a lovely new piece of vintage jewelry and are so excited about its beauty until you inspect it closely and discover that awful green gunk on it. If you are...
Everybody is doing it! Making their own beaded jewelry, that is. It's fun, it's addictive, and with the huge variety of beads easily available, it's easier to find the perfect beads to match any outfit. With a...
Glass seed beads come in many sizes and from many countries. I have used Czech seed beads and Japanese Miyuki seed beads in many of my projects and like both kinds. I have used as small as 15/0 and as large as...
How to Make a Magnetic Hematite Bead Wrap Instructions Magnetic wraps are a very popular, fun, and relatively easy to make piece of jewelry. They are actually made by just stringing one long (30"+) strand of...
Swarovski Bead Article Component Numbers, and Their Meaning Have you ever seen the numbers that are associated with the Swarovski® bead components and wondered what that are or how they are used? Swarovski®...
Memory wire for Bracelets and Jewelry acculon 3 ply beading wire Memory wire is a coil of loops of wire that go back into the coil shape on it's own that's why it is called Memory wire. It comes in different...