TESTING FOR BAKELITE; SOME Thermo Plastic Bakelite tests easily / Some does not, but they are still what we consider Bakelite today.The MOST conclusive test of what WE call Bakelite TODAY is to Cut it with a...
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....
Love beaded necklaces? I do and I've found a lot of great deals on vintage bead and crystal necklaces on ebay. I have found Austrian crystal strands for a tenth of the price of new beads alone. Old plastics...
My Ebay store offers many Deluxe Jewelry Making Kits. The kits range from Basic Deluxe $9.95 to $15.00 Deluxe Gemstone Kit. My favorite pastime is repairing and cleaning vintage jewelry I purchase at Estate...
Have you ever looked admiringly through a shop window at a piece of handmade jewelry only to gasp as you glance at the price? Well, take another breath, because that pricey necklace was probably made with just...
Many of the pieces that you buy will be 40 or 50 years old, maybe even older. They need a little bit of special handling to keep them happy and ready to wear. Most, important do NOT use harsh chemicals most...
HOW TO HANG A NECKLACE PENDANT Have you ever wondered how they make pendants on necklaces? It's surprisingly easy. Imagine that all those large focal beads or a collection of smaller beads stay on the necklace...