What Gauge Wire Do I Need?An often asked question for new wire workers is, "What size gauge do I need?" Wire is sized in gauges. The smaller the gauge (number) the bigger the wire. Below I've listed some of...
Basic Beading Facts and Tips Approximate number of beads of various lengths: round beads are available in many sizes and are measured according to the beads diameter in millimeters (mm). Beads are usually...
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...
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...
With the myriad of jewelry making pliers and tools on the market today many new beaders / jewelry makers have trouble figuring out just which ones they need. Each tool serves a general and/or a particular...
Swarovski is recognized as the world's best rhinestones. Swarovski uses a 14 facet cut stone, where as other brands still have the eight cut style. A higher lead content gives a wonderful clarity to the...
LUCITE BAKELITE PURSES OLD PLASTICS ( HELPFUL TIPS for Purse Collectors,by purplejammy)' MUST KNOWS ' ABOUT LUCITES, BAKELITES, THERMOSET, CELLULOIDS, ETC (NOTE : this guide belongs solely to its...
Check out our website @: all-about-the-bigisland.com Mahalo (Thank you ) for your Kokua (Support)! Aloha! (Hello!) I'd like to start off with saying that Both Hand-carved and even some mass-produced, bone hook...
There are two different types of Swarovski flatback crystals.Hot Fix and Silver Foil Back Swarovski Hot Fix crystals come from the factory with a heat activated glue already attached to the back of each...
The more you ask a seller about their jewelry or gem stones the better prepared you will be to bid on or purchase the item with confidence. The world of gems and semi-precious gemstones can be very confusing...