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...
Metal Clay - A World of New Design Options Metal clay is an extraordinary material that opens a world of new design options, allowing for jewelers, designers and even amateurs to create nearly any design...
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....
Create a fused glass dichroic pendant. Materials needed: All glass must be fusible 90 coe glass. Black 3 mm glass Dichroic 3 mm glass (preferably Ripple or Herringbone [clear or black]) Clear 3mm,...
This is a guide to basic tools and materials in chainmail crafts. Chainmail, chainmaille, maille, chain mail, however you choose to spell it...here is the art of weaving metal rings to make things...be it...
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...
What is PMC? PMC is short for Precious Metal Clay. PMC was developed by Mitsubishi Materials Corp. of Japan and introduced into the United States in 1996. PMC is particles of fine silver suspended in an...
There are a wide variety of plating options available on pen kits sold today. Choosing which finish to use for a pen can be difficult and may be based on the wood used, customer preferences, pricing etc. This...
Head pins and eye pins are components used to make earrings. Each is a component used to make a dangle. The head pin has a flat head on the top and the eye pin has a loop. Each is available in a variety of...
Pick The Best Metal Clay Formula For Your Project The two major brands of precious metal clay are PMC (made by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation of Japan) and Art Clay (made by Aida Chemical Industries Ltd.)....