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...
While the high-end embroidery digitizing software packages are usually out of the budget of the average person, there is one software package out there that delivers a huge return for a very small...
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...
A good quality grinder for stained glass work is one of the biggest expenses in starting or advancing your hobby. Since they can cost up to about $200, making sure that proper maintenance is performed on them...
Please vote "yes" at the bottom of this page. This helps me know if all of my hard work putting this together was worth it! Thanks! Jasmine If you don't want to make your own template, you can use the one I...
Polymer Clay - The Versatile Medium Polymer clay is made of polymer polyvinyl chloride. It does not contain clay minerals; it only shares the name to reflect that both can exhibit plasticity characteristics....
Flexible Beading Wire comes in a variety of diameters and strands. The .012, .014, and .015 refers to different diameters of beading wire. For example, .012 wire measures .012 inches in diameter. The strand...
This tutorial shows how to sculpt a mermaid tail from polymer clay. I start with an already baked head and torso.I then add clay to the bottom half of the armature where the tail will be. The clay is...
To use the tool, make sure that the beading wires are not crossed inside the crimp bead. Place the crimp bead in the inner jaws of the tool and press down hard to make a dent in the crimp bead. Remove the...
Silberschnitt running pliers are the highest quality pliers available for stained glass artisans. They feature solid aluminum handles, so they are perfectly rigid, allowing greater control when running scores...