As far as I know Alpaca is not a STERLING SILVER, Alpaca is a (Nickel, Copper, and /or Zinc alloy) that looks pretty much like Sterling .925 but it has lesser value than the sterling .925 does. From the...
Like all jewelry, your wire wrapped jewelry needs to be properly cared for and cleaned. Properly cleaning caring for your jewelry can make a world of difference in maintaining its beauty and keeping it...
We have been selling a lot of different types of pearl jewelries, and many people have asked us “Are Freshwater Pearls worth buying? ” Most of the times I answered "yes", and here is why: Freshwater pearls...
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....
Successful craft show selling actually begins before you leave the house. You've researched the show, submitted your application, been accepted, have your inventory packed...you're good to go. Wait a minute!...
Gold,by itself, means all gold of 24 karat (24K) .But 24K gold is very soft, and it gets easily bent.Therefore it is usually mixed with other metals to increase its strength,hardness and durability. The karat...
Wow! I assumed everyone knew what wire wrapped jewelry was.....OOPS! Just because I am a wire jewelry artist , surrounded by it every day, doesn't mean everyone knows what wire wrapped jewelry is! If you...
Chose a filigree which extends beyond the stone to reach around the edge and over the top to act as prongs. Practice with a piece of aluminum foil to determine the correct size and to avoid wasting a filigree....
First, understanding what Lampwork is, will open a whole new dimension of gorgeous unique artisan jewelry, not only in earrings, but bracelets, necklaces, pendants, etc and give you a better understanding of...
Polymer clay Fairies Polymer clay canes Polymer clay beads Polymer clay is a polymer compound. It's not a true clay - clay is fine particles of silicate suspended in water, but polymer clay is fine...