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...
Recent concerns over toxic levels of lead in jewelry items, particularly in imported items from China offered for sale as cast pewter or Tibetan Silver, have led to requests for information about how to test...
I get many questions about how to clean and take care of old beads traded in Africa. "Trade Beads", as most of us know, are old Venetian and European beads made from the early 1500s (early 7 layer chevrons) to...
These are some basic information about a few of the more common ingredients found in art jewelry. If you are a jewely lover, or a beginning jewelry maker, it's important to learn about your pieces. This helps...
Just a little note about the new "Best Offer" category. It is really great, I have been able to counter offer on several of my items and have sold them all. I think we all need to remember, buyers and sellers...
Did you know that over time, these magnetic hematite beads may lose their magnetism, and by placing them on another magnetic of full strength, they will 'recharge'!
Karat with a "K" is the measurement of Gold purity Carat with a "C" measures the size of gemstones. Pure Gold, often referred to as yellow Gold, is a rare and valueable metal. Pure Gold is also extremely soft...
Cloisonné Beads Cloisonné, as a distinctive art form developed in Beijing, China in the 13th century during the Yuan Dynasty. It has now grown to be one of China's number one exports and is the pinnacle of...
You have to look closely at Sterling Silver as some are Plated,filled, or the real stuff .925 , there are also other types of silver like Bali Silver, Thai Silver, German Silver. All have different alloys, and...