This is a simple guide to test precious metals with testing acids.You will need the acids, test stone to rub the metal onto and cloth or napkins. Please note that the acid will stain your skin or worse, so be...
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...
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...
Beading wire comes in many varieties and sizes and we are frequently asked what to use. We do recommend Beadalon and encourage you to keep reading even if you have other preferences. If you are just looking...
Buying Jewelry is confusing enough without throwing in the different terminology. I have compiled a short list of terms used in gold descriptions. The good news is that buying gold is much less complicated...
Part V Who Should I Buy From? Another good question. Naturally, my immediate answer is “ME”! But the reality is that try as I might to carry a watch for every taste and budget, it’s impossible. And the other...
Memory wire for Bracelets and Jewelry acculon 3 ply beading wire Memory wire is a coil of loops of wire that go back into the coil shape on it's own that's why it is called Memory wire. It comes in different...
There seems to be quite a bit of confusion regarding the various types of watches and classifications out there. And even as a watch enthusiast myself, I get the occasional perplexing question that involves...
Tiger Tail and Acculon Beading Wire #12 Tiger Tail Beading Wire #12 is a 3 ply flexible strand wire. It is a good wire for flexibility without kinking. It holds 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm beads really well. It is...