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...
Learn how to give your handmade jewelry a clean, professional finish with the new Scrimps Tool Kit from Beadalon. Beadalon Scrimps are an alternative to a crimp bead and are tightened on a bracelet or necklace...
Here's a wire wrapping technique that will serve you well for all sorts of jewelry making projects~!Step 1. Stack your bead(s) onto a headpin.Step 2. Use chain nose pliers to grab your wire just above your...
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...
beginner's tips tricks for sterling silver wire Recommended tools before you begin with wire: needle nose pliers (rounded and flat ) chain nose pliers (straight bent) wire snips, cutters or flush cutters...
I have been doing this for about 6 months now, so by no means am I an expert in this field. However, for those of you wanting to start, I'd like to share what I have learned. First, it's important to use the...
Choosing a Jewelry Making Jig Introduction :There are several vendors who are making and selling jigs for making jewelry. Many people ask which jewelry making jig is right for them. I will try to answer that...
Argentium Sterling Silver is a modern sterling silver alloy which modifies the traditional sterling silver alloy (92.5% silver + 7.5% copper) by replacing some of the copper with a rare metallic element called...
Confused about what Beadalon Wire to use for your project? These hints can help.7 Strand Beadalon Good flexibility. Good for general beading projects, Beadalon 7 is economical, stronger than Tiger...
I first heard about BeadforLife on the NBC Nightly News. I was touched by the women in the program and how they were using their beadmaking skills to support their families. I purchased a bag of their loose...