Real Swarovski Crystal Beads or Fake Glass? Are you sure the crystal beads you are buying are real Swarovski® beads (also known as Austrian Crystal Beads) or are they simple glass knock-offs and not crystal at...
Swarovski Crystal Beads, Finishes Effects, Part 2 Swarovski's effects and combinations of finishes are a great way to show off those unique creations. There are almost an endless supply of great colors and...
JUMP RINGS Open Jump Rings are not soldered closed. They generally come in light, medium or heavy. The following will give you an idea of the different types.Light - Usually .020-.025 inches diameter (.645mm...
Head pins and eye pins are components used to make earrings. Each is a component used to make a dangle. The head pin has a flat head on the top and the eye pin has a loop. Each is available in a variety of...
Swarovski Crystal Beads, Finishes Effects, Part 1 There are almost an endless supply of great colors and styles from Swarovski. This guide is to help explain some of the great finishes Swarovski makes and some...
Here are some common wire gauges with their inch equivalents. The smaller the gauge number the thicker the wire. The first number is the gauge and the second number is the AWG equivalent.18 gauge - .0403...
Hole Sizes for Swarovski Crystal Beads and Components The sizes of each drilled hole for a certain size bead varies from size to size and the chart below should give you an indication of what size hole each...
Swarovski Crystal Beads, Limited Out of Production Items Swarovski crystals have such a variety that limited, out of production items, and rare (or sometimes vintage) crystals can be hard to find, but make a...
Real Swarovski Crystal Beads or Fake Glass? Part 2 Are you sure the crystal beads you are buying are real Swarovski® beads (also known as Austrian Crystal Beads) or are they simple glass knock-offs and not...
There are several types of clap used in beading or jewelry making. Spring Ring - These are very commonly used and are quite inexpensive compared to other types. They are secure and easy to attach to a design....