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...
Beautiful precious metal wire is used for wire-wrapping, chain-making and other jewelry construction. It is readily available in three metals (gold-filled, sterling silver, and the new Argentium silver), in...
One of the great things about making jewelry is that you need very few tools. You can start with just a few and add to your workbench as your skills and focus grow.What I consider mandatory hand tools required...
Tool Magic , a clear rubber coating for plier tips, 2-ounce bottle, available in my eBay auctions here. Tool Magic is heavy-duty rubber coating for pliers to enable wirework without marring sensitive or soft...
Necklace Lengths Don't know how long to make your necklace? These standard lengths will help.Choker 16 inches Princess 18 inches Matinee 24 inches Opera 32 inches Rope 48 inches
Some of the most beautiful beads in the world come from the island of Murano. Here is a little bit of information about beads from Murano, often also called Venetian beads:Color: The process of Murano...
How to use Liver of Sulphur for Metal Patina Liver of Sulphur works on:PMC, Sterling Silver, Copper and Brass What you'll get:Rainbow colors to black oxidized patina Tools and materials you will need:Liver of...