M Mabe - A Japanese term for half-sphere pearls, which are cultured against the shell so that only half a pearl is formed. Malachite - A mineral which is characterized in appearance by bands of light and dark...
Macrame is a hot new craft again. And it isn't restricted to wall hangings either! All kinds of items can be crafted from macrame knots, even earrings. In fact, if you know how to do square knots and half...
Make a set of Scented Sachet Pouches This is an idea that is very quick to produce.Both beautiful and useful. Can be embellished to fit in with any gift, occasion or decor. And it a sure hit. Some of these...
Making Hemp Jewelry can be a rewarding experience. After a bit of practice you can easily make your own hemp necklaces, hemp bracelets, hemp anklets, hemp chokers, hemp lanyards, and hemp key chains. First of...
Diamond 4C's The value of a diamond is determined by its Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat, also known as the classic "Four C's". Understanding such criteria as diamond grading reports and the factors affecting a...
There are different ways to recycle any of these. You can cut the jeans up into different size squares for quilts, pillows, rugs, etc. The T-shirts can be cut up as follows: 1) Cut out the front...
Handmade Beaded Jewelry I started making my own beaded jewelry a couple of months ago. I really enjoy it, whether it is to sell or for yourself it is a nice hobby. There is alot to learn, what looks so easy...
Question:Hi, I have a request for a "quality" bracelet but the people want it on that stretchy beading string. I have always considered them as a trinket and not worthy of decent gem-quality beads. What is the...
Hello! These are a collection of how to and spells. Common sense is required in all aspects of life. If you lack common sense, please discontinue reading! Another words, do not do anything that can cause a...
When considering to purchase a diamond there are a few basic things you need to know.Diamonds are usually sold by description and not by photos. The reason being that a diamond can only be truly evaluated with...