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Polymer Clay - The Versatile Medium Polymer clay is made of polymer polyvinyl chloride. It does not contain clay minerals; it only shares the name to reflect that both can exhibit plasticity characteristics....
From the Dawn of Civilization,ancient cultures have been using jewelry to beautify and protect themselves. Jewelry was used to display social rank or ownership, as well as enhance looks to attract a mate. The...
Diamond enhancements are specific treatments, performed on natural and sometimes synthetic gems (usually those already cut and polished into gems), which are designed to improve the gemological characteristics...
Microscope slides are a wonderful idea for scrapbook pages as they are very thin and now finally come in unbreakable vinyl/plastic. To decorate them just cut a picture or stamped piece of paper in the size of...
Enamel on sterling silver charms are a wonderful way to add punches of color and whimsical accents to bracelets of mostly silver charms. Worn en masse on a charm bracelet, they create a virtual rainbow on the...
PARURE A full set of matching pieces, such as necklace, brooch, earrings and ring; Demi-Paure is two or three matching pieces PASTE Glass that has been cut and faceted to resemble gemstones, often diamonds...
Ceramic Cameo Forever This is titled forever ; as ceramic is forever.It is the choice in Cameo material for the majority of Cameo collectors. Ceramic Cameos are often multi colored ; occosionally a single...
This fourth in my series of guides on the combs and hair accessories of the Art Deco period looks in greater detail at some of the definitive design motifs and decorative effects found. It does not aspire to...
How to Create Necklaces with Vintage Beads and Findings... According to archeological finds, beads have been in existence for over 20,000 years. The earliest samples were made of bone and horn. Beads made...