Make quick and easy bracelets and necklaces! String your beads, then glue on a memory wire end, or use durable round-nose pliers to twist each end into a loop. (Optional: Add dangling beads or charms to looped ends.) Make lacy netted chokers...

This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related...

Make quick and easy bracelets and necklaces! String your beads, then glue on a memory wire end, or use durable round-nose pliers to twist each end into a loop. (Optional: Add dangling beads or charms to looped ends.) Make lacy netted chokers...

This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related...

Tinned Copper is commonly used by stained glass workers, because soft solder flows nicely onto it, making it easy to add tinned-copper embellishments like spirals, swirls and cat whiskers. Even more importantly, tinned copper is used for creating wire...

This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related...

This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related...

Artistic Wire Copper Jewelry Wire (26 gauge) in Antique Brass is ideal for delicate jewelry projects. Thin and flexible, it’s perfect for wrapping, weaving, and beadwork where finer detail is required. The antique brass finish adds a vintage look...

Tinned Copper is commonly used by stained glass workers, because soft solder flows nicely onto it, making it easy to add tinned-copper embellishments like spirals, swirls and cat whiskers. Even more importantly, tinned copper is used for creating wire...

This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related...

This chart by Beadalon shows the relative hardnesses of Artistic Wire and other popular types of wire, from dead soft to full hard: Confused about wire gauges and wire hardnesses?Try our Wire 101 page for definitions and comparisons. See Related...

What's the difference between Artistic Wire® "Natural Copper" and "Bare Copper"? Natural Copper by Artistic Wire contains a tarnish-resistant coating that will protect it from discoloration for a "reasonable amount of time" (duration will depend on...

Trade Beads We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are...

White-heart beads are named after their white center, which adds brilliance to the colored glass surrounding it. Another name for these beads is "Cornaline d' Allepo," which translated literally to "Carnelian of Allepo" or "Agate of Allepo." The word...

Trade Beads We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are...

Black Lava Stone Beads: Earthy yet elegant, black lava stone beads are made from basalt, a type of igneous rock formed during volcanic eruptions. Due to their many holes and bubbles, lava stone beads add great texture, but not a lot of weight, to jewelry...

Trade Beads We carry an eclectic variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads...

Onyx is a striped, semiprecious variety of agate, with white, black, brown or red alternating bands. It is different from regular agate only in that the bands of which it is composed are parallel and regular. The name onyx originates from the Greek word...

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Tips for Working With Sterling Silver Wire & Sheet To keep track of different materials, mark each material with a different color of permanent marker. (Sharpies work great.)Any writing on wire or sheet is easily removed with acetone or fingernail...

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See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Magnesite has the same crystal structure as calcite. Its typically white color, porous composition, and low luster make this...

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Silver and gold jewelry is assembled using hard solders and a torch. Hard solders are alloys of silver or gold that melt at lower temperatures than the sterling or gold karat alloys being used to make the piece of jewelry. Rings & Things carries silver...

Silver and gold jewelry is assembled using hard solders and a torch. Hard solders are alloys of silver or gold that melt at lower temperatures than the sterling or gold karat alloys being used to make the piece of jewelry. Rings & Things carries silver...

Silver and gold jewelry is assembled using hard solders and a torch. Hard solders are alloys of silver or gold that melt at lower temperatures than the sterling or gold karat alloys being used to make the piece of jewelry. Rings & Things carries silver...

What is Beadalon? Durable, flexible, multistrand twisted wire cable with a smooth abrasion-resistant nylon coating. Very easy to use - no needle required. Instead of knotting, finish the ends with crimp beads. Kink resistant: the higher the...

What is Beadalon? Durable, flexible, multistrand twisted wire cable with a smooth abrasion-resistant nylon coating. Very easy to use - no needle required. Instead of knotting, finish the ends with crimp beads. Kink resistant: the higher the...

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What is Beadalon? Durable, flexible, multistrand twisted wire cable with a smooth abrasion-resistant nylon coating. Very easy to use - no needle required. Instead of knotting, finish the ends with crimp beads. Kink resistant: the higher the...

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Trade Beads We carry a wide variety of African beads, both old trade beads and newer beads made or strung in Africa for the world-wide bead trade. Trade beads are old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made African beads are...

What is Beadalon? Durable, flexible, multistrand twisted wire cable with a smooth abrasion-resistant nylon coating. Very easy to use - no needle required. Instead of knotting, finish the ends with crimp beads. Kink resistant: the higher the...

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All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these...

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All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item, and general information about these...

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Which Glue is Best? For the most durable bond, we almost always recommend epoxies rather than other types of glue, but it depends on a few factors... Check out the options, plus tips for successful glue bonds, on our Adhesives and Jewelry Glues page. See...

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Which Glue is Best? For the most durable bond, we almost always recommend epoxies rather than other types of glue, but it depends on a few factors... Check out the options, plus tips for successful glue bonds, on our Adhesives and Jewelry Glues page. See...

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Which Glue is Best? For the most durable bond, we almost always recommend epoxies rather than other types of glue, but it depends on a few factors... Check out the options, plus tips for successful glue bonds, on our Adhesives and Jewelry Glues page. See...

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The platings on antiqued ball chain and accessories is not as durable as our typical platings. Just like items with a natural patina, normal wear will lighten the high points, while the crevices will remain dark. In order to keep the clasps dark, we ...

The platings on antiqued ball chain and accessories is not as durable as our typical platings. Just like items with a natural patina, normal wear will lighten the high points, while the crevices will remain dark. In order to keep the clasps dark, we ...

The platings on antiqued ball chain and accessories is not as durable as our typical platings. Just like items with a natural patina, normal wear will lighten the high points, while the crevices will remain dark. In order to keep the clasps dark, we ...

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The platings on antiqued ball chain and accessories is not as durable as our typical platings. Just like items with a natural patina, normal wear will lighten the high points, while the crevices will remain dark. In order to keep the clasps dark, we ...

Sometimes called "meter chain", this style of chain by the foot is also available by the full spool. Simply order 25 feet to receive the spool price. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are...

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Use with #40-501 Ball Chain Clasp (in the Ball Chain Accessories category). All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. See Related Products links (below) for similar items, additional jewelry-making...

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The platings on antiqued ball chain and accessories is not as durable as our typical platings. Just like items with a natural patina, normal wear will lighten the high points, while the crevices will remain dark. In order to keep the clasps dark, we ...

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The platings on antiqued ball chain and accessories is not as durable as our typical platings. Just like items with a natural patina, normal wear will lighten the high points, while the crevices will remain dark. In order to keep the clasps dark, we ...

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Best Selling Item! The links on unsoldered chain can be opened with pliers, allowing for great design flexibility. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of this chain has closed. We are working on replacements! See Related Products links (below) for similar...

Best Selling Item! The links on unsoldered chain can be opened with pliers, allowing for great design flexibility. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of this chain has closed. We are working on replacements! See Related Products links (below) for similar...

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Best Selling Item! The links on unsoldered chain can be opened with pliers, allowing for great design flexibility. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of this chain has closed. We are working on replacements! See Related Products links (below) for similar...

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Which Glue is Best? For the most durable bond, we almost always recommend epoxies rather than other types of glue, but it depends on a few factors... Check out the options, plus tips for successful glue bonds, on our Adhesives and Jewelry Glues page. See...

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Which Glue is Best? For the most durable bond, we almost always recommend epoxies rather than other types of glue, but it depends on a few factors... Check out the options, plus tips for successful glue bonds, on our Adhesives and Jewelry Glues page. See...