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These faceted beads emulate crystal at a more-affordable price. Czech firepolish beads are perfect for delicate antique-style jewelry, and are also ideal for repairing or updating antique jewelry. In a series of techniques going back centuries, they are...

This style of chain by the foot is also available by the full spool.See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help!

Inexpensive and versatile! Stamped charms, including these filigrees, are one-sided, lightweight, and either flat or slightly domed. Size given is height x width and includes loop (if applicable). Most loops are 0.8-1.2mm (inner diameter). See Related...

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Acetate looks similar to Lucite (acrylic resin), but this form of plastic actually begins with acetic acid (also known as household vinegar), combined with various bases to give it the desired colors and texture. It's strong, lightweight, slightly...

Acetate looks similar to Lucite (acrylic resin), but this form of plastic actually begins with acetic acid (also known as household vinegar), combined with various bases to give it the desired colors and texture. It's strong, lightweight, slightly...

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A Tip on Using Silver Plated Amate Studios Bezels On plated Amate Studios bezels, the plating is applied after hand-soldering is complete to create a more uniform finish. Baking, firing or otherwise applying heat may cause this plating to melt...

HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making...

HINT When you open and close jump rings, twist ends instead of "ovaling" them. This keeps their round shape better, which makes them easier to close neatly. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making...

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...

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...

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 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...

Raw brass is unplated, and is not as shiny as most plated finishes. To remove tarnish, use brass cleaner, a polishing cloth, or fine grit (1000 - 1500) sandpaper.To give a high polish to raw brass items, tumble-polish them with steel shot, water and...

Inexpensive and fun! Most stamped charms are one-sided, thin, and either flat or slightly domed. Size given is height x width and includes loop. Most loops are 0.8-1.2mm (inner diameter). Raw brass is unplated, plain brass that has been stamped out from...

Inexpensive and fun! Most stamped charms are one-sided, thin, and either flat or slightly domed. Size given is height x width and includes loop. Most loops are 0.8-1.2mm (inner diameter). Raw brass is unplated, plain brass that has been stamped out from...

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Color-Change Mirage BeadsInspired by the mood jewelry of the 1960s and 1970s, thermo-sensitive liquid crystal beads change color with small temperature changes.  "Long chain crystals" in the colored section of the beads refract light differently at...

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These blanks require finishing, which might include decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or antiquing. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional...

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Tips for Using Sterling Silver Wire, Gold-Filled Wire, and Precious Metal Sheet To keep track of your different materials of wire and sheet, mark each material with a different color of permanent marker. (Sharpies work great.)Any writing on wire or...

Add a touch of sparkling elegance to your handmade jewelry creations with the Czech Glass 3mm Emerald Fire-Polish Bead Strand by Starman. These luxurious and bright emerald green beads are faceted for extra brilliance, making them truly eye-catching...

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These bar and ring sets can be clasped with one hand making them ideal for bracelets and watches. Please note: The last few beads you put near the clasp should be small, to make sure the bar will go all the way through the ring (making the clasp...

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Our green jade pendants are carved from a type of serpentine. Semiprecious serpentine gemstones are translucent, waxy silicates of magnesium which often come in shades of green and have historically been confused with types of jade. Serpentine, however,...

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Polymer Clay Basics Polymer clays are man made modeling materials that, once heat cured, become permanent and will not return to their original state. All are composed of the same basic components: plasticizers, resins, fillers and colorants. ...

All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel Directive. Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help!

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This semiprecious basic black gemstone closely resembles black onyx, but since we have been unable to verify its true classification, "black stone" is the most honest name we can give to these beads and pendants. Note that black stone jewelry components...

Floral style fills this itsy bezel sunflower pendant from Nunn Design. This pendant is shaped like a sunflower. The center of the flower is a round bezel with a flat bottom.  It would work well with resin or epoxy clay. There is a loop at the top of...

Bring geometric style to your designs with this open frame rectangle hoop pendant from Nunn Design. This pendant has a rectangular shape with an open design. You can use it as-is or use it as a base for wire wrapping or other techniques. This pendant...

Start your next project with this Antiqued Gold Plated Brass Cable Chain from Nunn Design. This chain features lightweight oval links. The plating and finishes are designed to match all Patera findings. This chain would work great for necklace or...

You can add glittering effects to your designs with the PRESTIGE Crystal Components 1088 SS24 Chaton in Crystal Paradise Shine. This crystal component features a shape similar to a traditional diamond cut with a crown and cutlet. Indeed, the...

Put some sparkling, elegant contrast into your designs with this PRESTIGE Crystal Components rondelle. This bead from PRESTIGE Crystal Components features six brilliant translucent crystals set in black plastic encircling the stringing hole in the center...

This Briolette bead from PRESTIGE Crystal Components is a sparkling beauty. The delicate 4mm size of this roundel shape makes it ultra-versatile. We love it as a spacer or strung together for a sparkly chain of crystal. This perfectly faceted crystal...

Put a pop of purple color in your designs with this PRESTIGE Crystal Components Bicone in Tanzanite. The cut has 12 facets for added sparkle and brilliance. This patented cut is beyond measure and just has to be seen to be truly appreciated. Make your...

Create eye-catching designs with this brilliant PRESTIGE Crystal Components Bicone. Featuring a glossy black base, this 6mm Bicone is intricately cut with facets and coated in an iridescent finish to reflect light in a stunning array of color. This...

This wonderful faceted Briolette pendant made from PRESTIGE Crystal Components crystal is yet another in a long line of wonderful cuts and shapes from the master of crystal beads and pendants. The Greige coloring makes it a stunning, yet subtle piece...

Saturate your jewelry designs in colorful sparkle using this PRESTIGE Crystal Components heart pendant. Featuring a translucent aqua hue, this heart-shaped pendant is coated in an iridescent finish to reflect light in pastel sparkles. cut facets converge...

This small heart packs big power. Its two-sided design will give you eye-catching jewelry. One side is mainly purple with iridescent sparkle when under lights, and the other side is a smooth, solid silver color. The smooth facets across the entire...

PRESTIGE Crystal Montana Crystal Montana crystals by PRESTIGE Crystal are a deep blue-grey, the color of mountains in the distance, or a dusky wide-open sky. These deep blue crystals are at home in a wide range of handmade jewelry designs. The...

Classic elegance fills the PRESTIGE Crystal Components Princess Cut pendant. This pendant takes on a rhombus or diamond shape with a multi-layered cut inspired by classic gemstone styles. This pendant embodies a sense of stillness, tapping into the power...

Make your designs shine with this PRESTIGE 6434 Trilliant Cut Pendant in Rose. This pendant features a rounded triangle shape with brilliant facets that accent the design. The front features a flat center while the back has rounded point design. There is...

Bring the luxurious style of this PRESTIGE Crystal Components 16mm emerald cut pendant into your designs. This pendant is inspired by the traditional "Emerald" diamond cut, a rectangular shape that stands the test of time. Combining regal style with...

You can light up your designs with the PRESTIGE Crystal Components 6480 18mm spike pendant in Crystal AB. This pendant features a geometric triangular shape can be used in anything from classy jewelry sets to spiky glam rock pieces. You can pair it with...

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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...

Crimp ends with loops are designed to be flattened. (Do not attempt to round them after flattening, like you would with crimp beads and crimping pliers.) Depending on their size (length) and your personal preferences, you can flatten them with round-nose...

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...

Which Glue is Best? For the most durable bond, we almost always recommend 2-part 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...

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...

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...

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...

Green Silver All our sterling silver items are nickel free. And this sterling silver item is even better! This item is made from environmentally responsible green silver. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional...

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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TierraCast jewelry supplies are made in the USA with a fine level of detailing. Known for high-quality Britannia Pewter castings, TierraCast uses lead-free, cadmium-free Britannia Pewter as the base for this line of metal jewelry supplies. See Related...

This item is part of TierraCast's Celestial collection -- a heavenly collection of components with a vintage influence and dreamy vibe.TierraCast jewelry supplies are made in the USA with a fine level of detailing. For decades, TierraCast has been known...

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Which Glue is Best? Check out all the options, plus tips for successful glue bonds, on our main Adhesives and Jewelry Glues page. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this...

The uniform size and shape of Toho seed beads make them an excellent choice for beadwork and consistently-sized spacers.Toho seed beads are usually colorfast; however, galvanized and silver-lined beads may fade over time. Protect them from bleach,...

The uniform size and shape of Toho seed beads make them an excellent choice for beadwork and consistently-sized spacers.Toho seed beads are usually colorfast; however, galvanized and silver-lined beads may fade over time. Protect them from bleach,...

The uniform size and shape of Toho seed beads make them an excellent choice for beadwork and consistently-sized spacers.Toho seed beads are usually colorfast; however, galvanized and silver-lined beads may fade over time. Protect them from bleach,...

The uniform size and shape of Toho seed beads make them an excellent choice for beadwork and consistently-sized spacers.Toho seed beads are usually colorfast; however, galvanized and silver-lined beads may fade over time. Protect them from bleach,...

The uniform size and shape of Toho seed beads make them an excellent choice for beadwork and consistently-sized spacers.Toho seed beads are usually colorfast; however, galvanized and silver-lined beads may fade over time. Protect them from bleach,...

The uniform size and shape of Toho seed beads make them an excellent choice for beadwork and consistently-sized spacers.Toho seed beads are usually colorfast; however, galvanized and silver-lined beads may fade over time. Protect them from bleach,...

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...

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...

These blanks can be embossed, stamped, folded, riveted and more!See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.Vintaj Natural Brass Co.® findings are known for their...

Vintaj Natural Brass Co.® findings are known for their rich, distinctive color (identical to vintage brass), intricate detail, fine-lined etching, and bold, raised relief designs. Each finding undergoes a meticulous, eco-friendly, hand-embellishing...

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A shimmery stone with unusual properties, kyanite can become the sparkle in a necklace or the spark plug in an engine. This aluminum silicate is a polymorph with andalusite and sillimanite, meaning it shares the same chemistry, but has a different...

Turquoise has been revered for thousands of years. Its name means "Turkish stone" in French, a reference to where Persian material passed on its way to Europe. Turquoise is considerably softer than quartz, and is usually treated for stability. Chinese...

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Stamped charms are generally one-sided, and either flat or slightly domed. Size given is height x width and includes loop. Most loops are 0.8-1.2mm (inner diameter). See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional...

These faceted beads emulate crystal at a more-affordable price. Czech firepolish beads are perfect for delicate antique-style jewelry, and are also ideal for repairing or updating antique jewelry. In a series of techniques going back centuries, they are...

Aluminum can not be antiqued with traditional jeweler's antiquing chemicals. We recommend ImpressArt Stamp Enamel to accent your stamped words, numbers and symbols.See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making...

A Tip on Using Silver Plated Amate Studios Bezels On plated Amate Studios bezels, the plating is applied after hand-soldering is complete to create a more uniform finish. Baking, firing or otherwise applying heat may cause this plating to melt...

A Tip on Using Silver Plated Amate Studios Bezels On plated Amate Studios bezels, the plating is applied after hand-soldering is complete to create a more uniform finish. Baking, firing or otherwise applying heat may cause this plating to melt...

Amethyst is the most highly prized variety of quartz and if not for its widespread availability, would be very expensive. With its luscious purple color, it is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones. The stone's name...

These exquisite Czech Glass Cathedral Window Beads in Peridot are a must-have for any jewelry or craft enthusiast. With their vibrant green color and captivating picasso finish, they will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your creations. Made...