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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...

Gluing Hints for Metal Findings Remember Murphy's Law! Before gluing or otherwise applying any chemical to every piece of your best customer's 1,000-piece order, we strongly recommend that you test the chemical(s) on a small sample of the...

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...

Aluminum blanks are an economical and fun alternative to sterling silver, and can be colored with Tim Holtz Adirondack alcohol inks or stamped with StazOn inks. These emboss beautifully with the Vintaj BigKick. Use a light touch if using these for metal...

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Step into a world of shimmering beauty with Brand-Starman's Antique Style Triangle beads in Luster Transparent Denim Blue. These captivating Czech glass gems are an exquisite addition to your handmade jewelry creations. Their unique triangular shape and...

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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 ...

Basic Loops The loop size will depend on how much wire you leave past the end of your beads, and around which part of your pliers you bend the loop. A good loop size is usually about 1/3 of the way from the tip of your pliers, with about...

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...

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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...

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Crimp beads and crimp tubes are often paired with either wire protectors or bullion, and may also be topped with crimp covers.See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item...

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Custom money clips are great gifts for dads and grads! Customize by using ferric chloride to etch a mascot, or metal stamp the date or a favorite slogan, or solder (soft solder, brass solder, or silver solder) or glue items of your choice onto this...

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Excellent for making glass vial necklaces.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!

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...

These blanks require finishing, which might include decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or antiquing. Raw Brass Raw brass is unplated, and is not as shiny as most plated finishes...

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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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Whether creating stringing projects, bead embroidery, or something else, you'll love these CzechMates Brick Beads. These small, rectangular beads feature two stringing holes, allowing you to add them to multi-strand designs. They look great between...

Create unique beaded designs with CzechMates Tile beads. These Czech glass beads feature a square shape full of style. They make a great option for modern looks. Two stringing holes are drilled through each bead, so use them in multi-strand projects or...

Add an organic element to jewelry designs with these Dakota Stones gemstone beads. These beads feature a versatile round coin shape. Use them in matching jewelry sets. This stone is mined in Africa and is actually a type of spotted teal Jasper rather...

Classic gemstone beauty fills these Dakota Stones beads. These beads feature a versatile round coin shape. They feature turquoise blue and green colors with a black matrix and a muted matte finish. This stone is mined in Africa and is actually a type of...

Add gemstone style to your next design with these beads from Dakota stones. These beads are perfectly round in shape and feature a versatile size that you can use in all kinds of designs. These beads would look wonderful in matching necklace and bracelet...

A beautiful blend of earthly color fills these terra agate beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a mix of greenish-blue and brown, creating patterns like a map with the brown spaces like continents in the vast ocean. Terra agate is a form of...

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Add a burst of brilliant color to your jewelry designs with the Czech Glass 3mm Saturated Fuchsia Fire-Polish Bead Strand by Starman. These sparkling round beads are crafted from faceted Czech glass, radiating with vibrant hues that will bring your...

Introducing Fire-Polish 4mm Dual Coated beads by Brand-Starman, crafted with love from exquisite Czech glass materials. Unleash your creativity and add a touch of magic to your handmade jewelry or craft projects with these shimmering beauties. With their...

Add a touch of brilliance and sophistication to your handmade jewelry creations with these exquisite Czech glass fire-polish beads. Each tiny bead boasts a mesmerizing sapphire hue that radiates elegance and charm. With their round shape and...

Enhance your jewelry creations with the dazzling beauty of these Czech Fire-Polish Beads. Glimmering under any light, these round glass beads are adorned with delicate facets that add a captivating sparkle to your designs. Whether you're making a...

Some of these fused-glass colors look quite a bit different with light shined through them vs. light bounced off them -- that's why you'll see multiple photos of some of the lighter colors of our fused glass beads. See Related Products links (below) for...

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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...

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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...

Aventurine is a form of chalcedony (quartz) that contains small inclusions of various shiny minerals. These materials, usually spangles of mica or iron oxide, give the stone a glistening effect known as aventurescence. Aventurine's granular appearance...

Thread dark beads with this black 100% silk Griffin bead cord. At .30mm in diameter, this cord is thin enough to be used for very small bead holes. You can use its accompanying stainless steel twisted needle to thread pearls or seed beads. Try knotting...

This garnet 100% silk Griffin bead cord in size Size 14 is a rich red that is perfect for jewel tone designs. You can use it for crochet, woven, or knotted designs mixed with beads to create unique effects. This Size 14 cord is made exclusively from...

The neutral color of this .60mm 100% silk Griffin bead cord in cornelian makes it a great backdrop for your jewelry designs. Silk is the traditional stringing material used by beaders for centuries, prized for its soft, smooth nature. Each 100% silk bead...

Basic Loops The loop size will depend on how much wire you leave past the end of your beads, and around which part of your pliers you bend the loop. A good loop size is usually about 1/3 of the way from the tip of your pliers, with about...

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...

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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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Most horn beads and pendants are made from water buffalo horn. Black and "natural" are usually the horn's original color without any treatments or dyes. Gold and red horn may be bleached and/or dyed. Dyed horn beads and pendants might not be colorfast. ...

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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...

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 jewelry-making...

For stamps that aren't pre-labeled (or the label wears off with use), place a dot with Wite-Out® or colorful fingernail polish to indicate the bottom of each letter (or symbol) to help keep your letters directionally correct when stamping. For the...

For stamps that aren't pre-labeled (or the label wears off with use), place a dot with Wite-Out® or colorful fingernail polish to indicate the bottom of each letter (or symbol) to help keep your letters directionally correct when stamping. For the...

1. You'll need: Crimp ends, cording, round-nose pliers, and (optional) some glue. 2. Add a dab of glue to the cording; slide the crimp-end over the cording. 3. Firmly grip the pliers to flatten the center section of the crimp. See...

1. You'll need: Crimp ends, cording, round-nose pliers, and (optional) some glue. 2. Add a dab of glue to the cording; slide the crimp-end over the cording. 3. Firmly grip the pliers to flatten the center section of the crimp. See...

1. You'll need: Crimp ends, cording, round-nose pliers, and (optional) some glue. 2. Add a dab of glue to the cording; slide the crimp-end over the cording. 3. Firmly grip the pliers to flatten the center section of the crimp. See...

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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. ...

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. ...

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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...

These lightweight flat charms are great for embellishing rubber-stamped designs. Each has a definite front, and on some the pattern is cut all the way through, making it visible on both sides. Therefore, although we could almost call them...

Also known as Canadian blue stone and Canadian lapis, sodalite beads and pendants are characterized by an intense dark blue hue with white and sometimes yellow streaks. Sodalite consists of a sodium aluminum chlorine silicate that is almost identical in...

Tigereye Beads come in richly chatoyant browns and yellows with a golden luster. While legends exist of Roman soldiers wearing this "all seeing" stone for protection in battle, tigereye was not considered a semiprecious gemstone until the late 19th...

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Give your designs a geometric style with this Nunn Design pendant. This pendant features a half-circle frame design with a line crossing from the top dividing the open space into two differently-sized sections. This unique design allows for fun mixed...

Make beautiful dangles for your jewelry designs with this silver head pin from Nunn Design. This 2-inch head pin is made up of sturdy yet flexible wire, great for using with bold pendants or beads. You can use it to make charms, dangles, and even focal...

Use nylon-jaw pliers and/or a burnishing tool to securely set stone into these settings.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,...

How to use Adjustable "Pendant Cords"To adjust longer, push knots together; to adjust shorter, pull knots apart.For instructions on neatly knotting the center cords, try our free downloadable technique sheet. See Related Products links (below)...

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