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See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. This video demonstrates how to use TierraCast rivets and snap caps.

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Find related items below, and find out more about jasper in our Gemstone Index. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help!

Wood Opal (also known as wood opalite, agatized wood and fossilized wood) is petrified wood, where the organic material has been replaced with hydrated amorphous Silicon Dioxide (opal), but keeping the same layered structure as the original wood. Wood...

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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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...

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...

These small working hinges with moveable parts are the perfect hardware for jewelry designs! Use as multistrand connectors and dangles in steampunk jewelry, mixed media designs and memory jewelry. Or, use for their original purpose: to make your own...

About Amethyst: Amethyst is one of the most popular varieties of quartz. It is the official birthstone for February and one of our best-selling gemstones.Amethyst is formed in silica-rich liquids deposited in gas cavities (geodes) in lava. It occurs in...

Strawberry vs. Cherry quartz: Sometimes cherry "quartz" (a pretty pink imitation gemstone) is erroneously called strawberry quartz. You can see the difference between the two gemstones if you look closely (you may need a loupe or magnifier). Cherry...

Rose quartz is one of the most desirable varieties of quartz in the gemstone trade. Also known as ancona ruby and mont blanc ruby, these semiprecious gemstones display a lovely, unique pink tone. While most rose quartz on the market is dyed to maintain...

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...

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Druzy: The stunning visual appeal of druzy beads and pendants makes them great options for jewelry focals. Sometimes spelled druse or drusy, druzy is a layer of fine crystals that forms on the inner surfaces of geodes and rock fractures over millions of...

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 usually old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made...

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 usually old and/or used beads, and will show varying amounts of wear. Newly-made...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This triangle filigree is heavier than most filigrees, and is designed as a 3-strand necklace (or bracelet) end. Excellent for designs made with 8mm (and smaller) beads. These charms are stamped. Stamped charms generally are flat, or domed on the front,...

This triangle filigree is heavier than most filigrees, and is designed as a 3-strand necklace (or bracelet) end. Excellent for designs made with 8mm (and smaller) beads. These charms are stamped. Stamped charms generally are flat, or domed on the front,...

Terra Agate: No gemstone is more creatively striped by nature than agate. This distinct and dramatically banded variety of chalcedony is composed of quartz layers, which varies greatly and can be of many colors. Each individual agate forms by filling a...

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Most stamped charms are one-sided, 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 Products links (below) for similar items and additional...

Most stamped charms are one-sided, 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 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...

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...

These blanks require finishing, which might include decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or antiquing. All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel...

These blanks require finishing, which might include decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or antiquing. All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel...

These blanks require finishing, which might include decorating (stamping, gluing, etc.); adding holes; filing, sanding, or hammering the edges; polishing and/or antiquing. All of our sterling silver is nickel-free, cadmium free and meets the EU Nickel...

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...

Most stamped charms are one-sided, 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 Products links (below) for similar items and additional...

Most stamped charms are one-sided, 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 Products links (below) for similar items and additional...

Inexpensive and versatile! Most stamped charms 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). To create an antiqued look on raw...

Peridot gemstone beads are known by many names, including bastard emerald, chrysolite, evening emerald, hawaiite, night emerald, and peridote. These pretty green semiprecious beads are cut from an olivine variety composed of magnesium iron silicate...

Back in Stock -- Again! The original manufacturer closed, and satiny rattail cording was unavailable for a while. Now it's back and better than ever -- the new nylon version is colorfast! "Rattail"Satin-Like Cord Necklace finishing methods: ...

What are True 2's? They are tiny firepolished, faceted beads, that are truly 2mm -- not 2.5mm or any other variation.See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.

What are True 2's? They are tiny firepolished, faceted beads, that are truly 2mm -- not 2.5mm or any other variation.See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.

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 created by pressing glass in a mold to make the bead, then...

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 created by pressing glass in a mold to make the bead, then...

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 created by pressing glass in a mold to make the bead, then...

These rivets and the Crafted Findings riveting tools are designed to be used together. Crafted Findings tools are excellent, and can help you quickly achieve a clean look and secure join in your riveted multi-layer metal jewelry or small mixed media...

These rivets and the Crafted Findings riveting tools are designed to be used together. Crafted Findings tools are excellent, and can help you quickly achieve a clean look and secure join in your riveted multi-layer metal jewelry or small mixed media...

These rivets and the Crafted Findings riveting tools are designed to be used together. Crafted Findings tools are excellent, and can help you quickly achieve a clean look and secure join in your riveted multi-layer metal jewelry or small mixed media...

These rivets and the Crafted Findings riveting tools are designed to be used together. Crafted Findings tools are excellent, and can help you quickly achieve a clean look and secure join in your riveted multi-layer metal jewelry or small mixed media...

These rivets and the Crafted Findings riveting tools are designed to be used together. Crafted Findings tools are excellent, and can help you quickly achieve a clean look and secure join in your riveted multi-layer metal jewelry or small mixed media...

These rivets and the Crafted Findings riveting tools are designed to be used together. Crafted Findings tools are excellent, and can help you quickly achieve a clean look and secure join in your riveted multi-layer metal jewelry or small mixed media...

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Inexpensive and versatile! Most stamped charms 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). To create an antiqued look on raw...

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Note: To prevent cross-contamination of metals, it's recommended to reserve one set of sanding tools for sterling silver, and another set for each other metal, especially if you do any soldering or other applications of heat.See Related Products links...

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Aquamarine belongs to the beryl gemstone family. Bead-grade aquamarine tends to have many interesting inclusions and numerous opaque areas. However, these A and AA grade aquamarine beads are mostly translucent (and higher priced than our other...

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A drop of glue (super glue, household cement, epoxy or even fingernail polish) helps secure the cord in these fold-over crimps. #41-254 and 41-255 have a small prong to help hold cord more securely. Push the cord down on the prong before you...

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Yellow Opal gemstone beads have the same basic chemical composition as quartz, but usually contains 6 - 10% water. Common Opal (sometimes called opalite) does not have the flashes of light found in precious opal, but both common opal and precious opal...

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Chalcedony beads are a semitransparent or translucent (commonly pale bluish-gray) form of quartz, with a waxlike luster. Chalcedony forms in rounded crusts, rinds or stalactites in volcanic and sedimentary rocks. The stone is porous, so it takes dye...

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...

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Gold fill (also called gold overlay or gold-filled) is made by using heat and pressure to apply a layer of karat gold to a base of less costly metal. This produces a surface with karat gold. The minimum layer of karat gold must equal at least 1/20 of the...

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Agate: No gemstone is more creatively striped by nature than agate. This distinct and dramatically banded variety of chalcedony is composed of quartz layers. This composition varies greatly and can be of many colors. The other chalcedony family, jasper,...

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Amazonite (sometimes called Amazon stone) is a rare blue-green variety of microcline (a feldspar mineral) used as a semiprecious stone. Its brilliant color was once thought to be caused by copper, but now is attributed to the presence of lead or possibly...

Cacoxenite by itself is an iron aluminium phosphate mineral associated with iron mining. It has a silky luster, and a hexagonal crystalline structure that grows in a radial pattern. When it forms within amethyst and other forms of quartz, it displays as...

Sunstone beads consist of feldspar crystals that were formed in molten lava, then discharged onto the surface of the earth by volcanic eruptions. As the lava weathers away or is broken up, the crystals are released. This semiprecious gemstone is also...

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These assorted gemstone strands can include red jasper, aventurine, dalmatiner, sodalite, natural agate, snowflake obsidian, and many other beautiful semiprecious beads. Mixed stone assortments generally include natural gemstone beads, enhanced gemstone...

Please see the Related Products links below for similar items, and more information about this stone.Also known as fool's gold, pyrite beads are crystalline iron sulfide, and offer a glittering option for gemstone jewelry components. This semiprecious...

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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...

Amazonite is a rare blue-green variety of microcline (a feldspar mineral) used as a semiprecious stone. Amazonite (sometimes called Amazon Stone) is an opaque stone, often found with white, yellow or gray inclusions and a silky luster or silvery sheen...