Come away with the fairies and explore the whimsical, magical realm that is the Fairycore aesthetic. Learn how to achieve this look through fashion, home décor and of course, jewelry.

(also called rosetta beads or star beads) Glass bead style first created in Italy in the late 1400s. Chevron glass is composed of a varied number of consecutively-laid layers of colored glass. In between layers, the glass is pressed into a mold, to create the patterns within the beads. The glass is stretched to create a long tube, then cut into beads. Individual beads are then beveled or rounded at each end to reveal the chevron or star patterns in the glass. Only those beads with the internal structure exposed by beveling, cutting or grinding the end surfaces away are called Chevron Beads. All others are called rosetta or star beads.

Q: Hello! I have a question about how to market my fine silver pendants: With the rising cost of precious metals I often find it difficult to sell my pendants for the price I want if I consider the chains that go with them. I really want to sell my pendants "as is" without a chain to keep costs down, but I feel if I do that it hinders sales since people want to wear the pieces right away or they don't have a chain of their own. Should I just charge more and supply a chain? Or should I keep my prices affordable and skip the chain? I was thinking about using a cord or something since it would be cheaper, but I'm afraid it won't mesh well with the more formal look of my pieces. Help?

Q: When using a magnetic clasp, I always have trouble keeping the clasp from attaching itself magnetically to my crimping pliers. This makes crimping difficult. Do you have any suggestions for keeping the magnet away from the pliers?

Q: Why does the glass bead split when I ream out all the white powder? Will the powder wear away eventually if I don't ream it out? Thank you

Q: How do I charge for teaching how to make jewelry? I'll be carrying the products myself (beads, etc.). There isn't anyone here who teaches at all in my area. I know in Houston they do but its 2 hrs away.

Q: My friend brought me a pearl necklace from China that had a twist-together clasp. I knew right away that continually twisting the necklace would break it, so I was very careful to undo the twist exactly the same number of times and in the opposite direction... it broke anyway right inside the first pearl next to the clasp. There's no way I can fix it! What can I do? I love those pearls.

Q: I made a necklace that was almost entirely wood beads. I made it in the winter. This summer the wood swelled and the necklace was too tight to hang right. Now it is winter again and the beads have shrunk back and the necklace is wearable. Any way to address this issue? It is making me shy away from using wood beads.

Q: I have many pairs of cuff links from my father who has passed away. I would like to make earrings out of them for myself and my sisters. Many of them can probably be made into post style earrings and some can be attached to ear wires. I don't have any idea how to go about doing this; any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

A process of casting wherein a wax model is encased in an investment, which is agitated mechanically or put into a vacuum to remove air bubbles. After the wax is burned off in an oven, a cavity remains, which is filled with molten metal through an opening. The investment is broken away from the hardened metal, which is then ready for polishing or ornamentation. For large scale production, numerous identical wax models are made by pouring molten wax into a rubber mold.

A pattern made by cutting away the surface of metal, wood or other surface.

Did you know octopuses lack skeletal structure? That’s why "Octavio the Octopus" is such a wiggly fellow--don't let him slip away.

Sail away in these filigree-filled sailboat silhouette earrings. This airy design allows for plenty of playful movement.

Anchors away in this nautical-themed seed bead jewelry set that’s perfect for summertime fun.

You're only 4 steps away from making these earrings. Don't let the "easiness" of the design fool you into thinking its any less stylish. This design is a classic with lots of movement when worn.

This delightful necklace is like a flower garland caught in time. Combine natural flowers with Hill Tribes silver and cool serpentine for a look that chases the blues away.

This tranquil necklace design depicts a top-down view of a happily swimming fish whose wire and gemstone bubbles gently drift up and away.

Butterfly, fly away in this double strand necklace and earring set. Sparkling spring-green crystals and peridot gemstones add a breath of fresh color.

This seed bead necklace will take your breath away. Titled, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" it's sure to be a favorite of Dr. Suess fans.

Dance the night away in shoes made to sparkle! Preciosa crystals turn a regular pair of heels into a club favorite.

Design for the bolder bride with this stunning crystal wedding set. The glittering facets of the large pendant are sure to take the guests' breath away.

Party on! The lightweight acrylic beads in this colorful three-piece set won't weigh you down as you dance the night away.