Q: I bought an odd-shaped cameo in Roatán, Honduras. Would I damage the product if I bonded a bail to it? I bought just the piece, so there is no sterling or any other type of metal attached to it already.

Q: I am fairly new to beading. How do I attach flat-backed crystals to a T-shirt or blouse?

Q: When working on a multiple strand necklace, what advice do you give as far as handling the ends while you're beading? I've tried it and sometimes drop a line and my beads go everywhere!

Q: What are your items that will hold Faceted Gems and Cabochons? Is it best to use glue? If so, what kind?

Learn how to use No Days Bail Bond™ to attach cabochons and cameos to Aanraku and other styles of flat glue-on bails. This photo-illustrated guide has four easy steps.

Attach flat back crystals with Hot-Fix™ coating to various materials using a Hot-Fix™ applicator. Follow these simple steps to bond crystals to a range of materials, including textiles.

Stabilization is the use of a colorless bonding agent (commonly plastic) with a porous gemstone to give it durability and improve appearance.

A mechanical bonding with a silver alloy of at least 92.5% fineness, which must be at least 1/20th of the metal in the piece. Also called silver overlay.

Finding that can be bonded to round bead or tumbled stone to add a loop and create a pendant.

(see also Adhesive) A liquid, semi-liquid, gel or film that adheres or bonds items together. E-6000® and G-S Hypo cement are glues.

(see also Glue) A liquid, semi-liquid, gel or film that adheres or bonds items together. E-6000® and G-S Hypo cement are adhesives.

A liquid or paste used in metal soldering. Flux lowers the temperature of the metal surfaces to increase bonding and protect them from oxidization.

Learn the art of riveting with tubes or crimp tubes, a cold-joining technique that securely brings metal pieces together, creating a strong bond with flared ends and a precise hole – a crucial skill for your jewelry-making journey.

Designed to resemble the bonds of love and hopes for the future, "Mother of the Bride" is both a statement piece and a cherished heirloom.

Bonds to any flat-backed item to make a pendant.

"Elijah's Rainbows" demonstrates the loving, creative qualities of the bond between mother and child. This vibrant design earned a silver medal for its intricate beauty.

Silk cords are a wonderful reminder of the red string of fate that binds two lovers, and this bracelet is here to help you create lasting bonds.

Bond to one end of a flat bulk chain to create a jumpring attachment.

Create an energy bracelet to heal the broken bonds of love by using gorgeous garnet.