Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Ask the Experts Seed Beads Q&A

Q: When using beads and E6000 to glue a cabochon to ultra suede or Lacy's Stiff Stuff, is one row of beads around the base sufficient? Some instructions say to add several rows of progressively smaller beads, some don't. This is for a stationary object not jewelry. Thank you for your help.

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Ask the Experts Glues/Adhesives Q&A

Q: I'm making jewelry and keychains using glass cabochons and to stainless steel bases. What is the best type of glue to use? Will E6000 mess up the picture or words on the cabochon? Thank you.

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Bracelet

Power and style collide in this bold stretch bracelet, featuring Hemalyke™ drums, lava rock, silver-plated accents and edgy silver peacock pearls.

Design Idea QM3A

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Stretch Bracelet

Silky amethyst and citrine beads paired with gleaming gold-finished rondelles bring a luxe touch to this calming gemstone bracelet.

Design Idea RE2P

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Ask the Experts Size Q&A

Q: How do I choose the size stretch cord to make bracelets?

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Ask the Experts Hatbands Q&A

Q: I'm making hatbands, but I don't know how to finish the ends. They need to be adjustable. Do you have any ideas? I'd prefer to NOT sew the bands to a backing. Thanks!

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Ask the Experts Ball Chain Q&A

Q: How do I attach a clasp to ball chain? What type of clasp do I use?

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Ask the Experts Best Knot and Glue for Elastic Cord Q&A

Q: What kind of knot do you tie when using elastic cord for a bracelet so it is secure when you're done beading?

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Ask the Experts Ribbon Crimp Ends Q&A

Q: How do I use ribbon ends on my loomworked bracelets? Every time I attach one I crush some of the beads because the clamp doesn't seem large enough to cover the beads. I've seen other examples of loom and off-loom bracelets with these ends attached, but I don't know how to properly attach them. Do you have any bar clasps that are made specifically for stitched bracelets and necklaces or some kind of instructional resource on how to use the ribbon clasp on beadwork?

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Ask the Experts Finishing a Peyote Stitched Piece Q&A

Q: I've been watching your videos on peyote stitch and you don't show how to attach a clasp at the end. I like wide bracelets and can't figure out how to finish the piece. Thank you.

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Ask the Experts Using Crimp Ends with Accu-Flex® Beading Wire Q&A

Q: I purchased Accu-Flex® beading wire and crimp ends to make bracelets. The crimp ends just fit on the end of the cord; will this be secure enough if I crimp with a crimper, or is there more to be done, maybe a drop of glue?

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Glue

(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.

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