Charts and Reference

Are you not sure what color of Swarovski® crystal pearl you need? This chart showcases crystal pearl colors and their names so you can shop with ease.

The Zachery process improves the properties of natural turquoise without using artificial additives such as plastic. Zachery-treated turquoise retains gemological properties similar to those of untreated turquoise. As a result of this process,...

Easy-to-follow chart gives suggestions for which needles can be used when working with a range of bead types.

Untangle any confusion over chains. We show you 34 styles of chain, how each looks, a description and alternate name for the chain.

Let this convenient chart help you determine which type of metal sheet is right for your project with gauge, hardness, recommended uses and other information.

This printable PDF offers easy-to-compare visuals for understanding cabochon cuts and sizes, including round, oval, heart and teardrop.

The is a revolutionary compact, multi-functional tool perfect for grinding, sharpening, sanding, deburring, polishing and more. Designed to be the safest sharpening system in the industry, the Jooltool can be used with a variety of attachable discs...

This printable PDF offers easy-to-compare visuals for understanding gemstone cuts and sizes, as well as a small millimeter/inch gauge.

Conveniently determine the diameter, in inches or millimeters, of wire gauges from 10 to 38 gauge.

Trade names are terms used in the jewelry-making industry to refer to materials that resemble natural gemstones. These names show up in quotation marks or have parenthetical (imitation) or (manmade) following them in their descriptions. When buying...

Customize your colors for pavé-style jewelry components that use Apoxie® Sculpt two-part sculptural epoxy. Color blends shown below require materials to be measured by weight, so an accurate baking scale or postage scale will be needed.

Seed bead counts for every style of round seed beads, as well as shaped beads such as magatama, bugle, fringe and more. Available brands include Miyuki, Preciosa, Dyna-Mites™ and Ming Tree™.**Please note that the number of beads listed below is an...

Picture this: you've set out to make a piece of beadwork using small beads. You've chosen a good needle and some strong thread and you feel you're on your way to beading bliss. You clip along for awhile. But what is this? An impasse! Your bliss has...

Lists and explains each treatment or enhancement used on gemstone materials and pearls sold by Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®.We use the following symbols to designate natural, enhanced, synthetic and imitation (manmade) gemstones. All of the symbols...

Do you want to add gemstones to your metal clay designs? This chart provides information on the stones that can be safely fired with Art Clay® and which stones should be avoided.

Hole diameters and cord size recommendations for both crimp style and glue-in style cord caps.

Find the perfect colors and effects of Swarovski® crystal fancy stones for your next project with this useful chart. Each color and effect is named and pictured for color matching and easy shopping.

A range of bead materials organized into color families: black and stone, blue and purple, green and aqua, red and pink, white and clear, and more.

This chart shows you the approximate number of beads for various lengths.(length of strand excludes clasp)