Choose the best stringing material for your designs with this article featuring charts showing beading wire, beading thread, cord and more.
Ask the Experts Resources
Explore previous jewelry-making questions with answers that include links to videos, tutorials & charts.
Awareness Ribbons
Here's an easy guide to find awareness ribbon colors for causes close to your heart, along with product suggestions to design your own awareness jewelry using Crystal Passions® crystals.
How Many Beads per Strand?
Use this handy chart to determine the number of beads per strand according to bead size and strand length, which can vary from batch to batch.
All About Clasps: A Clasp Style Guide and Easy Reference Chart
Learn all about clasps and how to use them in this handy guide.
Gemstone Grading
Learn all about industry standards of gemstone grading—color, clarity, cut and more—including a chart that explains the difference between each grade.
All About Metal Sheet
There is a lot of metal sheet for you to pick from when you're making your metal jewelry. That is why all of them have been assembled into one chart.
Ask the Experts Bead Size Charts Q&A
Q: I am new to beading and struggle with understanding bead sizes—especially as I look at websites like Fire Mountain and see beads I like. I haven't been able to find a good size chart to use. Can you recommend one?
Preciosa Crystal Beads - Color and Effect
Discover the vibrant world of Preciosa Crystal with our handy chart! Identify, color match, and shop for the perfect crystals for your creative projects.
All About Seed Bead Stitches
This comprehensive chart covers over 30 different stitches along with their uses and preferred seed bead styles.
Crystal Passions® Flat Back Crystal - Color and Effect
Get to know the colors and effects available in Crystal Passions® flat backs with this handy reference chart.
Standard Jewelry Lengths and Number of Beads Needed
Learn how to calculate the number of beads necessary for each necklace length in this educational article.
Crystal Passions® Crystal Fancy Stones - Color and Effect Guide
Find the perfect colors and effects of Crystal Passions(TM) crystal fancy stones for your next project with this useful chart.
Crystal Passions® Crystal Pearl Colors
Use this chart to easily identify, color match and shop the different colors and effects of Crystal Passions for all your projects.
Crystal Passions® Crystal Beads - Color and Effect
Use this chart to easily identify, color match and shop the different colors and effects of Crystal Passions for all your projects.
Types and Sizes of Beading Thread and Stringing Material
This chart gives you a quick overview of beading thread and stringing materials, including their sizes, types and tensile strength.
Chainmaille Weaves
Convenient chart lists a range of chainmaille weave styles, links to how-to instructions or videos, specific weave notes and more.
Stopper Beads and Chains, Cords and Wires
Can't tell which stopper beads work the best? This chart helps you determine whether your large-hole beads plus stopper beads will stay put or slide around.
Chainmaille Glossary
This one-stop-shop glossary contains all the info you'll need when it comes time to start your own chainmaille projects.
State Gemstones, Minerals and Rocks
Along with flags and mottos, individual states within the U.S. have often designated an official gemstone, mineral and/or rock.
Cancer Awareness Calendar
Find the awareness ribbon for specific types of cancer and learn what days are set aside to honor those who fight and survive.
Sealants, Coatings and Patinas on Raw Copper Wire
This handy chart shows the different effects of various patinas and coatings, so you can choose the perfect product for your projects.
Glue Types and Information
Discover the different glues used in jewelry-making and how to pick the right adhesives for your jewelry-making projects.
Colors of Gemstones, Shell and More
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.