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How to Form a Wire Spiral

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman shows you how to form a wire spiral with step-by-step instructions. This simple technique makes a decorative addition to any design repertoire.

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Semiprecious Stones

Natural stones that generally have a lower value than precious stones, including amethyst, aventurine, carnelian, garnet, opal, rose quartz and others.

Silver Plate

A fine silver film deposited on a base metal by electrolysis, in the same kind of electrically-charged bath used to make gold electroplate.

Silver-Filled

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.

Saltwater Pearl

Pearls created by a farmer, who inserts a "seed" of mother-of-pearl into a saltwater oyster. The oyster coats the seed with layers of nacre, creating a pearl.

Earrings

Add a bit of fairytale whimsy to your outfit with these delicate flower-themed earrings. Lightweight acrylic flower components make enchanting focal points, and their frosted finish beautifully contrasts with shiny metallics and glistening crystals.

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Ornament

Create glittering snowflake ornaments like this one with ornament frames, crystal beads and a few other craft supplies.

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Bracelet

Vitrearc© enamels infuse vibrant color into metal. Challenge your skills with a "Geometric Sunburst" pattern like this bracelet design by Christine Woollacott.

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Slide Lock Clasp

A clasp consisting of a set of tubes, one of which slides inside the other and locks into place. See also Multi-Strand Clasp.

Earrings

Olive-green seed beads enhance the red tones of the rose gold-filled components in these fun fringe earrings, creating a dynamic contrast.

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Triple-Strand Necklace, Bracelet and Earring Set

Tube-shaped beads, enhanced by the shimmer of Preciosa Czech crystals, lend an intriguing texture and abundant sparkle to this captivating jewelry set.

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Shore Hardness

Three different scales ranging from 10-100 for measuring the resistance of gels, rubbers and plastics to indentation.

S-Hook Clasp

A double-ended clasp shaped like an "S." Available in many sizes and styles, some with two rings. Pinch or pull the arm of the "S" to close or open the clasp.

Loomwork

(see also Bead Weaving, On-Loom) The process of using seed beads woven between the warp threads on a Beading Loom, to create a design or pattern.

Bib-Style Necklace

Resembling the embroidered yoke of an antique garment, Stacy Farnsworth's Night Shift is a masterpiece of design. A dense fringe of black chains, adorned with the glimmer of Crystal Passions® components, beautifully complements the scrolling floral pattern above it, creating a simply stunning piece.

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Seed Bead

A uniformly shaped significantly small bead used for beading and jewelry-making. Seed beads are available in a myriad of colors, finishes and sizes.

Scatter Pin

A small pin usually a bird, insect, or flower worn in groups. Popular in the 1950s.

Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Bursting with vibrant shades of blue, this jewelry set this jewelry set commands attention with its bold and striking presence.

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Screw Clasp

A low-profile clasp with a threaded closure, which is twisted or screwed to open and to close. See also Bead, Barrel and Torpedo Clasp styles.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Jazz up a simple string of pearls with the shimmer of Crystal Passions®. This jewelry set combines the sparkling allure of bicones with the gentle luster of crystal pearls for jewelry that is both elegant and exciting.

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Scarab

Uncover the profound symbolism of the scarab, an ancient emblem revered for millennia to embody soulful concepts and spiritual significance.

Riviere

Necklace of stones, either all the same size or graded from a large central stone.

Single-Strand Necklace

Sheila Schwede's The Sting combines fine details with simplicity in this honey of a necklace. The eye-catching metal clay pendant is the absolute bee's knees!

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Rattail

2mm satin cord.

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