Jewelry Making Resources | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Multi-Strand Clasp

A clasp which secures jewelry with two or more strands. Some styles are accented with gemstones, enamel or inlay work. Can be called by a myriad of names.

Gift Box

Unwrap a world of elegance and sophistication with an exquisite gift box adorned with decorated brass bookmark, and delicate ribbon.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

With a beautifully weathered green patina look, this project keeps guardian angels close at heart. For a special touch, place a photo inside the winged locket.

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Gift Box

Unwrap the magic of Christmas, an enchanting gift box featuring Celestial Crystal® beads, a handcrafted Sculpey® PREMO Polymer Clay gingerbread man, and elegant Satinique™ Cord.

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Christmas Gift Box

Unwrap the magic of the season with an exquisite Christmas gift box adorned with handcrafted Czech glass beads.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Bring the luck in nature's grace with our single-strand necklace and earring set featuring exquisite magnesite, snow quartz, and mountain jade gemstone beads, accentuated by a delicate four-leaf clover charm.

Design Idea H827

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Earrings

Christmas canes in green and red make for holly-jolly dangles in this simple and elegant earring pair.

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Flat-Nose Pliers

A pair of pliers with smooth, flat jaws, used to bend wire, stabilize beads and components, flatten wire, create sharp corners in wireworking and more.

Bracelet

According to Baltic mythology, Austeja is the goddess of bees and stands as a symbol of friendship. Ezartesa's gold medal-winning bracelet keeps this benevolent queen close by.

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Rosary Pliers

Pliers created by blending Round-Nose Pliers with Side-Cutting Pliers. Round-Nose Pliers create round loops and curves. Side-Cutting Pliers cut wire smoothly.

Rosary

A particular configuration of beads and components used in the Roman Catholic religious belief.

Resin

A solid or semi-solid organic (carbon based) material, either natural or synthetic. In general, non-soluble in water.

Iris

An iridescent color, coating or finish which creates a play of colors on its surface. Similar to AB finish, iris has a darker, shorter spectrum of color play.

Single-Strand Necklace

Lois Blake shares her love through beautiful metalworked copper with her Take My Heart necklace.

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Aurora Borealis (AB)

Named for the northern lights, aurora borealis is a term for crystal stones that have a highly iridescent surface. Often abbreviated to AB.

Repousse

Patterns or decorations achieved with punches or chasing hammers.

Two-Piece Necklace Set

Combining three different seed bead stitches, Rangashrii Santhanam’s Maia Pendant creates a unique and breathtaking statement piece.

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Rope necklace

Long, single-strand continuous necklace, 37 inches or longer.

Round-Nose Pliers

A pair of pliers with round jaws, used to create curves and loops in a range of diameters in headpins, eyepins and other metal wire.

Rondelle Bead

A flat or disc-shaped bead. Typically round, rondelles are also available in square or triangular shapes.

Collar-Style Necklace

With over 275 crystals, Laura Embrey’s De Profundis Ad Astra sparkles as beautifully as a clearnight sky.

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Rivoli

A round crystal component which is faceted to a point on both sides.

Bib-Style Necklace

Duchess by Kathleen Devine combines shimmering Crystal Passions® rivolis with beautiful cream and blue pearls for a sophisticated, modern design.

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Rhinestone

Originally quartz sourced along the Rhine. Today, it means colorless potash-and-lead glass that contains lead crystal quartz. Also called strass, diamante.

Rhodium

An expensive whitish-gray metallic element from the platinum family.

Earrings

Hand-carved amethyst gemstone drops steal the show in Hannah Crane’s Amethyst and Crystal Dangle Earrings

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Organza Ribbon

Ribbon woven in a sheer fabric in a variety of colors.

Earrings

Inspired by the artwork of the Zapotec people of Southern Mexico, Lindsay Reavis’ Beaded Zapotec Rug Earrings convert a classic rug-weaving pattern into energetic tassel earrings.

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Ribbon

A thin band of flexible material, usually fabric or leather, used for binding and tying. In jewelry-making, ribbon is used for stringing, embellishment and more.

Rocaille Bead

Rocaille seed beads are small, rounded beads perfect for adding texture and color to jewelry. With a variety of sizes and finishes, they’re ideal for creating everything from delicate necklaces to bold statement pieces.

Quench

A technique used in metalworking used to harden steel by immersing in air, oil, water or brine (salt water).

Lanyard

Personalized and playful, this lanyard features colorful acrylic letter beads strung for a fun, perfect for keys, badges, or everyday carry.

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Octopus Sculpture

Did you know octopuses lack skeletal structure? That’s why "Octavio the Octopus" is such a wiggly fellow--don't let him slip away.

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Horn

Bead and component material carved from the horns of animals like cattle and goats. Horn is a permanent growth on the head of an animal. Antler is shed yearly.

Hank

A grouping of multiple strands of beads tied together. Many forms of seed beads are sold this way, especially Czech seed beads.

Hematite

A gunmetal grey mineral form of iron oxide used in jewelry-making and décor objects. Sometimes magnetized. Believed to have metaphysical attributes.

Hemp Cord

A cord made from the fibers of the industrial hemp plant and commonly used in jewelry. It knots easily, making it ideal for knotting or macramé projects.

Choker Necklace and Earring Set

Elevate your style, this stunning choker necklace and earring set, meticulously handcrafted using Delica®seed beads in a mesmerizing geometric shape, accentuated by a graceful drop tassel and intricate peyote stitch details.

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Hammering

Giving metal surface marks and textures by hammering.

Hemalyke™

A manmade material resembling natural hematite, at significantly lower cost. Sometimes magnetized or used as a base for a variety of finishes and coatings.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Get ready for spring with this easy-to-make jewelry set bursting with the cheery greens and yellows of the first daffodils.

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Half-Drilled Bead

A bead with a drill hole that only goes halfway through. Half-drilled beads are attached to various settings using a glue or other adhesive.

Hook-and-Eye Clasp

A clasp with a hook on one side and an open loop on the other. Can include Adjustable, Crimp, Hook-Style, Magnetic and Multi-Strand Clasp styles.

Headpin

A length of wire, usually straight, with one flattened or embellished end. The flattened end prevents beads from slipping off the end of the pin.

Peyote Stitch

An off-loom bead-weaving technique used by many cultures, in which beads are woven in a zigzag. Peyote stitch has both flat and tube-shaped variations.

Upeye

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

Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Like a cozy campfire on a summer night, these Celestial Crystal® fire briolettes bring a bright spark to this beautiful necklace and earring set.

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Pavé Setting

The method of setting stones very close together so that very little metal shows between them.

Grip Length

The depth of the grip range of an ice-pick bail. The grip length measures the distance of a stringing hole from the edge of a drilled focal.

Granulation

Intricate patterns are created through granulation. Tiny ball shapes are fashioned into patterns, heat fused, then carefully antiqued and polished.

Patina

The coloration that occurs in certain metals when they are exposed at length to the atmosphere. Can be greenish or reddish depending on the type of metal.

Angel Pin

A beautiful Crystal Passions™ gem is the centerpiece of this beautiful Let There Be Light Angel pin by Anita M. Russell.

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Prong Bail

A finding used to attach a chain to a cross-drilled pendant.

Gunmetal

Discover "gunmetal": its origins, the inspiration for its name, and its role in jewelry making. Explore gunmetal and its versatile applications here.

Princess Length

A 17- to 19-inch length necklace.

Pearl Essence

Explore the mystery of pearl essence and its origins in this enlightening entry from the EncycloBEADia®.

Gem Setting Pliers

A pair of pliers used to set or tighten the prongs on gemstone settings. The structure of these pliers gives them and parallel jaws and exceptional leverage.

Pearl Reamer

A specialized file or hand drill used to complete or widen the drill hole in pearls.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Glue-in Almost Instant Jewelry® settings make jewelry production a snap. Create your own sparkling sets for quick sales.

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Gift Box

Unwrap the beauty of nature with gift boxes adorned with stunning silk floral décor. Green Taiwanese cheesewood beads and ParaWire™ mimic trailing vines in this design.

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Precious Stones

Rare and costly gems: diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.

Glass Jar Keepsake

Create beautiful wedding favors and sand ceremony jars by customizing cork-topped glass jars. Use beads in wedding colors, meaningful charms and other crafty materials for keepsakes the happy couple and their guests will cherish.

Design Idea QB26

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Porcelain Bead

Created from ceramic material and fired at a high temperature, leading to a stronger and tougher bead or component.

Opera-length

An especially long strand necklace. Length is 26 to 36 inches.

Pony Bead

A bead cut from a tube of glass or plastic, then tumbled and polished to smooth the edges. Used on cornrow braids, fringe and in Native American styles.

Pendant

An ornament suspended from a single chain.

Platinum

A rare grey-white metal (and element) used in jewelry. It is resistant to tarnish and wear-and-tear.

Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Large-hole beads with cutouts make perfect frames for small beads in this spring-ready set.

Design Idea PE22

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Experience the beauty of sunstone in this necklace that shines bright. Named 'The Schiller Effect,' this piece is sure to be a customer favorite.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Becky Miller's piece, "Pearls and Gold" is a lustrous floral accessory ideal for weddings or any formal occasion.

Design Idea H41R

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Macramé Necklace and Earrings Set

This beachy-keen jewelry set features cheesewood beads that have been dyed a serene blue and are enveloped in wave-like borders of macramé knots.

Design Idea PB33

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Set sail with the shimmering allure of this necklace, destined to add a sea of style to any wardrobe.

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Earrings

Negative space and faceted sparkle bring eye-catching allure to this pair of dazzling crystal earrings.

Design Idea ME24

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Bracelet

Silver-toned findings complement the oceanic blues of sodalite, while the off-white leather cord highlights the white streaks in this lapis lazuli lookalike.

Design Idea HA1S

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Single-Strand Necklace

Unisex designs are in! The deep brown-red of brecciated jasper and deep black Hemalyke™ heishi beads compliment the stainless steel triskele pendant for a necklace that anyone can appreciate.

Design Idea GA0L

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Green aventurine and honey-colored citrine complement gold-filled tube beads for a stately, understated necklace and earring set.

Design Idea HA1H

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Single-Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set

Summer is the season for the zodiac sign of the crab, Cancer. Celebrate in style with this necklace and bracelet set with detailed charms and cord wrapped in colorful Purely Silk™ thread.

Design Idea H821

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Riveting with a Wire Rivet

Learn the art of cold-joining with wire rivets, seamlessly bringing metal pieces together with precision and craftsmanship.

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Five Secrets to Successful Phone Photography

Learn pro jewelry photography with just your phone in this 5-part series with Chris! Get tips on shooting metal, showing off facets, lighting, backgrounds, and using a fill card for stunning results.

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Collar-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Blues and golds with clear crystal accents give this fantastic collar necklace Egyptian vibes worthy of an Ancient Egyptian priest.

Design Idea G50L

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Enhance your elegance with this exquisite single-strand necklace and earring set. Adorned with beautifully crafted glass and lampworked glass beads.

Design Idea GA3A

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Brooch

The geckos inhabiting Ibiza sparked the creation of this wire-wrapped brooch. The artist, ANKA, used turquoise and tourmaline to add pops of color to the copper reptile, which can also be worn as a pendant.

Design Idea PF3M

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Multi-Strand Necklace

Follow the complimentary step-by-step instructions as seen in Simply Beads to create this stunning seed bead necklace designed by Vicki Blizzard.

Design Idea 663C

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Creating a patriotic look with red, white, and blue Czech glass beads is a wonderful way to show your national pride.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Create a beautiful yin-yang unisex statement with this simple stringing project.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

Elaine Lawell's love of ginkgo leaves shines in these highly detailed focals, cast from molds of the artist's original handmade piece. With its realistic botanical theme, "Ginkgo 5-leaf" has a whisper of Art Nouveau influence while appealing to modern sophistication.

Design Idea PF3N

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Bib-Style Necklace

Seed beads and cabochons are expertly woven together in Irina Oleinik's exquisite "Orchid" necklace, creating a beautiful tribute to its living namesake.

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Bib-Style Necklace and Earring Set

Iryna Combs created "Passion of Alexandrite" for her June-born daughter to showcase the stone's remarkable color-shifting qualities. This award winning design is crafted with Crystal Passions® fancy stones and complemented by crystal pearls.

Design Idea PF3Q

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Elephant

Katsue Huang used her favorite colors to create this cheerful "Pink Elephant" calf. Inspired by the elephant festival in India, Katsue's design put a smile on our faces and will surely bring happiness to many people, just as the artist intended.

Design Idea PF3U

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Double-Strand Necklace and Earrings Set

This elegant set includes a double-strand necklace and matching earrings with Czech glass druk beads and gold-plated accents.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

This captivating jewelry set is ex-shell-ent! Showcase vibrant Paua shell beads and focal in a single-strand necklace and coordinating earrings.

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Designing with Invisible Cording

Follow along in this video to create a necklace with 'floating' crystal rings using Invizi™-Cord.

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Earrings

Show your support and raise awareness in style with these earrings. The enameled awareness ribbon charms perfectly match the Crystal Passions® rondelles, creating a cohesive and eye-catching design.

Design Idea PG2H

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Earrings

The silver-plated brass hearts and enameled charms in these earrings show support and raise awareness for a cause close to your heart.

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Earrings

These earrings honor the strength and resilience of those battling cancer and those who have survived.

Design Idea PG2F

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Bracelet

Display your favorite Crystal Passions® love heart beads or other heart-shaped beads in a classic "pewter" bead frame. Add a pop of romantic red color with matching seed beads and an adjustable bracelet component to wear your heart on your sleeve.

Design Idea PG29

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