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Terminator
Terminator
Bond to one end of a flat bulk chain to create a jumpring attachment.
Tempering
Tempering
A heat treatment used for metals and glass. Tempering is used to toughen steel and change the breakage effect in glass.
Tailored Jewelry
Tailored Jewelry
Jewelry constructed entirely of metal and without stones. Introduced by Alfred Phillippe, who drew for Trifari.
Tin
Tin
A pure metallic element, listed on the periodic table as Sn (an abbreviation of Stannum, which is Latin for tin). Tin resists oxidization and corrosion, so it is commonly used in metal jewelry components. It is found in alloys such as bronze or genuine pewter. Tin is also used as an anti-corrosion coating over steel, in solder and in some batteries.
Bakelite
Bakelite
The trademarked name for synthetic resins and plastics developed by a US chemist. Jewelry pieces made of Bakelite were extremely popular in the US in the 1930s.
Bugle Bead
Bugle Bead
Tube-shaped glass bead in the same scale as seed beads, and often created by the same manufacturers.
Beggar Beads
Beggar Beads
Multicolored agate necklaces worn in historical times by beggars, as it was commonly believed that agates attracted wealth.
Bead Weaving, On-Loom
Bead Weaving, On-Loom
Seed beads are woven between the warp threads on a Beading Loom to create a design or pattern that becomes a flexible "fabric."
Bead Weaving, Off-Loom
Bead Weaving, Off-Loom
Weaving techniques adapted to create a flexible "fabric" out of seed beads and thread using a needle and thread.
Beading Wire
Beading Wire
Discover the essence of beading wire: its benefits for jewelry making, exceptional qualities and crafting potential.
Beadswax
Beadswax
A mixture with a beeswax base, used for bead-based inlay work.
Bead Reamer
Bead Reamer
A manual or electric tool used to smooth or enlarge the drill hole in a bead. Specialized reamers are available for other materials. See Pearl Reamer.
Beading Hook
Beading Hook
Acrylic hook used for attaching beading to lampshades, curtain rods, serving bowls or shade pulls.
Bead Embroidery
Bead Embroidery
Using traditional embroidery or sewing stitches to attach beads to fabric, leather or other surfaces. Commonly used to embellish clothing, shoes and home décor.
Bead Loom
Bead Loom
A frame designed to hold multiple strands of thread parallel. A piece of thread strung with seed beads is run between every other thread to create a pattern.
Bead Cap
Bead Cap
A bowl-shaped component used to "cap" one or both ends of a bead to add visual interest. Mostly decorative, but also prevents beads from rubbing together.
Bead Clasp
Bead Clasp
A bead-like clasp that has a magnet, screw, tab insert or bayonet closure. Can include Barrel, Bayonet, Box, Magnetic, Screw and Torpedo Clasp styles.
Bead Board
Bead Board
Flat surface used to design jewelry by offering a single or multiple channels. Some may be soft silicone, others may be flocked, for a no-slip surface.
Bicone
Bicone
A bead shape, most commonly seen in Crystal Passions®, of two cone shapes joined at the wide bases.
Backstitch
Backstitch
A type of embroidery, sewing and needlework stitch where individual stitches are created in the opposite direction to the direction of the seam.
Aurora Borealis 2X
Aurora Borealis 2X
The AB2X effect has twice the coating of the AB effect, covering the entire crystal. The iridescent rainbow effect is seen on all sides, for the utmost sparkle.
Bugtail
Bugtail
1mm satin cord.
Heishi
Heishi
This Pueblo Indian term is synonymous with thin, uniform, disk-shaped shell, gemstone and metal beads that are center- drilled and strung in a row.
Brown-Plated
Brown-Plated
Brown-plated items have a polished copper core, dipped in a secret liquid brown compound. The items are then baked to fuse the coating into the metal.
Gold-Finished
Gold-Finished
Also called Gold Color or "washed." The base metal is brass or steel and the product is electroplated with a non-standardized thickness of gold.
Focal Component
Focal Component
Any item that is used as the central element in a jewelry design. A focal is the main attention-getter, the "focal point." Sometimes referred to as a "station."
Carbon Steel
Carbon Steel
A type of steel that contains carbon, with other alloys making up a trace portion. This term is also used generically to refer to steel that's not stainless.
Briolette
Briolette
A briolette is an elongated, pear-shaped stone covered with bands of triangular or rectangular facets, usually with a pointed end and without a girdle.
Vermeil
Vermeil
Vermeil items are made of sterling silver, electroplated with gold. Vermeil has an equivalent of 2-1/2 microns of 24Kt gold.
Titanium
Titanium
Neutral gray, lightweight metal. After manufacturing into the desired shape, such as earposts, the base metal titanium can be anodized into six colors.
Bridge Jewelry
Bridge Jewelry
A category of jewelry generally thought of as the "bridge" between fine jewelry and costume jewelry. It may use vermeil, gold-filled or sterling silver metals and semi-precious stones such as amethyst, citrine, turquoise, jade, topaz, cultured freshwater pearls, garnet and others. Most bridge jewelry is artisan-made, but it can also be mass produced.
Bead
Bead
A generally hard material, in any shape and small to medium size, which contains a hole for stringing.
Troy Ounce
Troy Ounce
The "ounce" used for precious metals differs from the avoirdupois ounce, used for non-precious metal. One troy ounce = 31.1 g. One avoirdupois ounce = 28.4 g.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Items made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper or other alloy, proportions fixed by law. Sterling silver will "patina" in time, taking on an antique look.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Get technical with stainless steel! Uncover its composition, delve into its myriad applications in jewelry- making, and explore the diverse varieties available.
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