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A form of plastic which can be molded into a variety of shapes, including beads, components and findings.
Acrylic Resin
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.
Bakelite
Acrylic hook used for attaching beading to lampshades, curtain rods, serving bowls or shade pulls.
Beading Hook
A form of jewelry worn around the wrist created from leather, fibers, plastics or metals. Some bracelets are used for medical or identification purposes.
Bracelet
A category of jewelry is generally thought of as jewelry made from base metals, glass, plastics and other synthetics. It may also be comprised of shell, wood and other organic materials. Costume jewelry can be artisan-made or mass produced.
Costume Jewelry
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.
Crow Bead
A plastic sculpting material made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), used to create jewelry beads and components.
Polymer Clay
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.
Pony Bead
Three different scales ranging from 10-100 for measuring the resistance of gels, rubbers and plastics to indentation.
Shore Hardness
Stabilization is the use of a colorless bonding agent (commonly plastic) with a porous gemstone to give it durability and improve appearance.
Stabilized/Stabilization