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A tubular bead which that is wider across the center and narrows at the ends, with a flat non-tapering end. It is shaped like an old wooden barrel.
Barrel Bead
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 pattern made by cutting away the surface of metal, wood or other surface.
Engraving
To set pieces of wood or ivory, for example, into a surface, usually at the same level, to form a design.
Inlay
A wood or metal form used to shape metal into a desired shape and size, or to size rings or wrist bangles.
Mandrel
Refers to a bead made of a carbon-based material. Many jewelry-making components composed of pearl, wood, bone, horn and shell fall into this category.
Organic