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Netting (Single Thread)

Netting (Single Thread)

Begin by stringing a base row of 13 beads. String 5 beads and go back through the fifth bead from the end of the base row. String another 5 beads, skip 3 beads of the base row, and go back through the next. Repeat to the end of the row, passing through the fifth, fourth, and third beads of those just strung and exiting from the third. Turn the work over and go back across the same way.

Gold-Plated

Gold-Plated

Items have an industry standard of .15 to .25 mils thickness of gold which is plated to the surface of the base metal.

Organic

Organic

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.

How to Use Patina Gel

How to Use Patina Gel

Patina gel by Cool Tools is a sulfur-based antiquing solution in a stable form for use on bare clean copper, bronze or silver. This illustrated tutorial guides you through each step.

Design Idea B12V

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How to Use Gilders Paste®

How to Use Gilders Paste®

Gilders Paste is a professional wax-based medium that can be mixed and layered for an endless color palette that won't fade. Learn how with this informative article.

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Opal, Ethiopian

Opal, Ethiopian

Ethiopian opal has a milky white to light amber base coloring and displays the play of color that makes opals both famous and highly desired for jewelry.

Liver of Sulfur™

Liver of Sulfur™

A sulfur- based oxidizing agent, used to create an antiqued finish on silver, copper and brass beads and components.

Silver Plate

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.

Jig

Jig

(usually Wire Jig or Wireworking Jig) A plate or frame with moveable pegs used for creating standardized and repeatable wire-based jewelry components.

Resin

Resin

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

Hemalyke™

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.

Costume Jewelry

Costume Jewelry

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.

Choker

Choker

A tight-fitting necklace that is worn close to the base of the neck. May be plain or with pendants or ornamentation. Measures approximately 16 to 18 inches.

Discover the Art of Bead Embroidery

Discover the Art of Bead Embroidery

Join Jody Young for "Unlock Your Heart," her 8-part seed bead embroidery video series. It begins with the basics, then moves through other techniques.

Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 3: Slab-tastic Earrings Video

Secrets to Polymer Clay Project 3: Slab-tastic Earrings Video

Learn how this trendy pattern-making process makes mass-producing details a breeze. Simply roll out your base, create your design and cut!

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Beadswax

Beadswax

A mixture with a beeswax base, used for bead-based inlay work.

Bicone

Bicone

A bead shape, most commonly seen in Crystal Passions®, of two cone shapes joined at the wide bases.

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.

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.

Silver-Plated

Silver-Plated

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-Finished

Silver-Finished

Also called Silver Color or "washed." The base metal is brass or steel and the product is electroplated with a non-standardized thickness of silver.

Nickel-Plated

Nickel-Plated

Items have an industry standard of .15 to .25 mils thickness of nickel which is plated to the surface of the base metal.

Niobium

Niobium

A hypoallergenic metal first made to protect space vehicles from extreme conditions. After manufacturing, the base metal niobium is anodized to create 6 colors.

Prometheus® Metal Clays Firing Methods

Prometheus® Metal Clays Firing Methods

Prometheus® Metal Clay requires distinct firing methods based on the metal type and the firing method. This chart sums up the instructions for all variations and methods.

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