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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.

Pass Through vs. Pass Back Through

Pass Through vs. Pass Back Through

Pass through means to move your needle in the same direction that the beads have been strung. Pass back through means to move your needle in the opposite direction.

Flat Herringbone Stitch

Flat Herringbone Stitch

Begin with a foundation row of even-count ladder stitch. String 2 beads, pass down through the second to last bead in the ladder, and up through the next bead. String 2 beads, pass down the next bead and then up through the following. Repeat to the end of the row. To end the row, pass back through the last bead strung. To begin the next row, string 2 beads and pass down through the second to last bead of the previous row. Repeat, stringing 2 beads per stitch and passing down then up through two beads of the previous row. The 2-bead stitch will cause the beads to angle-up in each row, like a herringbone fabric.

Right-Angle Weave (Double Needle)

Right-Angle Weave (Double Needle)

Using two needles, one on each end of the thread, string three beads on one of the needles and slide them to the center of the thread. String a fourth bead, passing one needle through from left to right and passing the other needle through from right to left. String one bead with each needle, then pick up one more bead and pass one needle through from left to right and pass the other needle through from right to left. Continue for desired length of row. To work the next row, repeat as for the first row, stringing new beads only onto the right thread and passing back through beads from the first row with the left thread. To make a row-end decrease, simply stop your row short and begin a new row.

All About Earnut Jewelry Findings

All About Earnut Jewelry Findings

Here's a helpful guide to the different styles of earring backs to ensure earrings stay in place.

What Is a Cabochon?

What Is a Cabochon?

Take a deep dive into the marvelous cabochon and its sister the cameo. Learn about how they're created and dozens of ways a designer can use them.

Bezels

Bezels

Bezels are an ideal finding to use when you're working with cabochons and flat back crystals. Tammy Honaman, author and jewelry-making expert, is here to tell you all about them.

Everything You Need to Know About Thread Conditioners

Everything You Need to Know About Thread Conditioners

Feeling all tangled up in a sea of rough, frayed thread? Thread conditioners could be just the solution you need to get back on course.

All About Rhinestones

All About Rhinestones

Discover interesting beading facts and new insights into the jewelry making industry with articles from Fire Mountain Gems and Beads. Article: All About Rhinestones

Carat

Carat

The unit of weight used for precious stones. One carat equals one-fifth of a gram. Also a measurement of fitness in gold. Pure gold is expressed as 24Kt.The term ''carat'' dates back to the traders of the ancient world.

Glue Crystal Flat Backs

Glue Crystal Flat Backs

Crystal transfer sheets make precision designing and crystal embellishing easy.

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How to Use 2-Part Pendant Settings with Crystal Passions® Flat Backs

How to Use 2-Part Pendant Settings with Crystal Passions® Flat Backs

Learn how to easily use two-part pendant settings to mount Crystal Passion® flat backs.

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Jasper, Dalmatian

Jasper, Dalmatian

Dalmatian jasper, better known as Dalmatian stone, is an opaque, white spotted gemstone with brown and black that will make people turn around and look back at jewelry featuring it.

How-To Use Hot-Fix Applicators

How-To Use Hot-Fix Applicators

Attach flat back crystals with Hot-Fix™ coating to various materials using a Hot-Fix™ applicator. Follow these simple steps to bond crystals to a range of materials, including textiles.

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Ring Mount Instructions

Ring Mount Instructions

Learn how to glue a cabochon into a closed-back ring setting with this tutorial. Clear images demonstrate each step in this how-to.

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Pavé-Style Setting Using the Tweezer Vac™

Pavé-Style Setting Using the Tweezer Vac™

The compact, vacuum tool allows for precision placement. It works great for placing chatons, flat backs and small stones and when creating pavé-style jewelry.

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Satin

Satin

A form of weaving that creates a material with a glossy surface and a matte back. Commonly used in formal dress material, ribbon and cording.

How to Use Two-Sided Bezel Settings

How to Use Two-Sided Bezel Settings

Easily set Crystal Passions® fancy stones or flat-backed cabochons using these these two-sided calibrated bezel mounts. Rose shows you how it’s done—all it takes is pliers and a prong pusher to create stunning pendants for jewelry.

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How to Make Gemstones "Pop" in Polymer Clay

How to Make Gemstones "Pop" in Polymer Clay

If a rhinestone doesn't have a foil back, then the stone can lose shine when set in polymer clay. Christi Friesen, award-winning jewelry artist, shows a trick for ensuring rhinestones stay sparkly no matter what they're set in.

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Ear Thread

Ear Thread

An earring form consisting of a short post with attached chain. The post serves as a "needle," allowing the chain to be threaded front-to-back through the ear.

Earstud

Earstud

A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earpost.

Earpost

Earpost

A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earstud.

How to Use the Crystal Katana Embellishment Positioner

How to Use the Crystal Katana Embellishment Positioner

The Crystal Katana is an invaluable tool when working with small crystals and embellishments, allowing you to easily grip and position them.

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Cabochon

Cabochon

An undrilled gemstone with a smooth rounded top and a flat back. A cabochon is not faceted.

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