Essential Resources

Zinc

Zinc is a pure metallic element commonly used in metal jewelry components. Zinc is found in alloys such as brass or used as an anti-corrosion coating.

Zebra Wire

Delve into the world of Zebra Wire™ copper wire, exploring its production, applications, varieties and gain insights into its maintenance and care.

Zodiac

Discover the history of the signs of the zodiac in this informative EncycloBEADia® entry.

Eyepin

A length of wire, usually straight, with a pre-formed simple loop at one end.

Eye Beads

Decorated to resemble an eye, these beads date back to antiquity and have symbolic meanings. Often used in amulets.

Oxidization

The process by which the outermost layer of metal changes in color and consistency due to exposure to oxygen, creating a Patina.

Wire-Wrapping Pliers

A pair of pliers with designed with a stepped round tip, in order to make consistent 4mm, 6mm and 8mm loops or jumprings.

Wire Guardian

A horseshoe-shaped loop of metal used to protect beading wire, thread or cord from fraying through contact with metal components such as clasps or links.

White Metal

Alloys with heavy tin or lead content, such as pewter. Also called Britannia metal or tin plate. One of the most commonly used metals in costume jewelry.

Vitrail

Vitrail is a translucent color-coating effect that is vacuum- sealed onto the reverse side of glass and crystal beads, creating a kaleidoscope of color.

Venetian Bead

A glass bead in the style of the glass artists of Venice. Venetian glass beads are famous for their color, craftsmanship and quality. Also called Murano glass.

Twister Clasp

A hinged clasp which is hooked through each end of a continuous necklace, or opera-length pearl strand, changing it into a twisted choker necklace.

Torsade

A popular choker-type, multi-strand necklace in which the strands twist around each other.

Torpedo Clasp

A low-profile clasp with a threaded closure, which is twisted or screwed to open and to close. See also Bead, Barrel and Screw Clasp styles.

How to Bead a Daisy Chain Stitch

Follow along with Rose in this step-by-step video as she teaches the daisy chain seed bead stitch that is perfect for creating cute DIY bracelets and necklaces. This fun, beading technique is a must-try!

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Terminator

Bond to one end of a flat bulk chain to create a jumpring attachment.

Tempering

A heat treatment used for metals and glass. Tempering is used to toughen steel and change the breakage effect in glass.

Tailored Jewelry

Jewelry constructed entirely of metal and without stones. Introduced by Alfred Phillippe, who drew for Trifari.

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

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.