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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.

Bugle Bead

Tube-shaped glass bead in the same scale as seed beads, and often created by the same manufacturers.

Beggar Beads

Multicolored agate necklaces worn in historical times by beggars, as it was commonly believed that agates attracted wealth.

Bead Weaving, On-Loom

Seed beads are woven between the warp threads on a Beading Loom to create a design or pattern that becomes a flexible "fabric."

Bead Weaving, Off-Loom

Weaving techniques adapted to create a flexible "fabric" out of seed beads and thread using a needle and thread.

Beading Wire

Discover the essence of beading wire: its benefits for jewelry making, exceptional qualities and crafting potential.

Beadswax

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

Bead Reamer

A manual or electric tool used to smooth or enlarge the drill hole in a bead. Specialized reamers are available for other materials. See Pearl Reamer.

Beading Hook

Acrylic hook used for attaching beading to lampshades, curtain rods, serving bowls or shade pulls.

Bead Embroidery

Using traditional embroidery or sewing stitches to attach beads to fabric, leather or other surfaces. Commonly used to embellish clothing, shoes and home décor.

Bead Loom

A frame designed to hold multiple strands of thread parallel. A piece of thread strung with seed beads is run between every other thread to create a pattern.

Bead Cap

A bowl-shaped component used to "cap" one or both ends of a bead to add visual interest. Mostly decorative, but also prevents beads from rubbing together.

Bead Clasp

A bead-like clasp that has a magnet, screw, tab insert or bayonet closure. Can include Barrel, Bayonet, Box, Magnetic, Screw and Torpedo Clasp styles.

Bead Board

Flat surface used to design jewelry by offering a single or multiple channels. Some may be soft silicone, others may be flocked, for a no-slip surface.

Bicone

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

Backstitch

A type of embroidery, sewing and needlework stitch where individual stitches are created in the opposite direction to the direction of the seam.

Aurora Borealis 2X

The AB2X effect has twice the coating of the AB effect, covering the entire crystal. The iridescent rainbow effect is seen on all sides, for the utmost sparkle.

Bugtail

1mm satin cord.

Heishi

This Pueblo Indian term is synonymous with thin, uniform, disk-shaped shell, gemstone and metal beads that are center- drilled and strung in a row.

Brown-Plated

Brown-plated items have a polished copper core, dipped in a secret liquid brown compound. The items are then baked to fuse the coating into the metal.

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.

Focal Component

Any item that is used as the central element in a jewelry design. A focal is the main attention-getter, the "focal point." Sometimes referred to as a "station."

Carbon Steel

A type of steel that contains carbon, with other alloys making up a trace portion. This term is also used generically to refer to steel that's not stainless.

Briolette

A briolette is an elongated, pear-shaped stone covered with bands of triangular or rectangular facets, usually with a pointed end and without a girdle.

Vermeil

Vermeil items are made of sterling silver, electroplated with gold. Vermeil has an equivalent of 2-1/2 microns of 24Kt gold.

Titanium

Neutral gray, lightweight metal. After manufacturing into the desired shape, such as earposts, the base metal titanium can be anodized into six colors.

Bridge Jewelry

A category of jewelry generally thought of as the "bridge" between fine jewelry and costume jewelry. It may use vermeil, gold-filled or sterling silver metals and semi-precious stones such as amethyst, citrine, turquoise, jade, topaz, cultured freshwater pearls, garnet and others. Most bridge jewelry is artisan-made, but it can also be mass produced.

Bead

A generally hard material, in any shape and small to medium size, which contains a hole for stringing.

Troy Ounce

The "ounce" used for precious metals differs from the avoirdupois ounce, used for non-precious metal. One troy ounce = 31.1 g. One avoirdupois ounce = 28.4 g.

Sterling Silver

Items made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper or other alloy, proportions fixed by law. Sterling silver will "patina" in time, taking on an antique look.

Stainless Steel

Get technical with stainless steel! Uncover its composition, delve into its myriad applications in jewelry- making, and explore the diverse varieties available.

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.

Station

A pendant that is the focus of a design.

Pottery Shard

A piece of broken pottery.

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.

Accu-Guard

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

Polymer Clay

A plastic sculpting material made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), used to create jewelry beads and components.

Pewter

A metal alloy that is largely made from tin with trace elements, like copper or antimony added for hardness. Older or classic pewter contains tin while lower grades of pewter may contain lead or zinc and have a darker silver-grey color. Newer or modern pewter uses antimony or bismuth rather than lead.

Nickel Silver

An alloy, mostly containing nickel, popularized in German and Native American jewelry. Nickel silver resembles sterling silver in color, with a greyer tone.

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.

Preciosa Crystal Beads - Color and Effect

Discover the vibrant world of Preciosa Crystal with our handy chart! Identify, color match, and shop for the perfect crystals for your creative projects.

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Crystal Passions® Flat Back Crystal - Color and Effect

Get to know the colors and effects available in Crystal Passions® flat backs with this handy reference chart.

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Standard Jewelry Lengths and Number of Beads Needed

Learn how to calculate the number of beads necessary for each necklace length in this educational article.

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How to Bead a Daisy Chain Stitch

Terminator

Tempering

Tailored Jewelry

Tin

Bakelite

Bugle Bead

Beggar Beads

Bead Weaving, On-Loom

Bead Weaving, Off-Loom

Beading Wire

Beadswax

Bead Reamer

Beading Hook

Bead Embroidery

Bead Loom

Bead Cap

Bead Clasp

Bead Board

Bicone

Backstitch

Aurora Borealis 2X

Bugtail

Heishi

Brown-Plated

Gold-Finished

Focal Component

Carbon Steel

Briolette

Vermeil

Titanium

Bridge Jewelry

Bead

Troy Ounce

Sterling Silver

Stainless Steel

Silver-Plated

Station

Pottery Shard

Silver-Finished

Accu-Guard

Polymer Clay

Pewter

Nickel Silver

Nickel-Plated

Preciosa Crystal Beads - Color and Effect

Crystal Passions® Flat Back Crystal - Color and Effect

Standard Jewelry Lengths and Number of Beads Needed