Bugle Bead
Tube-shaped glass bead in the same scale as seed beads, and often created by the same manufacturers.
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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.
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.
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.
Crystal Passions® Crystal Fancy Stones - Color and Effect Guide
Find the perfect colors and effects of Crystal Passions(TM) crystal fancy stones for your next project with this useful chart.
Crystal Passions® Crystal Pearl Colors
Use this chart to easily identify, color match and shop the different colors and effects of Crystal Passions for all your projects.
Crystal Passions® Crystal Beads - Color and Effect
Use this chart to easily identify, color match and shop the different colors and effects of Crystal Passions for all your projects.
Types and Sizes of Beading Thread and Stringing Material
This chart gives you a quick overview of beading thread and stringing materials, including their sizes, types, and tensile strength.
Chainmaille Weaves
Convenient chart lists a range of chainmaille weave styles, links to how-to instructions or videos, specific weave notes and more.
Stopper Beads and Chains, Cords and Wires
Can't tell which stopper beads work the best? This chart helps you determine whether your large-hole beads plus stopper beads will stay put or slide around.