Grip Length
The depth of the grip range of an ice-pick bail. The grip length measures the distance of a stringing hole from the edge of a drilled focal.
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Granulation
Intricate patterns are created through granulation. Tiny ball shapes are fashioned into patterns, heat fused, then carefully antiqued and polished.
Patina
The coloration that occurs in certain metals when they are exposed at length to the atmosphere. Can be greenish or reddish depending on the type of metal.
Prong Bail
A finding used to attach a chain to a cross-drilled pendant.
Gunmetal
Discover "gunmetal": its origins, the inspiration for its name, and its role in jewelry making. Explore gunmetal and its versatile applications here.
Princess Length
A 17- to 19-inch length necklace.
Pearl Essence
Explore the mystery of pearl essence and its origins in this enlightening entry from the EncycloBEADia®.
Gem Setting Pliers
A pair of pliers used to set or tighten the prongs on gemstone settings. The structure of these pliers gives them and parallel jaws and exceptional leverage.
Pearl Reamer
A specialized file or hand drill used to complete or widen the drill hole in pearls.
Precious Stones
Rare and costly gems: diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires.
Porcelain Bead
Created from ceramic material and fired at a high temperature, leading to a stronger and tougher bead or component.
Opera-length
An especially long strand necklace. Length is 26 to 36 inches.
Pony Bead
A bead cut from a tube of glass or plastic, then tumbled and polished to smooth the edges. Used on cornrow braids, fringe and in Native American styles.
Pendant
An ornament suspended from a single chain.
Platinum
A rare grey-white metal (and element) used in jewelry. It is resistant to tarnish and wear-and-tear.
Riveting with a Wire Rivet
Learn the art of cold-joining with wire rivets, seamlessly bringing metal pieces together with precision and craftsmanship.
Designing with Invisible Cording
Follow along in this video to create a necklace with 'floating' crystal rings using Invizi™-Cord.
Almost Instant Jewelry®
Almost Instant Jewelry® is a line of settings made specifically for Swarovski® crystal fancy stones. In this jewelry-making product show-and-tell, see how fast and easy it is to use these earring, pendant and other mounts.
How to Set Up the Rotary Tool
Follow along with Joel Peterson to see how to change out the various bits or attach a flex shaft to the rotary tool and use this jewelry-making tool for inlaying, cutting, carving, cleaning and polishing.
How to Set Stones in Cupchain with the Prong Pusher Set
Silent animation shows how to assemble the prong pusher tool with the appropriately sized prong head, and then how to use the prong pusher tool to set a stone. Includes written instructions below the video.
Eurotool® Punch
The EUROTOOL® spring-loaded steel punch is that handy tool you never knew you needed for making clean, accurate and professional holes without scratching metal surfaces. This informational video shows how the punch's adjustable spring lets cold connection, metalworking and mixed media artists prepare hole locations in a variety of flat metal pieces.
Tube Cutting Jig
In this video learn how to use this wire cutting jig to cut jewelry wire, tubes and more to the exact same length every time.
Tronex® Pliers
Learn all about ergonomic Tronex® jewelry-making pliers and discover their precision-cutting benefits in this informational video.
How to Use the Beadalon Ring Weaver Tool
Introducing the Beadalon® Threaded Plastic Clasps – your ultimate tool for effortlessly weaving intricate rings in various sizes and materials, designed by renowned international designer Kleshna.