What is a Crimp for? If you want to retain Beads in a certain position on your cord(wire or Supplemax clear Nylon) then you will need a crimp. If you wish to creat a loop in the cord and fix the end, you will...
There are hundreds of different types of seed bead out there with a range of different sizes, shapes and finishes. As beads vary from manufacturer to manufacturer so does the quality of the bead itself. As a...
How to Make a Memory Wire Bracelet or Necklace Memory wire is a unique material that looks a lot like a spring. It’s often made of stainless steel so that it does not rust. This heavy gauge wire comes in...
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.......I am a prolific knitter who finds much leasure and glee in finding old style short needles..........I love the way they feel in the hands and love the way that they don't poke me in...
Anyone who regularly works with gemstone chip bead will already be aware of the vast variations in size shape and colour. I can only give you are rough guide, but I hope it will help! This guide applies to...
The number of beads on a string varies because of the size of the bead and also the length of the string. Most beads are sold in 16" lengths. Below is a guide to how many beads you may get on a 16" length. ...
New Swarovski Crystal Bead Colors Component Releases 2006 The new Swarovski colors and articles are released about each spring and fall. There are an almost endless supply of colors from Swarovski but a...
American and Canadian knitters will have few problems in working from UK patterns but the following information may be helpful. Terminology UK US Tension Gauge Stocking stitch Stockinette stitch Cast...
Its a strange but true fact that measurements for beads are normally given in millimetres, and yet bead strands (and the jewellery we make with our beads) are normally measured in inches!I have put together...