BEWARE OF FAKE Swarovski® Goods!Most people dont handle Swarovski Crystals every day like us, so may not be able to tell the difference between rhinestones and Swarovski Stones.Please understand, Swarovski is...
DIE CUTTING MACHINES This is just a short resume of most of the personal die cutting machines on the market based solely on personal experience. All opinions are my own personal ones as with everything...
How to use Fantasy Fibre for stunning craft projects: "Make your own non-woven fabric out of dazzling Fantasy Fibre. Glue it, stamp it, cut it, die cut it and sew it. Add mystical embellishments to cards,...
Both Andesine and Labradorite are extremely rare and difficult to find gemstones and until now it was not known if the latest gemstone find in 2002 was Labradorite, Andesine or something else. Information...
Thanks for dropping by ....... When we first started on eBay in 2003, there were usually 200 to 300 listed Dzi Beads, of which 95% were all machine mass manufactured copies or imitations. Today, a simple...
I have written this article in response to a commonly asked question about the different brands and types of beading wires available for stringing projects. I hope you find it of use.What is beading...
Knowlege about beads by Hong(Lisa) of 8Season Referring to dictionary, the definition of a bead is a small, round material which is pierced to string and threading. Actually the beads are varied in materials...
Agate: Composed of microscopic crystals of Quartz laid down in colorful bands or ribbons. The appearance of the stone is waxy and soft. Almost always translucent and occasionally transparent. Agates are...
Blessed Be! Welcome to my guide. I will be adding to this frequently so please check back! This list is not conclusive, and does not include all woods, initially it will consist of those utilised by Spirit of...
If this guide helps you, please scroll down to indicate "Yes" at the bottom of the page Sapphires remain the worlds number 1 selling colored gem. While not as expensive as rubies, the price for a fine quality...