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 lots of things to take into consideration when you start off with jewellery making as a hobby, the first will probably be the cost of getting a good stock of beads and findings together! There is no...
In this guide, we explain about numbers of floristry wires and their most common uses. It's a bit of an anorak topic, and no-one will be tested on it afterwards (!) but it will give a guide to the thickness of...
Princess Jewellery's guide to making a beaded wrapped wire link or drop.Difficulty level: Level 1 - Beginner (For explanation of ratings please see bottom of this guide)Time: 5 minutes I chose to make a...
Princess Jewellery's Guide to Making a Rainbow Crystal Bracelet.Difficulty level: Level 2 - Quick Easy (For explanation of ratings please see bottom of this guide)Time: 60 minutes This beautiful rainbow...
Having purchased some Tibetan silver jewlery recently the following has come to light. An investigation by a UK assay office shows the base material to have 12.4% nickel content under a thin plate of silver....
Picture Framing frequently asked questions Moonshine Framing, Penzance What style of frame do I need? This is often a matter of personal taste. You will want the frame to go with your decor and you...
Princess Jewellery's guide to making a basic beaded wire link or drop.Difficulty level: Level 1 - Beginner (For explanation of ratings please see bottom of this guide)Time: 5 minutes I chose to make a beaded...
There are a number of types of "silver" beads, components and findings for sale on eBay, so I hope this short guide will give you some useful background information."Types" of Silver Fine silver is actually...
Magical crimping pliers are really magical. They cleverly turn 2mm Sterling Silver or Gold filled tubular crimps into round beads that crimp Softflex Medium or Fine beading wire. There are two sizes of Magical...