What kind of beaded jewelry would you buy?

I design and make beaded jewelry. While I’ve had some success with my pieces (both the gemstone and glass beaded pieces), I’m wanting to expand my hobby into an actual business. Please let me know what kinds of beaded jewelry appeal to you. I make necklaces, bracelets, rings, anklets, earrings and toe rings. The rings [...]

Seed bead jewelry thread?

I have been making seed bead jewelry for a while and the only problem I have is when I add more thread I can’t find a way to get rid of the ends. I’ve tried burning it off and it either clumps and looks ugly or it burns the beads, and I’ve tried just stitching [...]

How can I tell if a bead is made of Bone or just costume jewelry?

I have a necklace and some of my friends say the beads are made of bone / ivory, while others say it is a hard plastic. . . How can I tell? Maybe there is a test one can do. Or a website that can help. {answer}

Does anyone know where I can find good free seed bead patterns to make jewelry?

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magnetic bead jewelry.what was that?

anyone know about magnetic bead jewelry? {answer}

Where can I buy the mineral “JET” in bead form for jewelry making?

This is an actual mineral and not just a color. I’ve seen jewelry made from it but can’t find a source for the raw materials. {answer}

do you know any sites with free designs for bead jewelry?

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How long does bead cement have to set before I can start making jewelry?

I glued endcaps on some memory wire, and I’m waiting for them to be dry enough to start. The tube says it takes 24 hours to set. . . but how long before they’re dry enough to hold any sort of load? Do I have to wait until tomorrow? By the way, it’s Aleene’s Platinum [...]

Red Hat Lady Society / Bracelet / 3 Pretty Red Hat Design with Beads

Red Lady Hat Society Bracelet Three Pretty Red Hat Design with Beads Red Hat Lady Society / Bracelet / 3 Pretty Red Hat Design with Beads

Simply Silver, Simply Gold: Designs for Creating Precious Bead Jewelry

Product DescriptionCreate your own stunning silver and gold jewelry. Nancy Alden, jewelry designer and cofounder of the famed Beadworks bead stores, shows you the secrets to making gold and silver jewelry worthy of Tiffany or Bergdorf Goodman—but with a personal touch and at a fraction of the jewelry store’s price. For beginners as well as [...]

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