The Buyer’s Guide to Seed Beads – Part 2
There are so many different types, sizes and variations of seed beads! And of course there is no limit to the extent of beautiful jewelry you can create using them. …
The Buyer’s Guide to Seed Beads – Part 1
When it comes to seed beads, there are so many different types and variations of them that it can be quite confusing to work out exactly what you need for …
5 Beading Essentials Every Beader Should Own
Whether beading and jewelry-making is a new hobby for you, or you’re already an experienced beader, there are a number of essential items that should have a home in every …
March Birthstone: Aquamarine
Aquamarine is the treasure of mermaids, and legends have it that for aquamarine to be truly powerful it must be immersed in sea water and bathed in sunlight. The gemstone …
How Czech Glass Beads Are Made
The process of cutting and polishing gems is called lapidary. All gems are cut and polished by progressive abrasion using finer and finer grits of harder substances. Technicians used to …
February Birthstone: Amethyst
What is Amethyst? Amethyst is the gemstone of February and for those born under the Pisces zodiac sign. Amethyst is known as the Royal Purple Stone, the purple variety of …
