What are jewelry supplies?

Posted by admin on Apr 7, 2011 in jewelry supplies | 0 comments

In life the best enjoyment is what you do is you like to do, and jewelry making does. Whether a person starts her jewelry for herself, or as gift to others, as long as she loves the process of beading, she has been success in beading. As to handmade jewelry, one need to get all the needed jewelry supplies first, for instance, beads, findings, and jewelry making tools.

Resin Cabochons

As to beads, they come in various choose, including glass beads, gemstone beads, metal beads, Tibetan silver beads, Pandora style beads, European beads, wood beads, lampwork beads, acrylic beads, etc. Finding also has a wide range selection for you too. At the same time, I would like to remind you all that please don’t ignore the effect of jewelry tools for making jewelry. Choosing the correct jewelry tools can let the result much difference. Jewelry supplies for beaded jewelry, beading jewelry and handmade fashion jewelry, so get perfect jewelry making supplies first, and then start your jewelry design.

The more you know about the jewelry making supplies, the more you love beading, and the better your jewelry designs. Our DIY jewelry will always welcome all of you jewelry lovers, and we are happy to share the fun of beading.

Glass beads, jewelry lovers favorite beads

Posted by admin on Mar 15, 2011 in jewelry beads | 0 comments

Glass beads, the most familiar jewelry beads for us, are used to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings and even pins. Glass jewelry is versatile and quite popular among women of all ages. Part of the popularity of glass jewelry is that it adds a bit of sparkle and interest to any wardrobe while costing far less than precious or semi precious gemstones. What is more, glass jewelry can be worn with any type of clothing imaginable.

glass pearls

SKU: GP0243, Glass Pearls, Assorted color, Round shape, 8mm bead size, with one hole
This cheap high quality 8mm glass beads with one hole is assorted color, and round shape, sold per pkg 200pcs and free shipping. These beads widely available in many craft stores and online wholesale beads stores. As for the function, these china glass beads can be used in the earrings, bracelets, pendants, necklaces, etc. Are you interested in making glass beads? These beads have different colors, you can choose your favorite ones and then enjoy your beaded jewelry creation, such as the creation of necklace, bracelet and earring, etc. You can have good experience in your beaded jewelry creations with these beads. For more information about these beads please visit: Beads, Glass Pearl, Assorted, Round, 8mm. Sold per pkg of 200pcs.  Are you want to making  jewelry with these beautiful glass pearls?  For more handmade beaded jewelry making you can visit our jewelry making blog for some tips.

The fun of beading jewelry with beads

Posted by admin on Mar 1, 2011 in jewelry beads | 0 comments

Making jewelry is a way to express your creativity with combinations of color, texture and style.Wear the jewelry design by yourself is a wonderful feeling, as it personalizes your jewelry, the others would praise your design like that: woo, how did you make it? It is very beautiful and charming, lovely jewelry. The process of beading jewelry with beads also give you fun. You can also handmade jewelry with beads as a gift to friends, parents, classmates, they will love you jewelry very much. There are virtually unlimited numbers of beading projects that you can get started with. Jewelry beads are available in a variety of colors, shapes, sizes and styles. Acrylic beads, porcelain beads,gemstone beads, Tibetan style beads, glass beads, wood & nut beads, choose your favorite beads adding to you jewelry design and buy them online store, which providing wholesale beads or retail beads, and even jewelry supplies for jewelry making, as online buying you have many choose and advantages you can consider online shopping beads and supplies for fashion jewelry. One of the most popular types of beading design work is the bracelet. A complement bracelet is very easy to do and there are also many different varieties of charm bracelets and memory wire bracelets that you can sink your teeth into. Necklaces are great place to start and are also the most popular beading project. Necklaces can be as simple or as complex as you feel like making them and there are lots of different styles and ideas that you can try. The easy designs can be completed in an hour or two, while something extravagant might take one or more days to complete. Adding a charming fashion jewelry charms to your necklaces to make the design different. Also in the top three is earrings. I think we are beginning to see a pattern here – jewelry. Earrings are very easy to reproduce and can be as large as you would want them to be, but be careful about making them too heavy or they will pull on your lobes of the wearer.

What you need to make beaded jewelry?

Posted by admin on Feb 7, 2011 in Beading Tips | 0 comments

The use of beads is one of those simple pleasures of life that everyone can enjoy. It does not require a lot of ability to start, but when it comes to wholesale beads, does not hurt to actually have some experience behind! Start with simple models, such as how to make a simple beaded anklets, and once you’ve mastered the basics, move on to other top models. Since that will not be long before you’re making beautiful jewelry that anyone would wear!
In addition to large drops, you want a rope and some hand tools. At a minimum, you want a pair each round nose and flat nose pliers, a clamp for attaching hooks jewelry wire cutters, jewelers pliers to grab and keep the ball in position while working with them, fasteners, materials, thread and needles. Choice of accounts for your project is the fun part!
nylon chains and other jewelry findings, such as monofilament (fishing line), are more profitable than the son of linen or silk, but can be cut or broken, unlike cable, and suddenly they have a tendency to curl, especially at ends, making it difficult to ensure node and buckles, brooches and other jewelry pieces. It ‘best not to use the son of a synthesis that are only slightly abrasive or beads with holes too big. Because of its strength, ease of use and handle variety of materials can be used with the son of a jeweler is preferred by many manufacturers of bead jewelry, while working closely with glass beads, silk prefer because it is small enough enter through the holes in the grains. Wherever your great luxury, you can be sure it’s a chain for him!

Taking Care of Your crystal beads

Posted by admin on Jan 13, 2011 in Beading Tips | 0 comments

Swarovski beads are one of the most popular jewelry beads warmly welcomed by jewelry lovers. You have probably heard about Swarovski beads. Well, this type of bead is basically one of the hottest crystal beads available on the market. Crystal beads are just like Swarovski beads, Color is the regular finish of crystal beads manufactured by Swarovski. Aurora Borealis is the second finish of crystal beads manufactured by Swarovski. Two Times Aurora Borealis is the third finish of crystal beads manufactured by Swarovski. Satin is the fourth finish of crystal beads manufactured by Swarovski. These crystals are chosen for items of jewelry due to their sparkle and dazzle, glow and shine. Crystal wholesale beads for jewelry making can make a perfect gist to you or parents,friends,lovers. However, beautiful jewelry beads need your care.
1.Wash by hand in lukewarm water with a few drops of mild dishwasher detergent or ammonia or soap with a ph neutral base. Gently rinse them under running water then dry them with a soft lint-free cloth to maximize brilliance.
2.Always dry your jewelry immediately after cleaning and store in a dry cool place until ready to wear.
3.Under no circumstances should any corrosive or abrasive detergents be used, glass and window cleaners and chlorine should be avoided as they often cause streaking.
4.You can also restore the brilliance using baby wipes.
5.Crystals with coatings and AB finishes will last longer using only warm soapy water for cleaning.
6.Store crystal glass beads in original packaging, soft cardboard boxes, plastic containers, pouch or jewelry wraps to avoid scratching.
7.Avoid hard contact – knocking as this could chip or damage the brilliance

8.Remove jewelry before washing hands, swimming or applying body care products such as perfume, hairspray, soaps and lotions.

Jewelry making could be the start of a wonderful new hobby

Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2010 in Inspiration Projects | 0 comments

Jewelry making is a great craft for children and adults alike. Making your own jewelry can be such good fun, even when you don’t really know what you are doing when you first start. It doesn’t matter whether you are a beginner when it comes to making jewelry. Anybody can get involved and enjoy the process of jewelry making.
Firstly, you will know how important it is to have good quality wholesale beads when you are making your own jewelry because you want each of the pieces of jewelry to stand out and look very professional. Whether you are designing and making earrings, necklaces and bracelets, you will need to make sure that the jewelry beads you are using are of a good quality. There are many different types of jewelry beads that you could choose from when it comes to making jewelry. You will need to choose between wooden beads, lampwork beads, glass beads, Tibetan style beads and etc.

There are jewelry beads for every different type and style of jewelry that you are making so you don’t need to worry about not having the right jewelry beads. There are glass beads, which are perfect for smart casual occasions, whereas wooden jewelry looks very ethnic and looks great with casual clothing. Or you can be really elaborate and go for some Swarovski crystals instead.

Each of the pieces of jewelry that you make will be individual. You may even want to make a matching set of jewelry pieces such as earrings, necklaces and bracelets. This could be the start of a wonderful hobby for you. You can be sure that making jewelry is going to be a hobby that you enjoy for many years to come.

Are you interested in making glass beads?

Posted by admin on Dec 7, 2010 in jewelry beads | 1 comment

Have you ever wondered about jewelry fingdings? Are you looking for wholesale beads and Are you interested in making your own glass beads?Glass beads has been used in many ways, from decorations to currency. In the case of making glass beads, the more you will practice, the better you will learn.Today our topic is how to make glass beads,interested?Join us now quickly.
Getting Ready
1.Coat a mandrel (a metal rod for building beads) with bead release (a fireproof material for coating a mandrel) by dipping it into the jar. Let it dry.
2.Secure a propane, MAPP or oxygen-propane torch to a heatproof work surface with a clamp or place it in its stand.
3. Wipe any dust or oil off a glass rod with a clean rag to prevent contamination.
4. Put on didymium lens safety glasses.
5.Light your torch with a sparker or barbecue lighter with the gas on low, turning it up when lit.
Making a Bead
1.Heat the coated mandrel in the flame, moving it behind the flame when it becomes hot.
2.Warm the glass rod slowly in the outer part of the flame. Moving the rod in and out of the flame at first will help to prevent the rod from popping.
3.Bring the glass rod into the hotter part of the flame as it starts to glow.
4.Rotate the glass rod as the glass melts until a blob forms. The molten glass will have the consistency of thick honey.
5.Touch the tip of the blob to the coated part of the mandrel through the flame.
6.Rotate the mandrel to wind the melting glass onto the mandrel.
7.Pull the glass rod away when the wound glass is big enough, separating the new bead from the melting glass rod.
8.Rotate the new bead in the hot part of the flame until any irregularities even out.
9.Rotate the new bead against a marver (a flat, heatproof ceramic, metal or graphite surface) if shaping is desired.
10.Keep rotating the mandrel until the glass stops glowing.
11.Cool the bead slowly in a fiber blanket or heated vermiculite.
Finishing Your jewelry Beads?
1.Allow the bead to cool to the touch (approximately 30 minutes).
2.Grasp the mandrel with pliers and the bead with your fingers, and twist and pull the bead from the mandrel.
3.Clean the bead release out of the bead hole with a small brush or pipe cleaner.
4.Wipe your bead with a cloth to remove any dust or fingerprints.

Would you like to design a charm bracelet for yourself?

Posted by admin on Dec 2, 2010 in jewelry | 0 comments

Charms are a fun way to express interests, personalize a gift, or add a touch of whimsy to jewelry. Choose from our wide selection of silver charms. Our sterling silver charms are composed of 92.5% silver. Silver plated charms, made of lead-free pewter cast with a fine silver plating, are available in bright rhodium silver and antique silver finishes.
Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to wear your charm bead bracelet, it is a reflection of your own Personality, so however you choose to wear it, it will be perfect for you!
To collect Jewelry Supplies and silver charm beads, simply follow two easy steps!
First you’ll need a bracelet to carry your acrylic glass beads and silver charm beads! Choose your bracelet from our range. Select your Jewelry Findings from our extensive range of decorative acrylic beads to start making up your own, unique charm bead bracelet! Remember, leave enough space for your beads when you choose your size!
Then select your favorite glass beads and silver charm beads from our range and design your latest look! All beads are compatible with Pandora, decorative acrylic beads and clear acrylic beads,and are beautifully crafted using only 925 sterling silver, genuine gemstones and Swarovski crystals. All faced beads we offered have a solid sterling silver core. If you collect different colors of acrylic beads china glass beads you can also swap them to match your outfit!

Add in some silver charm beads to your very own highly individual charm bead bracelet! There is no right or wrong way to wear your charm beads, it is a reflection of your own Personality, so however you choose to wear it, it will be perfect for you!