Types of Bead Cord
Silk Bead Cord is used for beads with smaller holes such as freshwater pearls and beads under 5 mm. Add a designer look by using our Tri-Cord knotter and plac... Read More...
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Jewelry Making & Repair
Seed Bead Sizing
Seed beads are sized in aughts, which are different than millimeters. The most popular school of thought of the sizing of seed beads states that the s... Read More...
Inch to Millimeter Conversion Chart
**Remember that this is a close approximation. Screen resolution and monitor size will affect how you view the chart... Read More...
Beads Per Inch
Did you know that it’s easy to predict how many beads you’ll need to make a piece of beaded jewelry? Once you know the size of the beads you’ll be usi... Read More...
How to Identify Gemstones
Every gemstone in the world holds its own unique beauty, rarity, and identity. Gem identification is a process of observing and testing a gemstones chem... Read More...