Olive Czech Faux Pearls & Berry Gemstone Cluster Bracelet - FREE Tutorial

I made this Cluster Bracelet using our amazing Czech Faux Glass Pearls from the last shipment in “Olive color Mix” and new “Berry Mix” center-drilled Peardrop Gemstones from our latest “Berrylicious Collection”. I used Lead/Nickel/Iron-free findings, but you can substitute them with ordinary Iron-based ones for budget friendly version. You will need: 1 pack x *Berry Mix* [...]

High Quality AA & AAA Semi-Precious Gemstones from Madagascar: YES or NO?

Hi everyone! We need your help to make important decision. Will you be interested to buy AA and AAA quality purest Semi-Precious Gemstones from Madagascar? High Quality always comes with High Price tag and this is why we’re in a big dilemma. For example 7.5inch long strand of rare Multi-Apatite 7-10mm Briolette will cost around [...]

New Arrivals for April 2009- May 2009

We have M-A-N-Y new arrivals for April & May. Just arrived 48 new Matsuno (M.G.B.) colors, mostly in size 8/0. New Colors includes new “Mettalics”, “Shell”, “Ceylon” and “Color Lined”. Due to my business trip to Czech Republic, new colors of Matsuno seed beads going to be up for sale around 20th of April. Most [...]

NEW Coincident by the Number Winners!!! Gee Hwa Ong & Sheree Sekaran-Yeo. Congratulations!

We have 2 NEW Coincident by the Number Winners: 1) Gee Hwa Ong from CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Malaysia 2) Sheree Sekaran-Yeo from KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Coincident : Our queuing number at Post Office (Ampang Park Branch) match Order # 1443 which was made by Ms. Gee Hwa Ong and was send the same day, and Order # 1431 which was [...]

How to Make your own Charms using Metal & Glass Beads – FREE Tutorial

I will show you how to make Dragonfly Charm with 5 easy steps! This Charm will make a great Focal point and will help you to save a couple of bucks as a substitute to Metal Charms. Tail of Dragonfly made with Glass and small metal spacers. You can use your own beads or purchase [...]

10 Friendship Bracelets using Boxed Czech Mixes – FREE Tutorial

These Bracelets was inspired by comment left by our talented customer Sally after completing her “Vintage Jewelry Set I”. She wrote: “Going to wear it for the next date I have with my girlfriends. “ I thought it would be really a huge surprise for Sally’s girlfriends, if she will make something for her girlfriends [...]

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New Arrivals for December 2008 - January 2009

Apology First In the middle of December we received a large shipment with lots of goodies, thought you will have enough time to prepare presents and gifts for your friends and beloved ones for upcoming Christmas, New Year Eve and Chinese New Year. Well, God certainly has other plans, and instead of putting new arrivals for [...]

New Arrivals for November 2008

Miyuki Japanese Seed Beads Another customers request, and just in time for upcoming Christmas Projects. We received our first shipment with 54 gorgeous colors including newly developed. Currently we sell “Transparent Silver lined“, “Transparent Rainbow”, “Metallic Iris“, and “Ceylon”. All Miyuki beads are very uniform in size and shape, perfect for high-end jewelry and embroidery projects [...]

Czech Preciosa Crystal Collection for Autumn/Winter 2008

Czech Preciosa takes great pleasure in providing all clients with great products, and equally proud to introduce many more new, unique and exclusive creations. By introducing further shapes, colours and finishes, Preciosa helping you to stay ahead of the latest fashion trends and styles. M.C. FLOWER FB (New Shape, Art. 438 02 302) Preciosa is pleased to [...]

New Arrivals for October 2008

Enamel Charms Customers Request! You ask for it and now we have new Enamel Charms. All Charms are nickel-and lead-free which is very good for your skin and health. These Enamel Charms made from stainless steel metal and electroplated with Rhodium and Chromium. These two natural metals give a very high sparkle and shine, you can even [...]

Czech Glass Beads Spring/Summer 2009 Trends

According to Jablonex, leading Czech Glass Beads Manufacture in the World, following four colour combinations will be a key for success in Spring/Summer 2009 season. City Style Grey colour, so ubiquitous in 2008 will still go strong into 2009. It gives a fine touch to everlasting black and white combination. This will be a part of elegant [...]

Swarovski crystal Innovations Autumn / Winter 2009-2010

Here is the latest news on Swarovski crystal Innvovations Autumn / Winter 2009/2010. Please find the new colors and new articles for the Swarovski crystal beads. The new colors will provide in 2028, 2028HF, 5000, 5301, 6202, etc. Dark Indigo Blue is the colour to put on a level with faithfulness and consistency. Blue is as well [...]

How-to make Pinned Crystal. How-to open and close Jumpring

How-to make Pinned Crystal Bead    Step1: To make 1 Pinned Crystal you will need: 1 Eyepin, 1 Crystal bead, 2 Tiny Sequin cups (optional), Round Nose pliers, Chain Nose pliers.   Step2: To make one Pinned Crystal insert 1 Sequin Cup, 1 Crystal bead, 1 Sequin Cup onto Eyepin. Step3: Hold the loop of Eyepin with Chain Nose pliers. [...]

Making Necklace Project, part-I of *Bronze Vintage Style Feminine Jewelry Set with Black Golden inlaid Focal Carved Flower*

For the whole 4 pieces Set you will need: Mixed Hand-cut Chinese Crystals 8MM 1 package Bronze plated *Curb* Link Chain 1 meter Bronze plated Twisted Rings 1 package Bronze plated Designer Flower Toggle Clasp 2 pieces Bronze plated *Curved Leaf* charms 1 package Bronze plated Eyepins 1 package Bronze plated Jumpring 1 package Bronze plated French Hook Earwire 1 pieces Gold electroplated Jumprings [...]

Making Bracelet Project, part-II of *Bronze Vintage Style Feminine Jewelry Set with Black Golden inlaid Focal Carved Flower*

You will need: Designer Toggle Clasp 1 set Crystals 8mm 14 pcs Twisted Ring 8 pcs Brass Jumpring 3 pcs Gold Jumpring 14 pcs Eyepin 14 pcs Step1: Decide what length your Bracelet should be. Most likely you will be comfortable with 7 inch (approx. 18cm) length. On the picture shown Bracelet made for almost 8 inch long with 9 Twisted Rings. [...]

Making Earrings Project, part-III of *Bronze Vintage Style Feminine Jewelry Set with Black Golden inlaid Focal Carved Flower*

You will need: French Hook Earwire 2 pc (one pair) Crystals 8mm 2 pcs Twisted Ring 2 pcs Brass Jumpring 6 pcs Eyepin 2 pcs Cable Chain see below Step1: Take 2 Crystal beads in color closest to your Eyes or desired outfit. I choose Green. Fix these 2 beads onto Bronze headpins. You will have 2 Pinned Crystals. Step2: Cut 2 (two) [...]

Making Handphone Charm Project, part-IV of *Bronze Vintage Style Feminine Jewelry Set with Black Golden inlaid Focal Carved Flower*

You will need: Carved Flower 1 pc Crystals 8mm 3 pcs Charms 2 pcs Gold Jumpring 4 pcs Brass Jumpring 2 pcs Phone strap 1 pc Eyepin 3 pcs small and 1 pc large Cable Chain see below Step1: Prepare 2 hanging Chain Dangles following instruction below. 1st Chain Dangle: Connect together 4 links of Chain, 1 Brass Jumpring, 1 Pinned Crystal, 1 Gold Jumpring, [...]

Definition of Brass Metal, Brass Alloys and Brass Plating

Brass (There is no chemical formula because Brass is not a Native element) Brass is alloy produces by blending Copper and Zinc. The different proportions of copper and Zinc produce different colors and characteristics in the finished item. For more expensive jewelry making beads, chains, findings, wires and other components used “Rich low Brass” which is [...]

Definition of Native Metal Copper (Cu), Copper Alloys and Copper Plating

Copper (Cu) Native elements are minerals formed of a single chemical element. Copper is one of them. Native Copper was probably the first metal used by humankind, either hammered into tools or cast. Native Copper sometimes refers to us as “Semi-precious metal” seems to be secondary mineral naturally mined from Earth. Copper and its alloys (blends) [...]