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12/30/2015

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If you are just getting into beadwork as well as jewelry-making, you are bound to come across a few puzzling words. Here's a short glossary to aid you pin down the meaning of ‘Head Pins' as well as find the meaning of ‘Findings'.

Bead Cap

This is a kind of metal spacer cheap beads. It is a half-sphere form that hugs the arc of another bead (therefore "capping" the bead).

Bugle Beads

Long, slim, tube-shaped beads. They variety from just beneath a millimetre to a few millimetre in diameter, in addition to from a few millimetre to numerous centimetres in length.

Clamshell

A piece that attach to the clasp at the ending of a bracelet or else necklace. Consisting of two half sphere like a clam's shell, it is used to wrap any crimp cheap cheap beads at the ending of a piece of jewels.

Clasp

The piece of a necklace or else bracelet that opens plus closes in order that the jewellery could be clipped on and off. There are numerous types of clasps, for example barrel clasps, magnetic clasps, lobster claw clasps, hook and eye clasps, spring clasps, plus toggle clasps.

Crimp Bead

A little metal cheap beads that could be "crimped" plus secured in place on a part of nylon enclosed wire. This is done by crush it with a pair of plier. Crimp beads are used to hold other bead in place on the wire.

Dichroic Glass Beads

A kind of lampwork bead with a slim film of metal on its outside, allow it to change colour as it reflect light.

Finding

This is the universal name for supplies that hold the jewels together, such as clasp, clamshells or jumprings.

Head Pin

A slim metal rod with a flat base. Beads might be strung on to the pin, the peak of which can then be looped as well as attached to an earring fastener, necklace, or else other piece of jewelry.

Jumpring

A little metal ring that could be opened and closed as well as is used to link diverse elements in the jewels.

Lamp work Beads

An elaborate glass bead prepared using a gas torch. The torch is used to soften the glass, which is then wrap onto a metal rod. particulars are then added using diverse colours of glass.

Millefiori Bead

extremely patterned glass beads prepared by melting numerous canes of glass together. This package of glass is then slice to make beads with a mosaic pattern. The word "millefiori" is Italian, sense "thousand flowers".


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How to Find Exotic Wholesale Beads

12/22/2015

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This is the holiday season where families unite, friends party and celebrations everywhere. This is the ideal time to make handmade jewelries not just for you but to decorate your homes as well. There are several ways to make these jewels and accessories however one of the best methods is to make them using beads. Beads are available in different colors, shapes and features which makes it the best product to make these decorative jewels. In this content we will talk about on how you can buy exotic wholesale beads to make jewels and accessories for this holiday season.  With colorful beaded accessories and decorations your home will become more attractive and impress your guests.

Exotic Wholesale Beads

As said above, beads are the best materials to make jewels, accessories and decorative items. There are several ways to use these beads, for example use them to making jewels and accessories such as chains, necklaces, bracelets, ear ring, etc. As far as the home decoration is considered, beads are available in different colors and shapes that can be used to make lengthy curtains out of beads, door fallings, Christmas tree decorations, etc. This is why beads are the best materials to decorate homes.

There are several exotic beads available in the market; however the most exotic beads will cost a big high. If you have planned to use exotic beads on all your jewels, accessories, and decorations, it is wise to buy wholesale beads. The main advantage of buying wholesale beads is the change in rates you get them. There are several online stores that sell wholesale beads at cheap and affordable rates. Use them to make your jewels and accessories.

 It is important to plan and decide on the beads you wish to use for the decorations. If you are on a tight budget you might want to buy regular beads and few exotic beads to final the decorations. By this you will end up making attractive decorations. Most of the online stores that sell wholesale beads give good deals to its buyers such as discounted sales, extra beads with every purchase, complementary gifts such as jewel making tools, etc. This will be of great help if you are willing to make the decorations yourself. Lookout for the best online store with good reviews and locates the beads you wish to buy, find out the deals you can get and buy them.  With good beads, attractive jewels, accessories and decorations can be made. 

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Different Categories And Shapes Of Cheap Beads

12/14/2015

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Beads are cute little decorative objects that are available in numerous shapes and sizes. These cheap   beads are made of different types of material namely stones, shells, bones, glass, plastic, pearl or wood. Each bead has a small hole in the center which makes it suitable for stringing or threading.  The art of making things using beads is known as beadwork. These beads can be woven together with specific thread or wire or can be used to stick on to surfaces. There are the cheap beads available online and in stores which can be used to make necklace, chains, earrings or rings matching to your attire.




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Different categories of beads

Beads are divided into numerous categories depending on the type of material they are used to manufacture them. These types of beads include European beads, Acrylic beads, Swarovski crystals, Rhinestone beads, Lamp work beads, glass beads and many more. These are inexpensive cheap beads that add beauty to you and make you the fashion statement.

Shapes of cheap beads

These cheap beads are available in different shapes that include round, oval, square, cube and many more.

The round shaped cheap beads are the most usual shape of beads which can be strung together for making bracelets and necklaces. These round beads are very pleasing to the eye and are made of stone, glass, ceramic, wood or metal.

The square shaped beads are used for making necklaces and are also used to make Rosary or prayer necklaces and the shell or wooden ones are used for beachwear. The oval beads are tubular beads that are typically made of water buffalo and bison beads that are famous for chokers and breastplates.  The seed beads are tube or spheroid shaped that range in size from one millimeter to several millimeters. Small beads are usually known as seed beads and are round in shape.

The beaded jewelry is the most admired jewelry in recent world as it can be designed and customized by you.  You can design your own beaded jewelry by making use of these cheap beads that makes you look trendy and chic in a new style. You can also gift these beads to your dear ones which helps them to make accessories suitable to their outfits. Choose the shape and material of the beads that suits your attire and make accessories like earrings, rings, necklaces or bracelets and wear it to look stunning not only during any occasion but also use it for everyday. 

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Benefits of Purchasing Wholesale Beads for Making Jewellery

12/6/2015

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Those who are seriously enthusiastic in designing jewellery most commonly buy wholesale beads in order to design unique and beautiful fashion as well as costume jewellery pieces. Wholesale beads can be used for designing traditional as well as modern jewellery pieces. There is a variety of beads, all of which can be bought in wholesale in the market.
 


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Benefits of Getting wholesale beads

 
There are many different benefits of getting beads in wholesale. Some of them are discussed below as follows-
  • Affordability- While purchasing beads for jewellery making there are two options for the buyers. The crafters have the opportunity to purchase beads one strand at a time or they can buy larger amounts of beads in wholesale. Those jewellery designers who have to create more than five pieces at a time can always save their money by buying large quantities of beads that are available at wholesale prices. Buying wholesale beads are a significant saving as compared to buying beads through retailers piecewise. You can get beads in wholesale at much cheaper rates as compared to getting them in singles.
  • Variety- wholesale beads are available in several designs that are used to meet every style preference of various crafters. These large types of wholesale beads, as well as mixed bead lots, are provided by many different sellers online.
  • Many vendors- When you search online for beads you will find a wide and unique selection of wholesale beads along with jewellery making supplies. There are many wholesale suppliers as compared to retailers that offer a huge inventory of beads in all sizes and shapes. These types of beads that are made available from wholesalers include genuine and precious gemstone beads, handpicked freshwater pearls, Crystal Beads along with other different favourites.

Use these beads to complete your jewellery pieces like necklaces, bracelets, or earring designs.

Along with the beads, you will also need some jewellery making supplies that are also available with the wholesalers. They offer an array of jewellery findings such as a chain in sterling silver, gold, gunmetal, copper, and other similar antique plated jewellery finishes. With the help of these you can set a very own unique and exquisite design in any size using any type of beads like porcelain, stone donuts, enamel, cinnabar, and hole beads in large sizes.
 
There are many stores located all over the world that are happy to serve you with their collection of quality wholesale beads and jewellery designing supplies. They are packed and delivered with extreme care by the designers.







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Handmade Heart Earrings Worthy of Your Attention

12/1/2015

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Good afternoon dear friends. As you know, pretty earrings are an indispensible part in women’s jewelry stash. So today I am going to share you an easy tutorial about how to make handmade heart earrings for women. Please follow me to see HOW!
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Jewelry making supplies needed for making the pink heart earrings for women:
1.5mm aluminum wire, 12mm faceted rondelle Swarovski crystal beads, 6mm bicone Swarovski crystal bead, headpins, eyepins, jumprngs, earring hooks, round nose pliers, side cutting pliers, wire-cutter pliers.
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Instructions on how to make the handmade heart earrings for women:
Step 1: prepare the heart pendant
First, cut a length about 8~10cm 1.5mm aluminum wire and bend it in half with round nose pliers;
Second, shape one and half or two inward curls on the two ends using the pliers;
Third, unfold the wire and make its shape more regular and nicer;
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Step 2: prepare the other findings and finish the pink heart earrings for women:
First, thread the 12mm faceted rondelle Swarovski crystal bead through the eyepin and add the 6mm bicone Swarovski crystal beads to the headpins. Make a loop at the other end showing as the picture below.
Second, hang 2 jumprings on the heart pendant;
Third, connect the heart pendant, 12mm bead and earring hooks with the jumprings;
Fourth, decorate the pink heart earrings with 3 bicone beads;
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So far, our handmade heart earrings have been done. What occurs to your mind now? Do you have a sense of satisfaction? I guess you must have! The pink heart pendant is so cute and easy to make, right? Hope you like it and wish you a nice day~
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