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Birthstone Guide

Birthstone Guide

See both modern and traditional birthstones, as well as the corresponding color recommendation for crystals. Find beads and pendants made from the natural gemstone or browse our selection of matching birthstone colors. MONTH MODERN GEMSTONE(S) TRADITONAL GEMSTONE(S) CRYSTAL COLOR ALTERNATIVE...

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Basic Filigree Wrapping

Basic Filigree Wrapping

This example is provided to us by the wonderful folks at Vintaj. But remember, this is just one example. Don't limit yourself to a particular filigree or stone —wrap lampwork glass , semi-precious stones, other Vintaj focals, pottery shards, memorabilia,...

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Awareness Ribbon Colors and Meanings

Awareness Ribbon Colors and Meanings

Here is a list of some of the many existing causes which use specific colors of awareness ribbons: COLOR CAUSE Red AIDS/HIV, alcohol & substance abuse, vasculitis, love, heart, disease Orange Hunger, leukemia, animal protection awareness, self-injury awareness, multiple sclerosis,...

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Anniversary Stones

Anniversary Stones

Create jewelry and beading projects for wedding anniversary gifts by using these traditional stones and materials associated with each year of marriage. For our entire selection, browse our Gemstone Beads or Gemstone Pendants collections. Years of Marriage Anniversary Stone or...

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Macrame 101: How to Create Macrame Jewelry

Macrame 101: How to Create Macrame Jewelry

Learn how to do macrame knotting for beading and jewelry making with our free tutorials and instructional videos, then pick up some macrame supplies and create your own macrame jewelry. What is Macrame? Macrame (or macramé), is a form of...

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Table of Contents: Product Guides

Table of Contents: Product Guides

Learn more about popular products and brands used in beading and jewelry making. Tip: Click on the "Filed in" tags at the top of any article to find similar topics. Product Guide: Creating Bracelets with the Wrapit Bead Loom Product Guide: Using 2-Hole...

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Table of Contents: Jewelry Making Techniques

Table of Contents: Jewelry Making Techniques

Learn popular jewelry making techniques with our beading guides.Tip: Click on the "Filed in" tags at the top of any article to find similar topics. Intro to Beading 101: Getting Started with Jewelry Making Kumihimo 101: How to Kumihimo Memory...

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Table of Contents: Free Beading Patterns

Table of Contents: Free Beading Patterns

See beading diagrams, instructional videos and project tutorials for the most popular and fundamental bead weaving stitches. Once mastered, slight modifications and variations of these standard stitches can be made to create new patterns. Tip: Click on the "Filed in" tags at...

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