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Beginners Beading Guide I

Beginners beading guide - Part I 

Basics

"Must have shopping list"

• Side cutters
• Needle nose pliers (round)
• Chain nose pliers (flat)
• Crimping tool
• Crimp beads or tubes
• Jump rings
• Focus pendant
• Other beads to complement focus pendant
• Clasp - choose your favorite
• Flexible wire in finish of your choice
• Bead board (mat and ruler)
   

"Know your tools"

Side Cutters

The slanted blades of this tool lie flush against your project for a perfectly placed cut.

Needle Nose Pliers

The graded, conical shape allows for numerous loop sizes when making dangles or fitting into tight spaces.

Chain nose pliers

The flat, semi round jaws and tapered point can be used to flatten crimps, close bead tips, make angled bends and open and close jump rings.

Crimping Tools

The notched jaws of crimping tools secure beads on flexible wire in a few easy steps.

Calculating number of beads

Easy formula for calculating the number of beads you'll need to complete your jewelry design

How many beads will you need for your design?

Here is an easy formula:

1. Count how many of your beads fit a 2" length.
2. Divide 2 into the length of your necklace or bracelet
3. Multiply the answer from step two by the number of beads in your count from step1.

Example for a 20" necklace:

1. In this example there are 12 beads in a 2" length.
2. Divide 2" by 20" (your necklace length) = 10
3. 10 times 12 (beads in your 2" bead count) = 120 beads

Necklace length

You'll need approximately 120 beads to complete your necklace

Standard Names and Lengths of Beaded Jewelry

Beaded jewelry is described by standard names and lengths. These measurements always include the clasp.

Bracelet	7 to 8 inches
Chocker	15 to 16 inches
Princess	18 inches
Matinee	23 to 26 inches
Opera	30 to 36 inches
Rope	36 or more inches

Princess Necklace - 18 inches

Onyx Gemstone

Onyx Necklace

Onyx is known to separate. It can help release negative emotions such as sorrow and grief. It is used to end unhappy or bothersome relationships.

Onyx guards against negativity Onyx jewelry is worn to defend against negativity that is directed at you. Black stones have protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be used to create invisibility.


• Sharpens your senses
• Encourages a healthy egotism
• Fortifies self confidence and responsibility

Onyx Earrings

Swarovski Crystal



Swarovski Crystal

Swarovski Crystal is one of the most recognized names in crystal in the world. Noted for its unique colors and coatings, and sp arkling clarity it’s no wonder it is highly sought after by jewelry collector’s everywhere. As with everything though, this particular crystal also has a fascinating history.

The story of Swarovski Crystal began in 1892 when a Bohemian-born man by the name of Daniel Swarovski invented a machine that would cut crystal with superior precision. This machine required a lot of energy, so he moved his family to Wattens, Tyrol where he could take advantage of their great energy resource—hydroelectricity. It was here in 1895, at the age of 32, that his company was founded.



Swarovski Crystal

The company has seen a lot of change and development over the last 100 years of operation. One of the first products they marketed was retroflective glass as used in traffic lights and signals. Not long after that, Swarovski moved into the fashion market when they created sew on crystal-studded ribbons for accessory and fashion manufacturers. They even became a high profile provider of optical instruments for hunting and nature observation.