Hi everyone I am new to bead huddle. It is most exciting to be part of an online beading community. I have been beading for a while but unfortunately have not been able to turn my hobby into a business. However I do take pleasure in owning gemstones of every kind and colour.

regards Sharla

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Let's take a look at some of the most popular gemstones from A-U.

* Agate comes in a lorge range of colors from white through black and some will have banding.  This gemstone is usually translucent.

* Amber is a fossilized resin, and is found in yellow and brown colors.  This gemstone is said to heal the body.

* Amethyst comes in the most beautiful purples and violets, and has a transparent look.  This stone they say has the power to create a higher level o... Read More

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There are so many kinds of tools for jewelry making. These are some hand tools that I recommend you to have ;
Split ring pliers are really nice to have if you work a lot with split rings. They make it so much easier to get that split ring onto your project.
There are certain kinds of pliers that are used for looping and making curves. A couple of them are; wire-looping pliers, these are kind of strange looking. They have one jaw that is graduated into three wire looping sizes and the ot... Read More

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Jewelry is measured without the clasp.  And earrings are measured without the ear wire-----measure the dangle part only.  Depending on the clasp or ear wire, your finished size would be different.  If you want to increase the length, add more beads to each end.  If you want to decrease, remove a few beads.  Always be sure to measure twice and crimp once, that way you won't be breaking your crimp beads.

A lint roller will quickly pick up seed beads, crimp beads,... Read More

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  I now have OPEN MEMBRSHIP going on for those that love Pen, Pin and Saftey Pin Beading, you should check us out.  You don't have to do it, just love it.  You wouldn't believe a... Read More

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