Leather is made from tanned animal skins. It is available in all kinds of weights, types and tanning methods. Here are some of the terms used when talking about leather. Types of Leather and Leather Terminology Glossary »»
Chakra stones & colors
Here are some stones and colors to represent the seven Chakra zones. Chakra stones & colors »»
How to convert US measurements to metric
In case you’ve never gotten along with millimeters, or in case you need to do some conversions and never got along with algebra, this page contains easy conversions back and forth between inches and millimeters. How to convert US measurements to metric »»
Common Units of Measure
This list explains common units of measurement used to describe jewelry and craft supplies. Common Units of Measure »»
Beading & Jewelry Stringing Materials Guide
Discover which types of necklace wire, cording, beading thread and other stringing materials will work best for your bead stringing creations. Learn about various stringing cords, cables, chains, and ribbons. Beading & Jewelry Stringing Materials Guide »»
What to do when your weft thread is too short for your project
When using a loom, the warp threads are the threads that actually attach to the loom and run up the length of it. The weft threads are the threads threaded into a needle that you weave with.
If you run out of weft thread, you can tie off what you have and add a new length of thread so that you can continue weaving.This tutorial will show you how to add more weft thread when you run out in the middle of a loomed project. What to do when your weft thread is too short for your project »»
How to use a Bead Loom
If you’ve ever tried beading with only a needle and thread, you’ll know it’s a pretty long process. Once you decide to introduce a pattern into the design, you have a complicated and time-consuming technique that is off-putting to most.
Bead looms have been used in both traditional and modern-day beading, and makes beading a lot faster and easier, with a much larger scope for creating a pattern. Even if you’re a beginner, you can make bigger and better designs much faster than hand weaving! Read on to find out how. How to use a Bead Loom »»
Beeswax is not just for making candles
Beeswax is a common substance that is used in candles and cosmetics – this wax is secreted by bees and used to divide their hive into cells. Although we are well aware of some of the uses of beeswax, there are a number of other ways it can be used. Here are some of the not-so-well known uses for beeswax. Beeswax is not just for making candles »»