Monthly Archives: August 2007

Jewelry 101: Seed Bead Sizes

Seed beads are the small glass beads people use in intricate beadweaving projects. They come in various sizes which vary slightly by manufacturer, but in general, the larger the number, the smaller the bead. One of the most common sizes … Continue reading

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Jewelry 101: Wire Gauge

Metals like silver and gold can be purchased for jewelry making as wire. Wire comes in different sizes, and the size of the wire is called its gauge. There are different systems, so I’m just going to talk about the … Continue reading

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Jewelry 101: Making Headpins

This tutorial is moving! An updated version is in the works and will be available at leahhitchcockybarra.com in March 2012.

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