Found 52 total definitions in the dictionary.Displaying results 1 to 20. |
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1. 925
See sterling silver
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2. aurora Borealis (AB)
A rainbow or irridecent effect that coats transparent glass. Often on one side of the bead.
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3. bail
A component that connects the end of a pendant to a necklace.
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4. bead
Almost any small object with a hole through it meant to be strung.
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5. brass
An alloy made of zine and copper. Brass is inexpensive, making it a good wire for learning. Pieces turn dark yellow when oxidized, so you'll have to polish this metal often.
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6. bugle beads
Various lengths and sizes of cut glass cane in different colors, finishes, and twists. They are sized by length in numbers, 1, 2, 3, and 5, 1 being the shortest.
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7. clasp
Any kind of fastener that attaches two end of a necklace, bracelet or other item. Some common names for clasps are lobster clasps, hook and eye clasps, toggle clasps,
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8. cloisnne' beads
Made of enamel fired on a background, usually metal, to produce a mosaic or stained glass effect.
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9. components
Components comes from the word 'compose' and means any item that composes or makes up an item, like a piece of jewelry.
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10. connector
A component that is used to connect two ends of stringing materials.
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11. crimp bead
A bead made to be squeezed closed with a crimp tool. Crimps beads are squeezed closed between 2 or more pieces of wire or stringing material to close or finish the end of a piece of jewelry.
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12. crimp tool
A tool used to crimp (squeeze together) crimp beads (tubes). This secures them to the ends of your stringing material.
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13. crimp tube
A bead made to be squeezed closed with a crimp tool. Crimps beads are squeezed closed between 2 or more pieces of wire or stringing material to close or finish the end of a piece of jewelry.
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14. copper
The softest and least expensive wire. It is orange-brown in color and can be polished to a high shine and lacquered to reduce oxidation.
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15. delica
Perfectly cylindrical modern Japanese glass beads with thin walls and large holds. They come in two sizes: regular approximates 12 degree seed bead and large is 8 degree seed beads.
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16. dichroic
Dichroic Glass is defined as the property of having more than one color, especially when viewed from different angles.
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17. extender
A chain with large links |
