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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 used to extend the length of a necklace or bracelet. These make the items length adjustable.
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18. eyepins
Eyepins are used to connect beads and other items to different areas of your jewelry. Beads are placed on one end of the eyepin, while the other end is connected to your item. Used to give a dangle effect.
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19. faceted
One of the flat polished surfaces cut on a bead or gemstone. This often occurs naturally on a crystal.
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20. findings
Any part used to make jewelry such as headpins, eye pins, clasps, jump rings and chains.
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