Archive for the 'how to make jewellery' Category

How can you tell if a bead including a seed bead, if it is glass?

Question by : How can you tell if a bead including a seed bead, if it is glass? I deal with vintage jewelry. Would love to find an easy method to distinguish whether the beads are glass or something else. Thanks! Best answer: Give your answer to this question below!

How do you bead a dress?

Question by tu_sense1: How do you bead a dress? I want to bead a dress. I am not sure how to go about it. I have read that you string 3-5 beads, put the needle through the fabric, pull it back out, go through the beads, and then move on to your next 3-5. Is [...]

In general, how many seed beads are used in a typical Native American bead and loom project?

Question by Lex: In general, how many seed beads are used in a typical Native American bead and loom project? I’m just beginning my learning in this area, and I’ve found places to buy beads and patterns, etc, but I’m not sure of quite how many beads to purchase to begin making projects. Thank you. [...]

How do I bead a conical flower for a pin from a metal frame?

Question by victorygirl: How do I bead a conical flower for a pin from a metal frame? I am a newbie on beading, and I am making a pin that includes a conical shaped flower (usually it’s used turned upsidedown on necklaces). I’d like to wire it with crystal beads, but as the frame is [...]

I need ideas on having guest at baby shower make a bead necklace for the mommy to be?

Question by : I need ideas on having guest at baby shower make a bead necklace for the mommy to be? I heard of this idea where you ask guest beforehand to bring a bead to the shower and I have a journal for each to write good wishes to the mom and baby, then [...]

How can I make own bead loom? what materials do I need?

Question by Now What: How can I make own bead loom? what materials do I need? How can I make my own bead loom at home? are there any specific measurements or instructions? I have a couple pieces of wood but wanted to know if there are specific measurements, thank you. Best answer: Answer by [...]

How do you put the bead on a lip ring?

Question by HACKED!!!: How do you put the bead on a lip ring? Its been about 8 weeks sene I had my lip pierced.Im changing the jewlrey but I cant figure out how to get the bead on this thing! Best answer: Answer by KingsIs it threaded, or a captive bead? Threaded is simple you [...]

How do i take out a captive bead?

Question by : How do i take out a captive bead? I have a helix and i am about to change it out except i cant get the bead out,the assholes at my shop wont take it out for me and i dont want to tear my ear Best answer: Answer by Brookeyes do that [...]

How to frame a concrete basement half-wall which will be finished with 1 1/32″ bead board.?

Question by c c: How to frame a concrete basement half-wall which will be finished with 1 1/32″ bead board.? 1) what do i need to do about water proofing and moisture barriers for the concrete wall? 2) can I frame with ferring strips (1X3)? will they support weight of bead board? 3) how do [...]

How do I measure a bead hole’s diameter?

Question by agarovoy: How do I measure a bead hole’s diameter? Simple as that, is there a tool to buy to accurately measure how many millimeters a bead hole’s diameter is? Best answer: Answer by who is #1?I believe needles are sized by guage. Try to find a needle that fits and if it doesn’t [...]