Archive for the 'Beads' Category

How to Make Glass Earrings

Many fashionistas have turned their love for costume jewelry into a profitable business. With simple supplies such as glass beads, crystal, metal and natural stones, they are able to make beautiful creations. They usually start by designing and creating jewelry for family and friends. Because these are good looking and unique, friends notice them [...]


Fashioning Beaded Necklaces

Beaded jewelry is incredibly chic, particularly beaded necklaces. You don’t have to break the bank to purchase beaded jewelry either; in fact, you can make beaded jewelry yourself. All you need are jewelry wire, beads, scissors, pliers, and clasps.
Start by measuring out how long you want your beaded necklace to be. Cut the jewelry, tie [...]


lucite beads

Women in general love jewelry. It enhances their beauty and elegance. However, they can be very expensive. It’s a good thing lucite beads were made available in the market for cheaper accessories. These were very popular as “Jelly Belly Jewelry” in the 1950s.
Lucite beads are made of Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and they are often regarded [...]


acrylic beads

There are women who prefer wearing fun and affordable accessories during casual get togethers and parties. Some great pieces include necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings made with acrylic beads. These beads are generally transparent items that are available in many shapes and sizes.
Acrylic beads may look like a teardrop, star, etc. They have the unique [...]