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Gold Buyerâs GuideWhat is gold? The word gold, used by itself, means all gold or 24karat (24K) gold. Gold has been a monetary standard throughout the history of mankind. Gold is a soft but heavy metal. What is a karat? Karat tells you what proportion of gold is mixed with the other metals. For example, 18 karat (18K) gold contains [...]
Get Flamed In Tucson This FallNow that is hot stuff! Lampwork and fused glass artists will want to check out the Second Annual Fall Tucson Best Bead Show this September running from the 7th to the 9th. Admission is free (refreshing to hear) and they have tons of classes from lampwork to bead crochet. Share This
Rubies And SapphiresRubies and sapphires belong to the same family of minerals and thus have the same physical characteristics. Among gemstones, they are the hardest, second only to diamonds, but still require gentle handling. The term ruby only applies to the color red. However, sapphires range in color from blue to green, black, orange, pink, yellow, purple [...]
Bead With The KidsI grew up in an artsy/crafty/DIY kind of family. One year, we actually made all of our own ornaments for our Christmas tree. My poor mother has a lot of patience when I think back on it! If you want a holiday related craft that you can do with the young-ens, this is a great project [...]
Gemstone CareThe worst thing you can do for your colored gemstones is assume they are as sturdy as diamonds. Gemstones are far more fragile. As a rule, they should not be exposed to chlorine, extreme temperature changes, solvents, or harsh physical contact. Some gemstones are more susceptible to damage than others. Emerald, opal, peridot, and garnet [...]
Hats Of To The 4th Of July & Beads!Is this too cute or what? And, it’s pretty darn easy too, even if you are kind of new to beadweaving - do not be afraid. These 4th of July earrings are from Rings & Things, where you can see the entire project instructions for them. They use ladder and brick stitches, which are some beadweaving [...]
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