Interesting Beading Articles

The Internet is a fabulous resource for anyone searching for information. I come across many articles about beading and when I feel it is appropriate I like to republish these on the Beading Is Fun web site.

Below is a complete list of articles that have currently been republished on the Beading Is Fun web site. If you have an article or editorial that you feel would be interesting to others, please contact us at the usual address.

• Amber
  Amber is a fascinating material, so unique and beautiful in its appearance that it has its own color named after it. Although amber bracelets and amber pendants use amber as a precious gem, it is not properly a gemstone at all, but rather fossilized resin which is millions of years old.
  
  
• American Indian Beadwork
  American Indian beadwork is a popular collector’s item. Intricately beaded pieces of clothing, moccasins, and ceremonial head dresses are striking, and make a nice addition to any collection.
  
  
• Antique Bracelet
  Valuing an antique bracelet can be difficult. There are many factors that help determine the value of an antique bracelet, but some are more difficult than others to decipher.
  
  
• Beading Birthday Parties
  You can have fun and make money at the same time by serving the "birthday party activity" niche. Make-and-take gemstone beaded bracelets are a very popular party activity.
  
  
• Beading - Finishing Your Piece
  When you're planning a piece of jewelry, it's loads of fun to choose the right beads and work out how you're going to put them all together for the final result. But there's another element you need to consider - how are you going to finish off your piece?
  
  
• Beading Supplies
  While I am way more into needlepoint and embroidery, and since my beading experience is practically as pitiful as my knowledge of beading supplies is, I had the fortunate experience of working on a piece that called for said beading supplies. In other words, I got an instant lesson or two.
  
  
• Beading Thread
  Walk into any beading store, and once you can tear your gaze away from the amazing variety of beads, you might manage to find the thread section. This is a great opportunity to get completely bamboozled. There are many different types of threads used in beading, so how do you work out which one you need for your project? Let's take a look at what's available.
  
  
• Beading Tools
  If you're just starting out in beading, then one of the worst things you can do is walk into a beading store and look at all the tools that are available! There are all sorts of specialized tools, and when you're new to beading, it's impossible to know which ones you really need.
  
  
• Bead Jewelry Designs
  I never thought that my passion for bead jewelry designs could ever be turned in to a profession, but thanks to the internet, it recently has. I have been able to sell several beaded necklace designs for a lucrative profit, designs which are enjoyable for me to make in the first place.
  
  
• Bead Jewelry Making
  Bead jewelry making and design is gaining popularity among crafters across the United States. This challenging art form can be very frustrating but very rewarding as well. You may feel overwhelmed by the many patterns and designs that bead jewelry making have to offer but stick with it. A dilemma can be your best friend.
  
  
• Bead Store
  Whether you already enjoy making jewelry, or just want to learn how, your first stop should be at a bead store. You can visit a local bead store or find one online. Just make sure you have plenty of time to browse.
  
  
• Beads
  A bead can be used as an ornament on clothing, or to make several other items. It is a small, decorative object that is pierced for threading or stringing, and several beads can be threaded together on a string to form a necklace. It is a common form of jewelry among women, and can be crafted in different ways to suit their personalities. And if you think beads are for only making jewelry then you are in for a big surprise.
  
  
• Beads - Then And Now
  Far back in the mists of prehistory, some caveman looked at a small animal neck-bone and decided it would look good strung on a vine with others like it.
  
  
• Blue Topaz
  The birthstone for the month of November, and the official stone for the ‘Lone Star’ state of Texas, Topaz is the most popular and widely used gemstone today.
  
  
• Blue Topaz Sources
• Bracelet Making
  A wonderful and entertaining hobby can be found in bracelet making, but if you are just starting out it everything can be too much! There are many different components to consider when doing bracelet making.
  
  
• Creating Your Own Jewelry
  Do you have a better way to accessorize yourself than with a nice piece of jewelry? The problem is that sometimes costume jewelry can also be extremely expensive. Nevertheless, you have another alternative to buying them you can make them. It is easy to learn how to create your own jewelry.
  
  
• Cubic Zirconia
  Most people know that cubic zirconia is commonly synthesized in a lab for commercial use as a diamond substitute. Most people don’t know, however, that cubic zirconia is actually a naturally occurring gemstone in its own right.
  
  
• Earrings
  When we think beads, we normally think of bracelets, anklets, hair ornaments and necklaces. What about beaded earrings? Well, earrings are mostly made of metal, enamel and precious stones, some of us think. Earrings are fancy and expensive!
  
  
• Gemstones and Jewelry Terms
  There are heaps of different terms used in the world of gemstones and jewelry - find out what some of the most common ones mean!
  
  
• History of Beads
  What do you think the earliest recorded use of beads is – is your first thought perhaps beadwork created by the Egyptians? Yes, there certainly were a lot of beaded items in Egyptian times, but beadwork has been found dating back to the Stone Age. Even in caveman times, men and women were interested in improving their clothing and appearance with the use of beads. This article helps you to discover the history of beads.
  
  
• Jewelry Cleaner
  Jewelry cleaner can be used to make all your jewelry sparkle as though it were new, but there are different sorts of jewelry cleaner. Depending on what you want cleaned, you need to find the right jewelry cleaner to do the job.
  
  
• Jewelry Display
  The set-up of a jewelry display plays an important part in sales.The jewelry itself should be the main focus, but the jewelry display is used to catch a person's eye and heart. There are a few tricks that can be used to make sure that your jewelry display is one that does both, as long as there is quality jewelry inside!
  
  
• Making Beaded Jewelry
  Making beaded jewelry is an inexpensive and fun hobby that nearly anyone can do. The materials needed are readily accessible and cost very little money. Aside from the requisite thread, needle and the beads, there are also some other materials that the hobbyist can use in making beaded jewelry. Hobbyists can also experiment with various beading techniques to make interesting and unique creations.
  
  
• Opal Bracelet Jewelry
  An opal bracelet is a beautiful accessory and can be reasonably priced as well. Opal which ranges in color from a light blue to a dark blue, orange, red, and violet is a beautiful stone. The opal is a nice smooth stone which can make for great jewelry.
  
  
• Sign of the Times
  When you hear the word “beads,” do you immediately think of jewelry? Or do you think of Rosary beads or some other non-jewelry use of beads—beaded dresses, headbands, belts? Perhaps you think of a country and western outfit, a studded, head-to-toe piece of jewelry.
  
  
• Size Matters
  Picking out beads is one of the most enjoyable parts of making your own jewelry. There are so many color combinations, complementary beads, beautiful handcrafted beads and unique beads; it’s easy to get lost in the process of looking at beads.
  
  
• Storing Jewelry
  Do you have trouble trying to store jewellery without it getting all tangled, earrings separated from each other, tipping out your whole jewellery box just to find one piece of jewellery?? Well here are some tips for on storing your jewellery in a neat and decorative fashion.
  
  
• Turquoise
  Turquoise, derived from the French word for Turkish has been adored since before 4000 BC. A lot of the early European turquoise came from the Middle East in what today is known as the country of Turkey. That is where the stone’s name hails from. It is said to have healing properties, therefore beneficial to human wellness by keeping the blood pure and blood pressure low.
  
  
• Types of Beads
  Walking into a bead shop can be a wonderful experience - so many colors, shapes and designs. It's almost impossible not to get incredibly inspired, and it's just as hard to walk out without having spent more than you intended! But when you're confronted with so many beads, it can be helpful to have some idea of what the different types of beads are, and how they're used. That way you can choose the right sort for your project.
  
  
• Wholesale Jewelry Beads
  When purchasing wholesale jewelry beads, you must use care. You don’t want to end up with beads that aren’t worth anything to you! Selecting beads takes a lot of thought – we aren’t talking about plastic beads that children use to make jewelry. We are talking about quality beads used to make grown up jewelry!