I thought I’d share this handy little chart that I printed out, laminated and keep next to my computer. It’s a size chart for cabochons but I use it when I’m…
I heart tools
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If you’re working with metal there are a few tools that come in handy. Frequently I need a hole in a piece of metal, whether it’s a bezel I’m going to…
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One of my most used tools are these wire wrapping mandrels. I don’t have to worry about making inconsistent sized loops when I use these. They come in two sizes, one…
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I am a sucker for a new tool and this looks really neat to me. I don’t do a lot with seed beads but if I did I could see this…
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Wanna be twisted like your friends?Try the Twisted Tornado Crimp from Via Murano.It is the most attractive crimp I have come across.You can get a package of 50 crimps for a…
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I like things that make sense. This little workstation really struck a cord with me, it just made sense. It was probably the simple dowel rod to hang your pliers. I…
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I love items that have many purposes. This tin can be used to store, travel, work and even display your beading projects.An 8″ x 10″ tin that is 1 1/8″ deep.…
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I found this poster that would be helpful for beaders and some of our readers.Designed by Rosanne at Beaded Phoenix. From Roseanne’s website:“I designed the BEAD & STRING REFERENCE CHART &…
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Those little tiny beads won’t go anywhere withTacky BOB (Box fOr Beads) hanging around!These little cases (about the size of a CD case) are lined with acid-free tack.Pour your beads in…
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After scoring big at the flea market, a jewelry designer may need to take apart those vintage watches further to mine them for all of those wonderful gears. But if you’re…