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2011年2月16日星期三

What is earwire?

One type of finding used for earrings is an earwire.  As the name implies, an earwire is for the ear and is made of wire.  An earwire normally goes through an ear where it is pierced, although there are large earwires or earcuffs that fit around different parts of the ear.  The area where a dangle or wire wrap is hung is often called a "loop".
Earwires are also known as "french wires", "earring hooks" or just "hooks".
Earwires are produced in precious and base metals.  The materials most often used by the DIY jewelry community will include:
  • Gold-Filled
  • Sterling Silver
  • Silver Plate
  • Gold Plate
  • Antique Brass Plate
  • Bright Copper Plate
  • Antique Copper Plate
  • Gunmetal Plate (Hematite/Hematine)
  • Black Oxide Plate (Matte Black)
The plated earwires are most often made over brass or surgical steel.  People with nickel allergies will want to avoid many gunmetal plates, which are defined as "black nickel".  U.S. and European-standard sterling silver will be nickel free.  Many people look for earwires which are both nickel free and lead free.

2011年2月14日星期一

Introduce you glass beads for jewelry making

Glass beads are beautiful, colorful and versatile choices for all kinds of jewelry projects. You can make any type of jewelry with glass beads, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings and etc, even from a simple strand necklace to an intricately beaded work of art. They are versatile and quite popular among women of all ages. Many women use those beads to make their own jewelry while others prefer to buy their glass jewelry already made.
Glass beads come in various sizes, shapes, colors and designs, and can be classified as Lampwork Beads, Dichroic Glass beads, Millefiori Glass Beads, Czech Glass Beads, and so on.
Lampwork is a method of crafting glass beads and other items using a small hand torch and canes of glass. Real lampwork beads are always handmade, although there are many factory produced lampwork imitations.
Different style beads can create different beauty and personalities. Jewelries made by glass beads can be worn with any type of clothing imaginable. It looks great with casual clothing such as jeans and tee shirts. For younger women, they enjoy wearing choker type necklaces with bright colors and interesting designs, but older women prefer to wear various style earrings and even bracelets. Glass beads jewelry can also let you look elegantly with that little evening dress for an evening party or other special occasion. No matter which age group you belong to and which style you like, there is a suitable one for you.