How To Determine Your Ring Size at Home To calculate your ring size: Wrap a piece of string around the base of your finger. Mark the overlap point, and measure the length from start to overlap. Select the appropriate ring size based on the length calculated. Ring Size (USA) Measured Length – Inches Measured Length [...]
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Not sure that wonderful bangle will fit? There is an easy way to know for sure. Put your thumb and pinky finger together, Take a soft tape measure, and measure around your hand. if you don’t have a soft tape measure, you can use a piece of string. Just measure the string. Measure the place [...]
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In this guide we cover the following topics •How to attach split rings using split ring pliers or split ring tweezers •Are pliers better than tweezers? •How to choose the right size split ring for your bracelet or chain How to attach split rings using split ring pliers or tweezers Using split rings to securely [...]
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Many old bead necklaces have problems. Stringing materials deteriorate, break or warp. Clasps break or acquire verdigris (that icky greenish crud on metal). Or the strands might be too short. Many of the necklaces from the 1930s and 1940s are only 14″ long with the extender, and that’s too for many people. If your bead [...]
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This guide will help you purchase the correct size Native American Indian or other Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet and to use the traditional method to fit it to your own wrist. First, buy your bracelet in a size that is close to your wrist size so that the adjustment you need to make is small. [...]
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Like all jewelry, your wire wrapped jewelry needs to be properly cared for and cleaned. Properly cleaning & caring for your jewelry can make a world of difference in maintaining its beauty and keeping it sparkling for generations. If you are not sure about cleaning your particular piece of jewelry try a polishing cloth on [...]
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•Avoid scenarios that can crush or catch delicate or filigreed wire wrapped jewelry (beware of open weave sweaters and reaching into the washing machine with certain filigree designs). •Do not throw jewelry into a drawer or pile with other jewelry or things that can damage it. •Avoid storing in direct sunlight, excessive heat, cold, or [...]
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I decided to take the time to write a short guide on how to use the Polymer Clay molds. This will help New users learn how to use the Clay Push molds and hopefully some tips for the experianced users. 1.What are Push Molds? Castings made with Polymer clay of many diffrent detailed impressions,that can [...]
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Approximate number of beads of various lengths: round beads are available in many sizes and are measured according to the beads diameter in millimeters (mm). Beads are usually pre-strung and typical length of the strand will be approximately 16″. The average 16″ strand will contain the following number of beads: •4mm= approx. 100 beads •5mm= [...]
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This is a simple guide to test precious metals with testing acids. You will need the acids, test stone to rub the metal onto and cloth or napkins. Please note that the acid will stain your skin or worse, so be careful not to spill any on yourself and don’t even think of getting any [...]
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