How to choose the best bead size for your jewelry project?
Bead sizes play a vital role in jewelry making. The arena of beads is vast and with that comes several problems such as not being able to choose the right bead size or the right material for your DIY project. Knowing the optimum bead size w...
How to protect and preserve your beads?
Beads have been a part of all cultures since time immemorial. In certain instances, in history, they were used for trade and commerce. They have a long and distinguished history, stretching back to 10,000 BC in Africa. Over the years, advan...
How to make DIY jewelry with round beads?
The basic component of any jewelry is a bead. The origin of beads can be traced back to 100O years ago when a pair of beads were made from snail shells. They were also used as means of trade and currency and are now an essential part of sel...
A basic guide to sewing thread and embroidery threads
Sewing thread and embroidery threads are two of the most popular choices for sewing. They might seem similar because of certain features such as material types and looks but they aren't. These unique thread types have separate purposes. A r...
How to get started with crystal beads for jewelry making?
Crystal beads are a great way to accentuate any outfit. Jewelry made from these beautiful beads are always considered sophisticated and classy. They are known for their timeless look, shine and high light reflective attributes. Like Crescen...
How to Prepare an Embroidery Kit?
Embroidery is a very artistic way to express one’s true creativity. It is a very broad term. It encompasses the use of several techniques, forms, and fabric types. One of the major problems that beginners face is the preparation of an embro...