Wednesday, 3. March 2010
There are numerous topics regarding the options of stringing textile for beadwork. Here follows an interesting report regarding the various stringing textiles and their use. One really significant lesson I acquired is that there’s no one, general (comprehensive) stringing textile. Here are the leading stringing textiles along with how and when to use each of them.
Silk has a marvellous “hand” (a delicate, flexible feeling). This thread comes in several sizings and colorings. It comes prepackaged upon spools, and “carded” with an attached needle. This is a standard stringing textile and forms attractive knots between pearls and beads. Only, silk is given to be comparatively delicate. It can stretch out, be cut off by rough beads, decompose once wet, and pearls threaded on silk ought to be re strung every a couple of years. It’s best to apply silk when stringing pearls and light, smooth-holed beads, only. A needle is essential.
Nylon string as well comes in numerous sizings and colorings. It comes prepackaged upon spools, upon bobbins, and “carded” with a needle attached. Nylon may be employed where-ever silk can and isn’t as delicate. This textile knots attractively and can be employed for pearl threading, in a few strung up jewelry, seed beading, loom weaving, for Peyote and additional special stitches, and coral beads. Read more... (527 words)
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Friday, 13. November 2009
Rainbow topaz, also known as mystic topaz, is a very elegant and trendy gemstone. It is a natural topaz that has been treated to display the desired rainbow effect. It is an inexpensive gemstone that makes for a unique piece of jewelry. Because of its unique multi-colored brilliance, it has become one of the most sought-after gems today.
Rainbow topaz is not a naturally occurring topaz, but is made from real topaz that is treated artificially with a thin film or coating to show the desired rainbow effect. This process is called vacuum deposition. Rainbow topaz is an enhanced treated colorless topaz with rainbow effect.
Typically, a thin layer of titanium or similar metal coating is applied to the stone’s pavilion, the underside angled portion that forms the bulk of the gem. This causes interference which results to various color effect of the rainbow. Natural refraction of the stone is altered by the coating, giving stunning rainbow colors. Rainbow topaz comes from pure topaz coated with ultra thin film similar to the ones used for camera films. Read more... (625 words)
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Tuesday, 20. October 2009
Titanium earrings are made of titanium, which is of the highest strength to weight ratio of any known element. It is a very good choice for people with sensitive skin because of its low irritation level. Titanium earrings are easy to clean jewelry that is lightweight and very comfortable to wear. Perfect for people who love the outdoors, titanium earrings are strong, hypoallergenic, resilient and flexible.
Titanium has many amazing properties that makes it excellent for use in jewelry. It is a lustrous silver-white or grey metallic element that is now used in making jewelry like titanium brooches and titanium earrings. Its popularity became the most dramatic in jewelry history.
Titanium is the only element that offers the unique combination of beauty, strength, light weight and bio compatibility, which make it a perfect material for making durable earrings. Also, it has the stylish rich grey tones of platinum but at a much more attractive price.
Reasons why titanium earrings are an excellent choice.
1. Titanium earrings are high corrosion resistant.
Titanium is inert and, therefore, completely corrosion resistant particularly against oxygen and so it does not tarnish easily. Titanium does not react to salt water, sunlight or any body chemistry. It exhibits exceptional resistance to a broad range of corrosive gases. Read more... (711 words)
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Saturday, 10. October 2009
by Fred Gagnon
Men’s diamond rings are a perfect way of expressing a woman’s eternal love to her man. The most lasting and durable symbol of commitment, men’s diamond rings are popular gifts for weddings and engagements. Adding luster and shine to life, diamonds bring joy and delight to people. Diamonds truly last a lifetime.
Available in the market now are numerous styles of men’s diamond rings. Jewelers are now making men’s diamond rings that are now no longer restricted as wedding bands only. Gold is the most popular material for men’s rings. Before, men’s rings were just plain gold bands.
Diamond rings have been the symbol of man’s everlasting love to a woman. Women can now reciprocate the expression of their eternal love to a man through men’s diamond rings. Men’s diamond rings show the style and trend of the modern times when diamonds are no longer exclusive to women.
Men’s diamond rings are usually available as men’s wedding rings to complement their wife’s flashy wedding rings. Other types of men’s diamond rings, aside from wedding rings, are also available. Even engagement rings are now being made for men to wear. Read more... (834 words)
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