Archive for the 'Findings' Category

Working with bronze…

A while ago I found some nice cast bronze clasps and beads. Solid bronze is a great color…not silver, not gold, not copper…it’s a combination of the three and I really like it! After I found those, I ordered myself some solid bronze wire, then set it all aside. Well, over the past day I’ve [...]

Wire for the not so wire inclined…

Someone asked me a question today that reminded me…I need to write an article about wire. So, here goes! When it comes to wire, things can get really confusing. There are things that make no sense unless you know what all those crazy words mean, so, I’ll start with a glossary. How’s that? Gauge – [...]

A warning from Goddessjoy…

Lead paint on toys, sucks. But, you should also know about the lead hazards in jewelry as well. Yes, lead in jewelry. It’s out there, and it’s dangerous. Recalls have focused on small junk jewelry sold in vending machines, and some that were included as freebies with other products. Be aware, those aren’t the only [...]

New Page

New page up there…metal beads. Check it out, let me know. Blessings. Peace. Joy