REFERENCE LIBRARY
JEWELRY & CRAFTS DIY REFERENCE
This Jewelry & Crafts DIY Reference section is set up with the intention of having a central collection of tutorials, techniques, and/or information that is referenced in more than one item of creation. This makes it easier for me to refer you here rather than having to write out the same technique over and over.Beading
- Ball: How to make Square Ball with RAW Stitch
- Bead Bezel: Number of Seed Beads Needed to Start Bead Bezel around Swarovski Rivoli
- Bead Bezel: RAW Bead Bezel - how to
- Bead Cap: How to make beaded bead cap in Brick Stitch
- Chart: Miyuki Size and Shape of Seed Beads (from Miyuki)
- Chart: Preciosa Size of Seed Beads (from Preciosa - .pdf)
- Hoola Hoop: hoola hoop with circular Peyote Stitch
- Square: Square (solid; double layer) - how to with RAW stitch
- St Petersburg Stitch: how to weave St Petersburg Stitch
- Stitch: Ladder Stitch; How To
Chainmaille / Chain Mail
- Aspect Ratio (AR): What is AR and how to calculate it?
Crochet & Beaded Crochet
- Beaded Crochet: How to make Beaded Crochet Pieces (necklace)
- Beaded Crochet: Notes and Tips on Bead Crochet
- Beaded Crochet Earrings: How to Make Beaded Crochet Earrings with Twirly Strands
- Crochet Cord: How to Crochet Cord (Double Sided Crochet Cord)
- Crochet Hook Size: Rule of Thumb to Determine Correct Crochet Hook Size
- Crochet Stitches: Basic Crochet Stitches (Japanese illustrated)
- Finger Crochet: How to Finger Crochet Cord
Dyes, Metal Coatings, Inks, and Colorants
- General: Patina, Alcool Inks, Dye Oxides, Vintaj Ranger, Swellegant
- Gilders Paste: Notes on Gilders Paste
- Ranger: Notes on Ranger Patina, Inks, Mixatives
- Swellegant: Notes on Swellegant
Other
- Colour Carousel: Swarovski Color Carousel
- Cross/Crucifix: How to Make Handmade Crosses/Crucifixes
Stitches - Embroidery
- Edge Stitches - like blanket stitch (pictures)
- Glossary of Embroidery Stitches (by www.millennia-designs.com)
Excellent list with clear pics & instructions
Swarovski How Tos
Other how-to information for Swarovski Elements can be found at: Swarovski How-To Applications and Instructions from Jewelry Making Beads Library.Swarovski Info
- Stone Sizes: Swarovski PP/SS sizes in mm & inches (from jewelrymaking-bead-library.com)
Useful Information
- Necklace Lengths (from www.jewerlymaking-beads-library.com) - common lengths and their names
- Stone Settings - the different types of stone settings (from www.swissgemlab.com)
Wirework
- Earwires: Different Shapes and Tutorials on how to make earwires
- How to Viking Weave and Net a Cab - excellent video by Camille Sharon on YouTube.
- Wire Net Bezel - how to
