Thursday, August 26, 2010. Straighten 52 inches of 18 gauge round wire by putting one in the vise, securing the other in draw tongs or parallel jaw pliers, and pulling on the wire. Cut 2- ten inch pieces off 20 gauge for the knot. The gauge and length should be adjusted if using thinner wire for the bracelet or making bigger knots.

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Saturday, July 19, 2008. Of course, Akoya Pearls are mostly round in shape. And needless to say, Freshwater pearls are rarely round shaped. The Akoya is nucleated with a round bead made from a freshwater mussel shell that is made round to begin with. The Freshwater mussel is nucleated with a piece of soft tissue, usually just a flat piece, or many flat pieces. The freshwater pearl earring is solid nacre. Cultured pearl necklace, pearl beads wholesale.

Creating items from fused glass, metal clay, beads, resin or weaving chain maille plays a special part in the lives of many people. Craft making is a great way to express your creativity and imagination and as a bonus become part of a very friendly community of artists. Crafting items for yourself or as gifts for family and friends, or starting your own craft business, you will find endless enjoyment from designing and creating your pieces of original art.