Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
It's been a long time I haven't updated my blog because I was sick for 3 weeks and at the same time the Internet around Asia was down.
I've made several items this past few weeks. First is a cross pendant,then a puffy heart and rosarios (these are order from my auntie). Hope I can post the pictures next week.
Another news is for Indonesian people, there is a competition called "Lomba Merangkai Manik Cantik". The prize is Rp 250,000.- plus the design will be included in newest book of Mia Gofar.More information can be found at http://lomba.manik-cantik.com
Too bad I can't join because my age is not old enough to compete >.<
For American, there is a competition (more exactly is a grant) from Halstead Bead,Inc.The grant is US$5000 so it should be enough to develop jewelry shop.In this competition, participants should present a business plan strategy and also extraordinary jewelry design.
Complete application details can be found at http://www.halsteadbead.com/Grant/
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Japanese website
Japanese beading website
You may need babelfish to translate the website
Bumble BEEs
Beadsmania
BeadsFactory
You may need babelfish to translate the website
Bumble BEEs
Beadsmania
BeadsFactory
Rosary
Rosary
The Rosary is an important and traditional devotion of the Catholic Church consisting of a set of prayer beads and a system of set prayers. The Rosary combines vocal prayer and meditation centered around sequences of reciting the Lord's Prayer followed by ten recitations of the "Hail Mary" prayer; and one recitation of "Glory Be to the Father" one such sequence is known as a decade. A complete Rosary involves the completion of fifteen or twenty decades, as well as other prefatory and final prayers.
A set of Rosary beads contains 50 beads in groups of ten (a decade), with an additional large bead before each decade. Some have been known to have one hundred or one hundred and fifty. These numbers were chosen to match the number of psalms, or a third or two-thirds of them. Although counting the prayers on a string of beads is customary, the prayers of the Rosary do not actually require a set of beads, but can be said using any type of counting device, by counting on one's fingers, or by counting by oneself without any device at all.
The beads can be made from a wide variety of materials, including wood, bone, glass, crushed flowers, semi-precious stones such as agate, jet, amber, or jasper, or precious materials including coral, rock crystal, gilded silver and gold.Modern beads are most often glass, resin (plastic) or wood. Early rosaries were strung on strong thread, often silk, but modern ones are more often made as a series of chain-linked beads.
A rosary (Dominican) consist of :
- A Cross or Crucifix
- 53 smaller beads for Hail Mary
- 6 larger beads for Our Father
- 1 Rosary Center (piece with 3 holes)
Sacred Heart has image of Jesus; Miraculous Heart has image of Mary
A rosary bracelet is a one-decade rosary worn around the wrist. Rosary bracelets are most often made with chain, but some are also made with cord, elastic, twine, flexwire or even memory wire. A rosary bracelet has a small crucifix and a small medal -- usually a Miraculous Medal (just as with most rosaries). There are ten Hail Mary beads and one Our Father bead. Most are about 7 1/2 inches in length, but they can be adjusted by adding or removing chain.
Different clasps are used depending on the findings used to make the bracelet. Chain rosary bracelets usually have common c-spring, lobster or fish hook clasps. The same clasps can be used for cord, twine and flexwire rosary bracelets. No clasp is necessary for elastic or memory wire bracelets; these are noteworthy for being easy to wear and remove. Another, interesting clasp is a magnetic clasp. It is quite strong. If the bracelet get pulled hard, the magnetic clasp usually pulls apart harmlessly when any other clasp would have broken (or caused a breakage at some other point on the rosary bracelet).
1 Decade rosary bracelet consist of :
- 10 Hail Mary beads
- 1 Our Father beads
- 1 small Crucifix or Cross
A rosary ring is a ring worn around the finger with 10 indentations and a cross on the surface, representing one decade of a rosary. This is often worn as jewelry, and used through the day. Some ring Rosaries use a small bearing on the inside of the ring to permit easy turning.
A rosary necklace is a 5-Decade Dominican rosary -- usually a chain one -- with a clasp added making it more convenient to wear around the neck. The clasp is added near the center or in the third decade (the back of the neck). Larger rosaries do not require a clasp as long as they can fit over one's head, but most common rosaries are too small to fit over the head and so a clasp is needed.
5 Decade Dominican rosary consist of:
- 153 Hail Mary beads
- 16 Our Father beads
- 1 Rosary Center
- 1 Crucifix or Cross
The Rosary is an important and traditional devotion of the Catholic Church consisting of a set of prayer beads and a system of set prayers. The Rosary combines vocal prayer and meditation centered around sequences of reciting the Lord's Prayer followed by ten recitations of the "Hail Mary" prayer; and one recitation of "Glory Be to the Father" one such sequence is known as a decade. A complete Rosary involves the completion of fifteen or twenty decades, as well as other prefatory and final prayers.
A set of Rosary beads contains 50 beads in groups of ten (a decade), with an additional large bead before each decade. Some have been known to have one hundred or one hundred and fifty. These numbers were chosen to match the number of psalms, or a third or two-thirds of them. Although counting the prayers on a string of beads is customary, the prayers of the Rosary do not actually require a set of beads, but can be said using any type of counting device, by counting on one's fingers, or by counting by oneself without any device at all.
The beads can be made from a wide variety of materials, including wood, bone, glass, crushed flowers, semi-precious stones such as agate, jet, amber, or jasper, or precious materials including coral, rock crystal, gilded silver and gold.Modern beads are most often glass, resin (plastic) or wood. Early rosaries were strung on strong thread, often silk, but modern ones are more often made as a series of chain-linked beads.
A rosary (Dominican) consist of :
- A Cross or Crucifix
- 53 smaller beads for Hail Mary
- 6 larger beads for Our Father
- 1 Rosary Center (piece with 3 holes)
Sacred Heart has image of Jesus; Miraculous Heart has image of Mary
A rosary bracelet is a one-decade rosary worn around the wrist. Rosary bracelets are most often made with chain, but some are also made with cord, elastic, twine, flexwire or even memory wire. A rosary bracelet has a small crucifix and a small medal -- usually a Miraculous Medal (just as with most rosaries). There are ten Hail Mary beads and one Our Father bead. Most are about 7 1/2 inches in length, but they can be adjusted by adding or removing chain.
Different clasps are used depending on the findings used to make the bracelet. Chain rosary bracelets usually have common c-spring, lobster or fish hook clasps. The same clasps can be used for cord, twine and flexwire rosary bracelets. No clasp is necessary for elastic or memory wire bracelets; these are noteworthy for being easy to wear and remove. Another, interesting clasp is a magnetic clasp. It is quite strong. If the bracelet get pulled hard, the magnetic clasp usually pulls apart harmlessly when any other clasp would have broken (or caused a breakage at some other point on the rosary bracelet).
1 Decade rosary bracelet consist of :
- 10 Hail Mary beads
- 1 Our Father beads
- 1 small Crucifix or Cross
A rosary ring is a ring worn around the finger with 10 indentations and a cross on the surface, representing one decade of a rosary. This is often worn as jewelry, and used through the day. Some ring Rosaries use a small bearing on the inside of the ring to permit easy turning.
A rosary necklace is a 5-Decade Dominican rosary -- usually a chain one -- with a clasp added making it more convenient to wear around the neck. The clasp is added near the center or in the third decade (the back of the neck). Larger rosaries do not require a clasp as long as they can fit over one's head, but most common rosaries are too small to fit over the head and so a clasp is needed.
5 Decade Dominican rosary consist of:
- 153 Hail Mary beads
- 16 Our Father beads
- 1 Rosary Center
- 1 Crucifix or Cross
Friday, December 08, 2006
yay next week to Singapore
Yay next week I'm going to Singapore to meet my bf and attend his sis's wedding.
I've already planned to go to several bead stores in Singapore. Hopefully, shops that I'll go carry items that I want.
So yeah, I'm so happy !
I've already planned to go to several bead stores in Singapore. Hopefully, shops that I'll go carry items that I want.
So yeah, I'm so happy !
Tips how to ensure you are getting the real stuff
Here are some tips that can help you determine which crystals are genuine:
1. Swarovski® crystals are generally not strung when offered for sale.
2. Look for the original Swarovski® packaging. Dependant on size, the bulk packages will range from 10 gross to 1/2 gross, in well-branded, sealed envelopes. The newest Swarovski® bulk packaging is sealed with an authenticated silver toned hologram saying "CRYSTALIZED."
3. Swarovski® crystals are perfectly uniform. Since they are machine cut, each crystal is the same. This means that the height, width and slope are consistent. A hand polished imitator bead will not have as uniform a cut. You may also notice different dimensions from bead to bead.
4. Swarovski® uses machinery that precisely cuts each crystal. According to Swarovski®, "cutting hard materials such as crystal and gems, in such a way that they have a hundred identical facets in several directions, is a very complicated task; each direction of the reflected light must first be calculated by computer, then this has to be simulated in 3D, optimized and finally converted into control programs for complex machinery." This is just part of the technology that gives Swarovski® crystals their unbelievable flash.
5. The precision cutting of Swarovski® machinery allows each crystal to have its facet juncture "pointing up". This means the facet junctures all meet at precisely the same point. This is a similar aspect of diamond faceting. See the illustration above.
6. AB finish Swarovski® crystals have a uniform surface luster. There are no swirling marks from the vacuum process that produces the AB finish, and generally there are no scratches. The "imitations" often have scratches, swirl marks ("oily" looking surface). Some of these imperfections, in the "imposters", have to do with the lower quality of the finish. See the illustration above.
7. When you look inside the crystal, you will see no bubbles. If you see any bubbles, you know immediately that it is a fake.
8. Because of its special glass compounds, Swarovski® crystal will out-sparkle a bead of lesser quality when placed in a side-by-side comparison.
-quoting from FMG-
1. Swarovski® crystals are generally not strung when offered for sale.
2. Look for the original Swarovski® packaging. Dependant on size, the bulk packages will range from 10 gross to 1/2 gross, in well-branded, sealed envelopes. The newest Swarovski® bulk packaging is sealed with an authenticated silver toned hologram saying "CRYSTALIZED."
3. Swarovski® crystals are perfectly uniform. Since they are machine cut, each crystal is the same. This means that the height, width and slope are consistent. A hand polished imitator bead will not have as uniform a cut. You may also notice different dimensions from bead to bead.
4. Swarovski® uses machinery that precisely cuts each crystal. According to Swarovski®, "cutting hard materials such as crystal and gems, in such a way that they have a hundred identical facets in several directions, is a very complicated task; each direction of the reflected light must first be calculated by computer, then this has to be simulated in 3D, optimized and finally converted into control programs for complex machinery." This is just part of the technology that gives Swarovski® crystals their unbelievable flash.
5. The precision cutting of Swarovski® machinery allows each crystal to have its facet juncture "pointing up". This means the facet junctures all meet at precisely the same point. This is a similar aspect of diamond faceting. See the illustration above.
6. AB finish Swarovski® crystals have a uniform surface luster. There are no swirling marks from the vacuum process that produces the AB finish, and generally there are no scratches. The "imitations" often have scratches, swirl marks ("oily" looking surface). Some of these imperfections, in the "imposters", have to do with the lower quality of the finish. See the illustration above.
7. When you look inside the crystal, you will see no bubbles. If you see any bubbles, you know immediately that it is a fake.
8. Because of its special glass compounds, Swarovski® crystal will out-sparkle a bead of lesser quality when placed in a side-by-side comparison.
-quoting from FMG-
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Caring your Swarovski Crystal Jewelry
Taking care of your Swarovski Crystal Jewelry
For Swarovski Crystal Beads :
*Wash Swarovski crystal by hand in lukewarm water and add a few drops of a mild dish detergent.Then rinse under running water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid spotting. Or dry it in the air.
*Don't use any abrasive or corrosive detergents and glass or window-cleaning fluids because they can cause streaking.
*For handling the crystals, it's advisable to use hand gloves to avoid finger printing.
For Swarovski Crystal Pearls :
*Store your pearl jewellery in its soft pouch or gift box separate from other jewelry to avoid scratches.
*An occasional buffing with a soft cloth will help maintain its original lustrous finish.
*Use your jewelry after using perfume or hair spray.
*Don't forget to remove all jewelry before taking a bath in a swimming pool.
*Sensitive resistant of : perspiration, sunrays,scratches, perfumes and washing
For Swarovski Crystal Beads :
*Wash Swarovski crystal by hand in lukewarm water and add a few drops of a mild dish detergent.Then rinse under running water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid spotting. Or dry it in the air.
*Don't use any abrasive or corrosive detergents and glass or window-cleaning fluids because they can cause streaking.
*For handling the crystals, it's advisable to use hand gloves to avoid finger printing.
For Swarovski Crystal Pearls :
*Store your pearl jewellery in its soft pouch or gift box separate from other jewelry to avoid scratches.
*An occasional buffing with a soft cloth will help maintain its original lustrous finish.
*Use your jewelry after using perfume or hair spray.
*Don't forget to remove all jewelry before taking a bath in a swimming pool.
*Sensitive resistant of : perspiration, sunrays,scratches, perfumes and washing
beadstore in Indonesia
Bead Store in Indonesia
- Dunia Monte
Address: Jl. Manyar Jaya V/ C - 28 Surabaya
Phone number : +62 - 31 - 5937636 , 5994357
Open Hour : 8 am - 5 pm
Class : Jewelry beading
- LiXia
Address: Malang Town Square #02 Malang
Phone number :
Open Hour : 11 am - 8 pm ( Tuesday close)
Class : Jewelry beading
- LieChen
Address: Ruko Kawi Malang
Phone number :
Open Hour : 10 am - 5 pm
Class: Jewelry beading
- Hompila
Address : Jl. Kyai Tamin
Phone number :
Open Hour:
Class : -
- Imperial Crystal
Address : Jl. Otto Iskandardinata 182 Bandung 11041 Jawa Barat
Phone number : +62818810558
Open Hour :
Class :
Specialty : Wholesaler of Swarovski Crystal Components
- BLING
Address : Sunter Raya Jakarta 10650
Phone number : +62-21-4249963
Open Hour : unknown
Class : unknown
Specialty : Selling Swarovski components, Preciosa and MGB Crystals
- Kreasi Bali
Address : Jl. Wiguna Tengah XVI / 3 Surabaya 60294, Jawa Timur
Phone number :+62-31-60108935
Email:sales@kreasibali.com
Open Hour : unknown
Class : unknown
Website : http://www.kreasibali.com
Payment accepted : PayPal,Credit Cards through PayPal,T/T,Wire Transfer,Western Union
Specialty : Maker of Handmade Glass Beads / Lampwork Beads, Resin Beads, Bone Beads, Wooden Beads and Recycled Glass Beads.Stained Glass, Engraved Glass, Etched Glass and Beveled Glass for door and window panel.
more to come ...
- Dunia Monte
Address: Jl. Manyar Jaya V/ C - 28 Surabaya
Phone number : +62 - 31 - 5937636 , 5994357
Open Hour : 8 am - 5 pm
Class : Jewelry beading
- LiXia
Address: Malang Town Square #02 Malang
Phone number :
Open Hour : 11 am - 8 pm ( Tuesday close)
Class : Jewelry beading
- LieChen
Address: Ruko Kawi Malang
Phone number :
Open Hour : 10 am - 5 pm
Class: Jewelry beading
- Hompila
Address : Jl. Kyai Tamin
Phone number :
Open Hour:
Class : -
- Imperial Crystal
Address : Jl. Otto Iskandardinata 182 Bandung 11041 Jawa Barat
Phone number : +62818810558
Open Hour :
Class :
Specialty : Wholesaler of Swarovski Crystal Components
- BLING
Address : Sunter Raya Jakarta 10650
Phone number : +62-21-4249963
Open Hour : unknown
Class : unknown
Specialty : Selling Swarovski components, Preciosa and MGB Crystals
- Kreasi Bali
Address : Jl. Wiguna Tengah XVI / 3 Surabaya 60294, Jawa Timur
Phone number :+62-31-60108935
Email:sales@kreasibali.com
Open Hour : unknown
Class : unknown
Website : http://www.kreasibali.com
Payment accepted : PayPal,Credit Cards through PayPal,T/T,Wire Transfer,Western Union
Specialty : Maker of Handmade Glass Beads / Lampwork Beads, Resin Beads, Bone Beads, Wooden Beads and Recycled Glass Beads.Stained Glass, Engraved Glass, Etched Glass and Beveled Glass for door and window panel.
more to come ...
Pliers
Types of Pliers
There are a lot of types of pliers that usually we use for Jewelry making. Choose pliers that nicely fit to your fingers and doesn't hurt when you use it because we will use these tools in long term.
1. Flat nose Pliers : For bending wire and hold the wire steadily. ( a must have)
2. Round nose Pliers: For making loop and curves (a must have)
3. Wire cutter Pliers : For cutting wire (a must have)
4. Chain nose Pliers : For gripping,bending and manipulating wire.
5. Crimping Pliers: To make appealing round beads when crimping a crimp bead
6. Split ring Pliers : To open a split ring
7. Nylon Jaw : To help prevent scraped and dented wires and straightening the wires
8. Rosary : Usually to make a rosary styled necklace / bracelet. Combining of round nose pliers and side cutters. Used for making loops and curves
There are a lot of types of pliers that usually we use for Jewelry making. Choose pliers that nicely fit to your fingers and doesn't hurt when you use it because we will use these tools in long term.
1. Flat nose Pliers : For bending wire and hold the wire steadily. ( a must have)
2. Round nose Pliers: For making loop and curves (a must have)
3. Wire cutter Pliers : For cutting wire (a must have)
4. Chain nose Pliers : For gripping,bending and manipulating wire.
5. Crimping Pliers: To make appealing round beads when crimping a crimp bead
6. Split ring Pliers : To open a split ring
7. Nylon Jaw : To help prevent scraped and dented wires and straightening the wires
8. Rosary : Usually to make a rosary styled necklace / bracelet. Combining of round nose pliers and side cutters. Used for making loops and curves
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Beadstore in Singapore
Beadstore in Singapore:
- Beads etc
Address: 260 Orchard Road The Heeren Shops B1 -03/04/05 Singapore 238855
Phone number : +65-67346136
Email:beadsetc@singnet.com.sg
Open Hours:Mon - Sat: 11am - 9:30pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Class available : Jewelry beading
Website :-
- Rent Ting Trading
Address: 149 Rochor Road #03-07/08/09 Fu Lu Shou Complex 188425 Singapore
Phone number :+65-63347273
Email: renting@pasific.net.sg
Open Hours : Mon - Sat : 10 am - 7 pm; Sun,Public Holiday : 11 am - 7 pm
Class available : unknown
Website : http:// www.crystalbeads.com
Specialty: Dealer of Swarovski crystals
- N Craft Room
Address: 131E Tangling Road Tudor Court Gallery Singapore 247924
Phone number :+65-67379045
Email:enquiries@ncraftroom.com
Open Hours :Mon - Sat: 10:30 am - 2 pm ; Sun & Public Holiday : Closed
Class available : Jewelry beading, Silver Jewelry,Peyote Stitch.
Website : http:// www.ncraftroom.com
- Koi Ming
Address: 50 South Bridge Road #01-00 CMO Building
Phone number :+65-65330096
Email : enquiry@koiming.com
Open Hours : Mon - Fri : 9 am - 6.30 pm ; Sat : 9 am - 6 pm ; Sun & Public Holiday : closed
Class available : Jewelry beading
Website : http://www.koiming.com
- Beadsworkshop
Address: 42A Pagoda Street
Phone number :+65-63233875
Email : enquiry@beadsworkshop.com.sg
Open Hours : Mon - Sun : 11.30 am - 9 pm
Class available : Jewelry beading, Wire wrapping
Website : http://www.beadsworkshop.com.sg
- BeadHub
Address: 91 Bencoolen Street #01-17 -01 Sunshine Plaza
Phone number :+65-62215253
Open Hours : Mon, Tues, Thurs : 11.30 am - 8.30 pm; Fri - Sat : 11.30 am - 6.30 pm; Wed & Public Holiday : Closed
Class available : Jewelry beading, Silver jewelry. Diploma available
Website : http://www.beadhub.com
- Lai Guan Beads
Address: 101 Upper Cross Street #01-43 People's Park Centre
Phone number :+65-65367838
Email : laiguan@singnet.com.sg
Open Hours : Mon - Sat : 11 am - 9 pm; Sat & Public Holiday : 11 am - 6 pm
Class available : unknown
Website : -
- Mix and Match
Address: 101 Upper Cross Street #02-69 People's Park Centre
101 Upper Cross Street #01-04A People's Park Centre
Phone number :+65-65320181
Email : sales@mix-match.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sat : 11.30 am - 8.30 pm; Sat & Public Holiday : 1 pm - 6 pm
Class available : unknown
Website : -
Specialty: Swarovski crystals,gemstones,fresh water pearls,czech glass beads,japan seed beads and delicas,findings,books,tools,925 silver beads and findings.
- Golden Dragon
Address: 101 Upper Cross Street #02-51 People's Park Complex
Phone number : +65-65358454
Open Hours : unknown
Class available : unknown
Website : -
- Hearten Beads House
Address: 101 Upper Cross Street #B1-72 People's Park Complex
Phone number :+65-62263440
Email : hearten@vip.ntti.net.sg
Open Hours : Mom - Sat : 11 am - 8 pm ; Sun : closed ; Public Holiday : 12 pm - 6 pm
Class available : Jewelry beading
Website : -
- Precious Things
Address: #04-07 Centerpoint
Phone number :+65-67344390,67357030
Email: preciousthings88@hotmail.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sun: 10 am - 9 pm
Class available : Jewelry beading
Website :http://www.preciousthings.com.sg
- Tye Kheng Ltd
Address: 49 South Bridge Road
Phone number :
Open Hours :
Class available :
Website :
- Beads@work
Address: Holland Village 17B Lorong Liput
Phone number : +65-64652878
Email: beads@exotic-zone.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sun: 11 am - 7 pm ; Thursday closed
Class available : unknown
Website : -
Specialty: mostly lampwork glasses,gemstones,tools,findings,books,gold and silver parts
- Lai Nguang Jewellery
Address: 36 South Bridge Road
Phone number :
Open Hours : Mon - Fri : 9 am - 5 pm, Sat and Public Holiday : 9 am - 3 pm
Class available : unknown
Website : -
- Quaint Secrete
Address: 53 Haji Lane Singapore 189246
Phone number :+65-62979792
Email : info@quaintsecrets.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sunday : 1 pm - 10 pm
Class available : -
Website : http://www.quaintsecrets.com (in progress)
- Honey and Clover
Address :Blk 32 New Market Road #03-1116 Singapore 050032
Phone number : +65-65335245
Email : mail@honeynclover.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sat: 12 pm - 8:30pm ; Sun : 12 pm - 6 pm
Classes available: Stringing, weaving, wire wrapping
Website : www.honeynclover.com
Specialty : Dealer of Swarovski crystals
- Shinobeads
Address :101 Upper Cross Road #02-56A People's Park Centre Singapore 058357
Phone number : -
Email : sales@shinobeads.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sunday : 11 am - 8.30 pm
Classes available : unknown
Website : www.shinobeads.com
Specialty : glass beads and other beads
- Clay Doodle
Address : 450 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 Entertainment Centre ( Eng Wah Cinema beside HDB Hub) #01-09
Phone number :+65-62535543
Email:raymond@claydoodle.com.sg
Open Hours :
Classes available : Polymer Clay
Website : www.claydoodle.com.sg
Specialty : Wholesaler & retailer of Swarovski Crystals(bicones, rounds, cube etc) , Beads, Findings, DIY Jewelry, Magazines and Polymer Clay Products (Sculpey, Premo and Fimo)
-BeadsPassion
Address : 14 Scotts Road #01-20 Far East Plaza Singapore 228213
Phone number: +65-63419224
Email: -
Opening Hours: Unknown
Classes available: -
Website : -
- Kin Lee
Address : 109 Arab Street Singapore 199805
Phone number : +65-62911411
Email: kinlee@pacific.net.sg
Opening Hours: Unknown
Classes available: Unknown
Website : -
-C Rashiwala Bros.
Address : 100 Arab Street Singapore 199796
Phone: +65-62933385
Email: CLL95@singnet.com.sg
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 9:00am - 6.30pm ; Sun & Public Holiday : Closed
Classes available: -
Website : -
Specialty : Selling Swarovski crystals in packages 24 pieces, 1 gross or 10 gross
- Beads etc
Address: 260 Orchard Road The Heeren Shops B1 -03/04/05 Singapore 238855
Phone number : +65-67346136
Email:beadsetc@singnet.com.sg
Open Hours:Mon - Sat: 11am - 9:30pm; Sun: 11:30am - 9:30pm
Class available : Jewelry beading
Website :-
- Rent Ting Trading
Address: 149 Rochor Road #03-07/08/09 Fu Lu Shou Complex 188425 Singapore
Phone number :+65-63347273
Email: renting@pasific.net.sg
Open Hours : Mon - Sat : 10 am - 7 pm; Sun,Public Holiday : 11 am - 7 pm
Class available : unknown
Website : http:// www.crystalbeads.com
Specialty: Dealer of Swarovski crystals
- N Craft Room
Address: 131E Tangling Road Tudor Court Gallery Singapore 247924
Phone number :+65-67379045
Email:enquiries@ncraftroom.com
Open Hours :Mon - Sat: 10:30 am - 2 pm ; Sun & Public Holiday : Closed
Class available : Jewelry beading, Silver Jewelry,Peyote Stitch.
Website : http:// www.ncraftroom.com
- Koi Ming
Address: 50 South Bridge Road #01-00 CMO Building
Phone number :+65-65330096
Email : enquiry@koiming.com
Open Hours : Mon - Fri : 9 am - 6.30 pm ; Sat : 9 am - 6 pm ; Sun & Public Holiday : closed
Class available : Jewelry beading
Website : http://www.koiming.com
- Beadsworkshop
Address: 42A Pagoda Street
Phone number :+65-63233875
Email : enquiry@beadsworkshop.com.sg
Open Hours : Mon - Sun : 11.30 am - 9 pm
Class available : Jewelry beading, Wire wrapping
Website : http://www.beadsworkshop.com.sg
- BeadHub
Address: 91 Bencoolen Street #01-17 -01 Sunshine Plaza
Phone number :+65-62215253
Open Hours : Mon, Tues, Thurs : 11.30 am - 8.30 pm; Fri - Sat : 11.30 am - 6.30 pm; Wed & Public Holiday : Closed
Class available : Jewelry beading, Silver jewelry. Diploma available
Website : http://www.beadhub.com
- Lai Guan Beads
Address: 101 Upper Cross Street #01-43 People's Park Centre
Phone number :+65-65367838
Email : laiguan@singnet.com.sg
Open Hours : Mon - Sat : 11 am - 9 pm; Sat & Public Holiday : 11 am - 6 pm
Class available : unknown
Website : -
- Mix and Match
Address: 101 Upper Cross Street #02-69 People's Park Centre
101 Upper Cross Street #01-04A People's Park Centre
Phone number :+65-65320181
Email : sales@mix-match.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sat : 11.30 am - 8.30 pm; Sat & Public Holiday : 1 pm - 6 pm
Class available : unknown
Website : -
Specialty: Swarovski crystals,gemstones,fresh water pearls,czech glass beads,japan seed beads and delicas,findings,books,tools,925 silver beads and findings.
- Golden Dragon
Address: 101 Upper Cross Street #02-51 People's Park Complex
Phone number : +65-65358454
Open Hours : unknown
Class available : unknown
Website : -
- Hearten Beads House
Address: 101 Upper Cross Street #B1-72 People's Park Complex
Phone number :+65-62263440
Email : hearten@vip.ntti.net.sg
Open Hours : Mom - Sat : 11 am - 8 pm ; Sun : closed ; Public Holiday : 12 pm - 6 pm
Class available : Jewelry beading
Website : -
- Precious Things
Address: #04-07 Centerpoint
Phone number :+65-67344390,67357030
Email: preciousthings88@hotmail.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sun: 10 am - 9 pm
Class available : Jewelry beading
Website :http://www.preciousthings.com.sg
- Tye Kheng Ltd
Address: 49 South Bridge Road
Phone number :
Open Hours :
Class available :
Website :
- Beads@work
Address: Holland Village 17B Lorong Liput
Phone number : +65-64652878
Email: beads@exotic-zone.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sun: 11 am - 7 pm ; Thursday closed
Class available : unknown
Website : -
Specialty: mostly lampwork glasses,gemstones,tools,findings,books,gold and silver parts
- Lai Nguang Jewellery
Address: 36 South Bridge Road
Phone number :
Open Hours : Mon - Fri : 9 am - 5 pm, Sat and Public Holiday : 9 am - 3 pm
Class available : unknown
Website : -
- Quaint Secrete
Address: 53 Haji Lane Singapore 189246
Phone number :+65-62979792
Email : info@quaintsecrets.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sunday : 1 pm - 10 pm
Class available : -
Website : http://www.quaintsecrets.com (in progress)
- Honey and Clover
Address :Blk 32 New Market Road #03-1116 Singapore 050032
Phone number : +65-65335245
Email : mail@honeynclover.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sat: 12 pm - 8:30pm ; Sun : 12 pm - 6 pm
Classes available: Stringing, weaving, wire wrapping
Website : www.honeynclover.com
Specialty : Dealer of Swarovski crystals
- Shinobeads
Address :101 Upper Cross Road #02-56A People's Park Centre Singapore 058357
Phone number : -
Email : sales@shinobeads.com
Open Hours : Mon - Sunday : 11 am - 8.30 pm
Classes available : unknown
Website : www.shinobeads.com
Specialty : glass beads and other beads
- Clay Doodle
Address : 450 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 Entertainment Centre ( Eng Wah Cinema beside HDB Hub) #01-09
Phone number :+65-62535543
Email:raymond@claydoodle.com.sg
Open Hours :
Classes available : Polymer Clay
Website : www.claydoodle.com.sg
Specialty : Wholesaler & retailer of Swarovski Crystals(bicones, rounds, cube etc) , Beads, Findings, DIY Jewelry, Magazines and Polymer Clay Products (Sculpey, Premo and Fimo)
-BeadsPassion
Address : 14 Scotts Road #01-20 Far East Plaza Singapore 228213
Phone number: +65-63419224
Email: -
Opening Hours: Unknown
Classes available: -
Website : -
- Kin Lee
Address : 109 Arab Street Singapore 199805
Phone number : +65-62911411
Email: kinlee@pacific.net.sg
Opening Hours: Unknown
Classes available: Unknown
Website : -
-C Rashiwala Bros.
Address : 100 Arab Street Singapore 199796
Phone: +65-62933385
Email: CLL95@singnet.com.sg
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat: 9:00am - 6.30pm ; Sun & Public Holiday : Closed
Classes available: -
Website : -
Specialty : Selling Swarovski crystals in packages 24 pieces, 1 gross or 10 gross
Internet Shopping For Jewelry Making
General (including beads,crystals,tools,packaging,wires,chains,charms,etc)
Rings & Things : http://www.rings-things.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discover,American Express, cheque,money order, wire transfer
Fire Mountain Gems : http://www.firemountaingems.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discover,American Express
Rio Grande : http://www.riogrande.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discover,American Express, cheque,money order, wire transfer
Art Beads: http://www.artbeads.com
Accept Payment :
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, money orders, cashiers checks, and PayPal
Fusion Beads :http://www.fusionbeads.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discovery,American Express
My Bead Point : http://www.mybeadpoint.com
Accept Payment :
PayPal (International), Bank transfer (Singapore only)
InmCrystal : http://www.inmcrystal.com
Accept Payment :
VISA, Mastercard
Bali Silver Beads
Beads of Bali: http://www.beadsofbali.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discovery,American Express,PayPal
Pouch
Pouchmart: http://www.pouchmart.com
Accept Payment :
Visa, MasterCard, COD, money order, cheque
Favormart : http://www.favormart.com
Accept Payment : MasterCard,Visa
Display
Nile Corp: http://www.nilecorp.com
Accept Payment : Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
Crystals and Beads
Strass : http://www.strass.com
Accept Payment : PayPal
DJ Beads : http://www.djbeads.com : czech glass beads and delica
Accept Payment : Pay Pal, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Cashiers Checks, Money Orders Mailed
Astral Beads : www.astralbeads.com
Accept Payment : Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
Crystal- Station : www.crystal-station.com
Accept Payment : Paypal
more shops will be listed soon...
General (including beads,crystals,tools,packaging,wires,chains,charms,etc)
Rings & Things : http://www.rings-things.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discover,American Express, cheque,money order, wire transfer
Fire Mountain Gems : http://www.firemountaingems.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discover,American Express
Rio Grande : http://www.riogrande.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discover,American Express, cheque,money order, wire transfer
Art Beads: http://www.artbeads.com
Accept Payment :
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, money orders, cashiers checks, and PayPal
Fusion Beads :http://www.fusionbeads.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discovery,American Express
My Bead Point : http://www.mybeadpoint.com
Accept Payment :
PayPal (International), Bank transfer (Singapore only)
InmCrystal : http://www.inmcrystal.com
Accept Payment :
VISA, Mastercard
Bali Silver Beads
Beads of Bali: http://www.beadsofbali.com
Accept Payment :
MasterCard,Visa,Discovery,American Express,PayPal
Pouch
Pouchmart: http://www.pouchmart.com
Accept Payment :
Visa, MasterCard, COD, money order, cheque
Favormart : http://www.favormart.com
Accept Payment : MasterCard,Visa
Display
Nile Corp: http://www.nilecorp.com
Accept Payment : Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
Crystals and Beads
Strass : http://www.strass.com
Accept Payment : PayPal
DJ Beads : http://www.djbeads.com : czech glass beads and delica
Accept Payment : Pay Pal, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Cashiers Checks, Money Orders Mailed
Astral Beads : www.astralbeads.com
Accept Payment : Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
Crystal- Station : www.crystal-station.com
Accept Payment : Paypal
more shops will be listed soon...
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
application of stringing material
Applications of Stringing Material
Pearls...................................................Silk Cord
Beads with smooth drillholes.............................Silk,Polyester,Nylon
Beads with abrasive drillholes...........................Polyester, Nylon
Beads thats metal,large or have large drillholes.........Tiger tail
Ropes or woven necklaces/bracelets.......................Nylon
Pearls...................................................Silk Cord
Beads with smooth drillholes.............................Silk,Polyester,Nylon
Beads with abrasive drillholes...........................Polyester, Nylon
Beads thats metal,large or have large drillholes.........Tiger tail
Ropes or woven necklaces/bracelets.......................Nylon
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Type of necklaces
Type of Necklaces
- Collar : Length 12 " - 14 "
- Choker : Length 14" - 16"
- Princess or Graduated : Length 16" - 20"
- Matinee : Length 20" - 24"
- Opera : Length 28" - 36"
- Rope : Length 46" - 51"
- Lariat : Minimum length 50"
- Collar : Length 12 " - 14 "
- Choker : Length 14" - 16"
- Princess or Graduated : Length 16" - 20"
- Matinee : Length 20" - 24"
- Opera : Length 28" - 36"
- Rope : Length 46" - 51"
- Lariat : Minimum length 50"
birthstones and anniversary stones
Birthstones
January ......................Garnet
February......................Amethyst
March.........................Aquamarine or Bloodstone
April.........................Diamond
May...........................Emerald
June..........................Pearl,Moonstone or Alexandrite
July .........................Ruby
August........................Peridot or Sardonyx
September.....................Sapphire
October.......................Opal or Tourmaline
November......................Topaz
December......................Lapis or Turtoquise
Anniversary Stones
1..........................Gold Jewelry
2..........................Garnet
3..........................Pearls
4..........................Blue Topaz
5..........................Sapphire
6..........................Amethyst
7..........................Onyx
8..........................Tourmaline
9..........................Lapis lazuli
10.........................Diamond
11.........................Turquoise
12.........................Jade
13.........................Citrine
14.........................Opal
15.........................Ruby
20.........................Emerald
25.........................Silver Jewelry
30.........................Pearl Jubilee
35.........................Emerald
40.........................Ruby
45.........................Sapphire
50.........................Golden Jubilee
55.........................Alexandrite
60.........................Diamond Jubilee
70.........................Sapphire Jubilee
80.........................Ruby Jubilee
January ......................Garnet
February......................Amethyst
March.........................Aquamarine or Bloodstone
April.........................Diamond
May...........................Emerald
June..........................Pearl,Moonstone or Alexandrite
July .........................Ruby
August........................Peridot or Sardonyx
September.....................Sapphire
October.......................Opal or Tourmaline
November......................Topaz
December......................Lapis or Turtoquise
Anniversary Stones
1..........................Gold Jewelry
2..........................Garnet
3..........................Pearls
4..........................Blue Topaz
5..........................Sapphire
6..........................Amethyst
7..........................Onyx
8..........................Tourmaline
9..........................Lapis lazuli
10.........................Diamond
11.........................Turquoise
12.........................Jade
13.........................Citrine
14.........................Opal
15.........................Ruby
20.........................Emerald
25.........................Silver Jewelry
30.........................Pearl Jubilee
35.........................Emerald
40.........................Ruby
45.........................Sapphire
50.........................Golden Jubilee
55.........................Alexandrite
60.........................Diamond Jubilee
70.........................Sapphire Jubilee
80.........................Ruby Jubilee
Beads needed for bracelet/necklace
How to determine how many beads needed for a bracelet/necklace:
* 1 inch = 24.5 mm
1. Multiply 24.5 by the number of inches of beads (excluding the clasps) in the finished length.
Example: if the finished length desired is 18 inches. So, 18 x 24.5 mm = 441 mm
2. Divide the total finished length desired by diameter of the beads to be used and the result will be the beads that needed.
Example : 441 mm : 4 mm (bicone 4 mm) = 110.25 beads
* 1 inch = 24.5 mm
1. Multiply 24.5 by the number of inches of beads (excluding the clasps) in the finished length.
Example: if the finished length desired is 18 inches. So, 18 x 24.5 mm = 441 mm
2. Divide the total finished length desired by diameter of the beads to be used and the result will be the beads that needed.
Example : 441 mm : 4 mm (bicone 4 mm) = 110.25 beads
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