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A Guide to Gemstones
A basic guide to many of the gemstones that are available on our website.
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Bead Knitted Purse Patterns - Helpful Tips
Renee Gomez
Some helpful tips in creating bead knitted pendant bags by Renee Gomez
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Bead Care for Bead knitting or crochet
Renee Gomez
Bead Care: A note to those who create beaded knit or crochet purses, embroidery with beads and other beaded items which may need laundering or cleaning
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Bead Uses - Religion and Amulets
Peter Francis, Jr.
The principal religious use for beads is for prayer strands. Roman Catholics, Greek Orthodox members, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Baha'i members all employ them.
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Czech Beads
Peter Francis, Jr.
Beadmaking in Bohemia Historically, the Czechs are best known for their molded beads and those decorated by grinding such as the "cut blues".
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Glass Beadmaking
Peter Francis, Jr.
Glass Beadmaking There are many ways to turn a bit of glass into a bead. Lamp-winding is familiar as the most common beadmaking method by contemporary beadmakers, but
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Glass Beadmaking - Venice
Peter Francis, Jr.
Venice is one of my favorite cities, not because of the bead connection but because of its beauty. Its history is rich.
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Tips - Knitting and Crochet with Beads
Linda Michaluk
Q and A revealing tips about knitting and crocheting with beads.
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