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Learn how to finish off a bracelet made of seed glass beads on a loom and how to easily add an elegant tube clasp..

What is a Chokеr? A choker is a close-fitting necklace worn around the neck. Chokers can be made of variety of materials, including velvet, leather, suede, satin as well as gold, silver, etc.  Chokers can be decorated in various ways - beads, sequin..

Preciosa – Traditional Czech Glass BeadsPreciosa  is a world-renowned manufacturer of high-quality glass beads, distinguished by exceptional quality, precise craftsmanship, and a rich variety of colors and shapes. Produced in the heart of the Czech R..

Jewel Loom – A Loom for Jewelry MakingDiscover how easy and enjoyable it is to create unique designs with the Jewel Loom, designed by Julianna Avelar. The video introduces you to the basic principles of working with the loom and seed beads. Whether y..

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THE COMPANY MIYUKI :About 60 years ago, Seiichi Katsuoka first came across some glass seed beads and instantly became fascinated by their brilliance and beauty,so in 1949, he dedicated himself to learning the art of glass seed bead making. Seiichi's ..

ZODIAC and GEMSTONES The table below shows the gemstones that bring the most luck to the corresponding Zodiac signs:   ARIES the Ram - Diamond TAURUS the Bull - Emerald   /21 March -20 April/   /21 April -21 M..

BEADS: They personify the circle of life, prayer and protection.Blue glass stones protect from the evil eye.     NECKLACE: It symbolises dignity and continuity. If it is a dense string of beads, it makes human nature and things of life subordi..

 BRONZE– characterised by long life, vigour and peace of mind.    IRON –brings balance, tenacity, long life and productivity. Wearing iron activates the positive forces in the organism and keeps it healthy. Wearing it around your neck pr..

How to make a Shambhala bracelet According to ancient legends, behind the ice-covered walls of the Himalayas, where infinite deserts stretch, as well as unexplored mountain peaks that are even steeper than the Himalayas themselves, there is a mystic..

Required materials: 1. White and red yarn, 3 m each (1 g); 2. Two-colour cord (white and red) 50 cm; 3. Template (10 cm X 4 cm); 4. Scissors. Cut a template similar to that in picture 2. The length of the tassel depends on what length you have c..