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Questions That Others Have Asked

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What Is "Multi Turquoise", "Turkey Turquoise" And "Striped Turquoise" ?
I've recently seen many beads and stones labeled "multi-turquoise" or "striped turquoise", "mosaic turquoise" and another called "Turkey turquoise".

Are ...

Where to Find Sterling Silver Stamping Discs?
I am looking for "unstamped", good quality stamping charms to be used to personalize my jewelry.

What Tools Should I Purchase?
Where do I begin? I am very new to this.
What tools should I purchase and where is the best place to get the supplies?

Where to Buy Stretchy Cord to Make Child's Choker Necklaces?
Where can I purchase a stretchy product (elastic/cord) to make a child's choker necklace with? I recently bought my 6 year old daughter one and would like ...

What Gemstone Is This Pendant?
Can someone tell me what Gemstone this Pendant is?
It is 2 1/2" high and 1" wide. It has gold inlay? on top of it of Cranes.

It is a Pale Light Green ...

Where to Find Blank Cross Forms/Fill-in Pendants?
Where Can We Find Cross Blanks With a Deep Well Online? I am looking for a cross blank that has circles in it in which you place beads. Any links will ...

Where Can I Find Earring Supplies?
Where can I find supplies to make ear wires and headpins for under $20?

Where to Find Wholesale Cheap High Quality Beads?
Just wondering if anyone has some advice about where to shop for high quality gemstone beads?

I've been buying a lot on Ebay, but the shipping fees ...

Where Do I Find Sterling Silver Pendants for Stamping?
Hi,
I am new to hand-stamping jewelry but I feel I have the concept down and I am eager to start. I have purchased the letter stamps but am not sure where ...

WHERE CAN I FIND THIS RUBBER CORD?
I recently purchased a necklace on Etsy.

I love it, especially the comfortable and free black rubber cord it came with.

I contacted the seller ...

Ring Blanks
Supplier for ring blanks

Photo Jewelry Blanks
Hi!

I am looking for blanks (wholesale)for physical photos that will be resin filled like this. I have looked extensively to no avail. I would so appreciate ...

Linking Undrilled Ovals
I have some black ovals undrilled. Is there a way to link them other than jump rings? These have pointy ends and smooth upper part. I want to make a necklace ...

5 Inch Long Head Pins
Do you know where I can purchase a 5 inch long head pins to make appetizer picks?

Silver Plated Ring Blanks
Looking for a supplier for deep well silver plated ring blanks? There are a lot of different suggestions from readers here on this page.

Wholesale Jewelry Supplies
Hi, I am attempting to make and sale jewelry but find it quite expensive to purchase supplies retail and make a good profit.

Does anyone know of good ...

Antiqued Earring Findings
I need to find or make clip earring findings (gold plated and silver plated) with an antiqued finish.

The only ones I have been able to find are too ...

Metal Button Bracelet
I bought a metal button bracelet from a vendor in Liberty Missouri, and would like to make my own.

The problem is I don't have any idea of where to ...

Resin Bezels
I'm having trouble finding sterling silver bezels for resin jewelry pendants and bracelets.

Could you offer sources for them?

Also for pewter ...

Photo Pendant Supplier
I am looking for a heavy weight, double sided sterling pendant for photo jewelry.

I have looked everywhere but I am only able to find ones where the ...

Custom shaped metal logo tags
Does anyone know of a company where I can get my logo stamped out in metal to hang on my jewelry? (personalized tags) I have found many with the little ...

Where is the best place to order jewelry making supplies?
I have just started making jewelry and, what with everything available on the internet, magazines, catalogs, etc., am a little confused as to the best ...

Where to Buy Gold Wire That Looks Like Rope
Where can I buy wire that looks like rope to make turks head knot rings?

Help! Just Starting Out But Don't Know Where to Find Items!
I simply love this bracelet (attached) and would like to make one like it (or at least close). I found a few individual pieces at Hobby Lobby such as the ...

I'm looking for UNIQUE sterling chain??
I'm an amateur artist looking for unique sterling and gold chain. I see it being used but cannot find a wholesale source.

Everyone sells the same old ...

Swarovski Crystal Beads in the Phillipines?
Hello there, could anyone help me do rings and designs...

I am actually using a ten carat gold wire...

Also please send me list of where to buy Swarovski ...

I Need Some Education For Earring "Coverings"
I need to replace the "covering" on these earrings. The original is Lucite or something and I am looking for glass or crystal replacements. However, I ...

Where to Find Help to Make Jewelry for Weddings? Not rated yet
How can I get some help to make different types of jewelry with crystal and pearls for weddings?

What Type of String Should I Use? Not rated yet
I am working on projects using Swarovski crystal pearls. What kind/type/size/diameter of string or thread should I use?

Where to Get Medical Alert ID's? Not rated yet
Where can I find Medical alert plaques to make bracelets for my diabetic daughter?

Where To Find Charms For The Nativity Bracelet? Not rated yet
Does anyone know where I can purchase the 13 NATIVITY -Christmas story charms that go on the nativity bracelet?

These charms include: Baby Jesus, Mary,...

Where to Buy Affordable, Adjustable Ring Bases? Not rated yet
Where can I buy adjustable ring bases in more than one style for cheap?

What Exactly Are the Tools I Need? Not rated yet
What are the exact tools I would need in order to make earrings, necklaces, anklets and bracelets?

Where Can I Find Heavy Gauge Stamping Charms? Not rated yet
Where can I find Heavy Gauge Stamping Charms at?

Antique Brass Cones Not rated yet
Where can I get antique brass or just brass cones in extra large size (for ending a necklace).

Four or Five Inch Stainless Steel Head Pins Not rated yet
I know someone asked this already, but I could not find any suitable results in the answers. I am looking for plain, stainless steel head pins to make ...

High Quality Hemp Not rated yet
Where can I find the highest quality, light tan hemp of medium thickness. No lumps, not itchy, etc? Price is not a factor for me.

Thank You!

Stud Earrings Not rated yet
Hi! Can you make stud earrings? In all the jewelry courses I only see dangling earrings. Thank you! If you can show pictures it would be great.

Where to Find Affordable Natural Stone Beads, Tumbled and Not Tumbled Rocks? Not rated yet
I'm looking for rough unfinished rock pieces of semi-precious stones and tumbled rocks and beads.

Also info on how to and what supplies to drill holes ...

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