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Bead and Jewelry-making Glossary

If you’re just getting into beadwork and jewelry-making, you’re bound to come across a few confusing words. Here’s a brief glossary to help you pin down the meaning of ‘Head Pins’ and find the definition of ‘Findings’.

 

Bead Cap

This is a type of metal spacer bead. It is a half-sphere shape that hugs the curve of another bead (thus “capping†the bead).

 

Bugle Beads

Long, thin, tube-shaped beads. They range from just under a millimetre to a few millimetres in diameter, and from a few millimetres to several centimetres in length.

 

Clamshell

A piece that attaches to the clasp at the end of a bracelet or necklace. Consisting of two half spheres like a clam’s shell, it is used to cover any crimp beads at the end of a piece of jewelry.

 

Clasp

The part of a necklace or bracelet that opens and closes so that the jewellery can be clipped on and off. There are several types of clasps, such as barrel clasps, lobster claw clasps, magnetic clasps, hook and eye clasps, spring clasps, and toggle clasps.

 

Crimp Bead

A small metal bead that can be “crimped†and secured in place on a piece of nylon covered wire. This is done by crushing it with a pair of pliers. Crimp beads are used to hold other beads in place on the wire.

 

Dichroic Glass Beads

A type of lampwork bead with a thin film of metal on its surface, allowing it to change colour as it reflects light.

 

Finding

This is the general name for supplies that hold the jewelry together, such as clasps, clamshells or jumprings.

 

Head Pin

A thin metal rod with a flat base. Beads may be strung onto the pin, the top of which can then be looped and attached to an earring hook, necklace, or other piece of jewelry.

 

Jumpring

A small metal ring that can be opened and closed and is used to link various elements in the jewelry.

 

Lampwork Beads

An ornate glass bead made using a gas torch. The torch is used to melt the glass, which is then wrapped onto a metal rod. Details are then added using various colours of glass.

 

Millefiori Beads

Highly patterned glass beads made by melting many canes of glass together. This bundle of glass is then sliced to produce beads with a mosaic pattern. The term “millefiori†is Italian, meaning “thousand flowersâ€.

 

Metal Spacer Beads

These are decorative metal beads that are usually strung between larger glass beads. They are often thin and flat, but they come in a variety of widths, diameters, and shapes. They are usually silver-coloured but they also come in gold, bronze and black.

 

Nylon Covered Wire

A bead stringing material made up of several strands of stainless steel wire covered by a thin layer of nylon. It is also known by the brand name of Tigertail. More expensive, flexible grades may be made up of as many as 49 individual strands of wire, while the basic grade is made up of 7 strands.

 

Seed Beads

Very tiny glass beads, typically measuring about 1 millimetre to a few millimetre in diameter. They may be used for detailed work in embroidery or may be simply strung onto a necklace.

 

About the Author

Vanessa has been making jewelry for the last 8 years and loves it! In 2005 Vanessa received a subscription to a beading magazine. Frustrated by the magazine’s complicated, tedious projects, she decided there was an easier way to make jewellery – the inspiration for Beads By U. Her jewellery-making video series focuses on fast, fun, and simple designs and can be found at www.beadsbyu.com. When she is not beading, Vanessa enjoys playing the flute and biking.

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Opaque And Transparent Millefiori Assortment $10.95 Give Beads an Artistic Flair Make professionally detailed beads with this 2 oz. assortment of opaque and transparent millefiori in a variety of sizes and colors. An excellent value. Millefiori measures 3/16 - 3/8, small enough to use as inclusions or embellishments for jewelry projects. Also great for flameoworking projects. 104 COE. First bead image below from You Can Make Glass Beads, book 6233. Second image of beads by Yoshiko Shiiba from 1000 Glass Beads, book 5988. Delphi Tip Heat millefiori with a marver, as shown in image below. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet 521004, millefiori and mold 4213. Please note there are compatibility issues with yellow millefiori.

White Millefiori - 96 Coe $15.95 96 COE Millefiori Available Exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. White glass encapsulates yellow, green and red glass centers in a floral pattern. 2 oz. package. 96 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photos show two examples of the glass. Actual glass may vary from photos. Fun Millefiori projects below created by Delphi artists.

Black Millefiori - 96 Coe $15.95 96 COE Millefiori Available Exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Black glass encapsulates contrasting opal glass centers in a floral pattern. 2 oz. package. 96 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photos show two examples of the glass. Actual glass may vary from photos. Fun Millefiori projects below created by Delphi artists.

Teal Millefiori - 96 Coe $15.95 96 COE Millefiori Available Exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Teal glass encapsulates contrasting opal glass centers in a floral pattern. 2 oz. package. 96 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photos show two examples of the glass. Actual glass may vary from photos. Fun Millefiori projects below created by Delphi artists.

Purple Millefiori - 96 Coe $15.95 96 COE Millefiori Available Exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Wine colored glass encapsulates contrasting opal glass centers in a floral pattern. 2 oz. package. 96 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photos show two examples of the glass. Actual glass may vary from photos. Fun Millefiori projects below created by Delphi artists.

5/16 Millefiori - Transparent $11.95 These colorful patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any bead or fused piece, as well as any mosaic project. Larger sized millefiori is easier to handle, glue, and grout. Compatible with Italian Glass Rod (104 COE). Two ounce pack, each piece measures about 5/16. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet 521004, millefiori and mold 4213. Glass beads by Brian Kerkvliet from Making Glass Beads book 6382. Please note there are compatibility issues with yellow millefiori.

5/16 Millefiori - Opalescent $11.95 These colorful patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any bead or fused piece, as well as any mosaic project. Larger sized millefiori is easier to handle, glue, and grout. Compatible with Italian Glass Rod (104 COE). Two ounce pack, each piece measures about 5/16. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet 521004, millefiori and mold 4213. Glass beads by Brian Kerkvliet from Making Glass Beads book 6382. Please note there are compatibility issues with yellow millefiori.

Red Millefiori - 96 Coe $15.95 96 COE Millefiori Available Exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Red glass encapsulates a variety of colors in a floral pattern. 2 oz. package. 96 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photos show two examples of the glass. Actual glass may vary from photos. Fun Millefiori projects below created by Delphi artists.

Yellow Millefiori - 90 Coe $14.95 90 COE millefiori available exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Transparent yellow glass encapsulates contrasting opal glass centers in a variety of floral patterns. 2 oz. package. 90 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Project shown below created by artist Arlene Boilore with the 90 COE Millefiori Assortment, 85802. Photo is one example. Actual glass may vary from photo.

Green Millefiori - 90 Coe $14.95 90 COE millefiori available exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Green glass encapsulates yellow, blue and red glass centers in a variety of floral patterns. 2 oz. package. 90 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photo is one example of millefiori. Actual glass may vary from photo.

3/16 Millefiori - Opalescent $10.95 These colorful patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any bead or fused piece, as well as any mosaic project. Compatible with Italian Glass Rod (104 COE). The 2 oz. package contains approximately 120 pieces. 104 COE. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet 521004, millefiori and mold 4213. Glass beads by Brian Kerkvliet from Making Glass Beads book 6382. Please note there are compatibility issues with yellow millefiori.

3/16 Millefiori - Transparent $10.95 These colorful patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any bead or fused piece, as well as any mosaic project. Compatible with Italian Glass Rod (104 COE). The 2 oz. package contains approximately 120 pieces. 104 coe. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet 521004, millefiori and mold 4213. Glass beads by Brian Kerkvliet from Making Glass Beads book 6382. Please note there are compatibility issues with yellow millefiori.

Pink & Purple Millefiori Mix $17.95 Color-coordinated millefiori assortment is an easy way to make patterned beads in beautiful pinks and purples. Assortment includes both opaque and transparent patterned glass slices. There are many creative possibilities with millefiori. Use to add a burst of excitement to your bead jewelry, fuse it with effetre sheets, or mosaic it for gorgeous detailed projects. Compatible with 104 COE Italian Glass Rod and sheets (see project below). Two ounce pack, each piece measures about 3/16. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet, millefiori and mold 4213. Fused pendant created by Melanie Churchill. Mosaic peacock by Martin Cheek from Mosaic Craft book 6969.

Road Map Millefiori Assortment $14.95 Give Beads an Artistic Flair Make professionally detailed beads with this 2 oz. assortment of opaque and transparent millefiori in a variety of sizes and colors. An excellent value. Includes 4-7 mm slices of unique swirled designs in bold colors. Millefiori is small enough to use as inclusions or embellishments for jewelry projects. Also great for flameoworking projects. 104 COE. First bead image below from You Can Make Glass Beads, book 6233. Second image of beads by Yoshiko Shiiba from 1000 Glass Beads, book 5988. Delphi Tip Heat millefiori with a marver, as shown in image below. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet 521004, millefiori and mold 4213.

Green Millefiori - 96 Coe $15.95 96 COE Millefiori Available Exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Green glass encapsulates contrasting opal glass centers in a floral pattern. 2 oz. package. 96 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photo is one example. Actual glass may vary from photo. Fun Millefiori project below created by Delphi artists. Bowl by Arlene Boilore. Picture frame and plate by Teresa Batten. Pendant by Melanie Churchill. Dish by Roy Kapp.

Blue Millefiori - 96 Coe $15.95 96 COE Millefiori Available Exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Blue glass encapsulates contrasting opal glass centers in a floral pattern. 2 oz. package. 96 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photo is one example. Actual glass may vary from photo. Fun Millefiori project below created by Delphi artists. Bowl by Arlene Boilore. Picture frame and plate by Teresa Batten. Pendant by Melanie Churchill. Dish by Roy Kapp.

Yellow Millefiori - 96 Coe $15.95 96 COE Millefiori Available Exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Yellow glass encapsulates contrasting opal glass centers in a floral pattern. 2 oz. package. 96 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photo is one example. Actual glass may vary from photo. Fun Millefiori project below created by Delphi artists. Bowl by Arlene Boilore. Picture frame and plate by Teresa Batten. Pendant by Melanie Churchill. Dish by Roy Kapp.

Black Millefiori Assortment $11 Create Glass Art in Complementary Colors Color-coordinated millefiori assortment is an easy way to make decorative beads in beautiful patterns on black. Assortment includes both opaque and transparent patterned glass slices. There are many creative possibilities with millefiori. Use to add a burst of excitement to your bead jewelry, fuse it with effetre sheets, or mosaic it for gorgeous detailed projects. Compatible with 104 COE Italian Glass Rod and sheets (see project below). Two ounce pack, each piece measures about 3/16. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet, millefiori and mold 4213. Fused pendant created by Melanie Churchill. Mosaic peacock by Martin Cheek from Mosaic Craft book 6969.

White Millefiori Assortment $11 Create Glass Art in Complementary Colors Color-coordinated millefiori assortment is an easy way to make decorative beads in beautiful patterns on white. Assortment includes both opaque and transparent patterned glass slices. There are many creative possibilities with millefiori. Use to add a burst of excitement to your bead jewelry, fuse it with effetre sheets, or mosaic it for gorgeous detailed projects. Compatible with 104 COE Italian Glass Rod and sheets (see project below). Two ounce pack, each piece measures about 3/16. Fused tray created by Jaime Dobson using Effetre Sheet, millefiori and mold 4213. Fused pendant created by Melanie Churchill. Mosaic peacock by Martin Cheek from Mosaic Craft book 6969.

Teal Millefiori - 90 Coe $14.95 90 COE millefiori available exclusively at Delphi. These colorfully patterned glass slices can add a burst of excitement to any fused or flameworked glass project. Teal blue glass encapsulates bright opal glass centers in a variety of floral patterns. 2 oz. package. 90 COE. A Delphi exclusive. Photos show examples of glass. Actual glass may vary from photos.

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