Due to improvements in technology acrylic beads are an economical alternative to glass and crystal, being durable and light.

ACRYLICĪ man made resin or thermoplastic used to make moulded plastic beads or applied to the surface of beads to give them colour or Lustre. Use of an acid to create a Matte finish on glass or other materials. So for example it will be an unusual shape, of a different colour, or differing in pattern or texture.

Similar in purpose to a Focal Bead, this is a bead that forms the focus for a piece of jewellery, but on this occasion rather then through its size, it is usually through contrast. Read more in our Gemstones & Minerals Glossary.Ībove are examples of Paua and Red Abalone. Iridescent nacre varies in colour from silvery white, to pink, red and green-red, through to deep blues, greens and purples. The thick inner layer of the shell is composed of a dichroic substance called nacre or mother-of-pearl, which in many species is highly iridescent, giving rise to a range of strong and changeable colors, making it ideal for jewellery and other decorative objects. These shells have a low and open spiral structure, and are characterized by several open respiratory pores in a row near the shell’s outer edge. These edible sea creatures are members of a large class of molluscs that have one piece shells with an iridescent interior. Jump to a jewellery making term: A B C D E F G H I J or K to Z This Glossary of Beading Terms is also available as a free PDF. A jump to index is provided at the top of each bead guide to help you find information quickly. To allow for growth this informative beading dictionary is presented in two cross referenced sections Glossary of Beading & Jewellery Making A to J and Glossary of Beading & Jewellery Making K to Z. It is particularly effective when used alongside our Beading Guides, Histories, Theories and Tutorials, or in conjunction with our Gemstones & Minerals Glossary and Venetian Glass Making Glossary. It can be used as a beading A to Z reference guide to dip into as needed, or as a beading and jewellery glossary for beginners to help broaden beading and jewellery making knowledge. Combining clear images with easy to understand dictionary like definitions, this bead glossary also provides links to more in depth content and bead resources. Part one of a two part jewellery glossary of beading terms and jewellery making terminology.

Glossary Of Jewellery Making & Beading Terms A To J

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