Bali Silver, Thai Silver, Tibetan Silver – Do you know the difference?
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A lot of jewellery designs from the past and present use ornate Silver beads. Do you know the difference between the types of silver beads on offer, and could you be buying a cheap alloy instead of real silver? To find what to look out for read on.
Sterling Silver beads of Bali origin are quite ornate and made by hand. They are very distinctive and add a nice touch to many jewellery designs. Bali beads usually have an intricate raised design with scrolls, dots and filigree work. The finished bead is usually oxidized to produce an antique style effect, and then polished.
Real Silver, when bought from the original producer or a bulk importer, is sold by weight; and the price can fluctuate daily according to the trade value of silver on any given day. When buying from a European or American re-seller supplier, Silver beads can be either purchased by weight on by the piece. The price you pay will depend upon the price your supplier obtained their supplies at. Depending on the market fluctuations, and the amount of Silver beads you use, you may wish to consider buying in Silver beads in bulk if you find a good price and a design you are likely to use again and again.
Getting New Ideas and Sourcing Ancillary supplies
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Every year there are trade shows around the world showcasing jewellery designs. If you can gain access to some of these shows it can give you an insight into forthcoming jewellery designs and can provide you with a wealth of inspiration.
Seed Beads
Seed beads are a descriptive term for small beads used in beading or jewellery making. They make great spacers in between larger beads in and also work well as embellishments in arts and crafts projects.
Aqua Seed Beads
Seed beads are made from long canes of glass and are then sliced to size. The cut, finish, colour, detailing or quality will determine the price of seed beads. The more uniform the seed beads the higher the price. Although, less uniform shapes can add unique dimension to jewellery design giving an authentic vintage feel that may be missing from perfectly formed beads.
Getting Started
Beading and jewellery making can be overwhelming when you first start. But it is important to note that your skill level will develop gradually, so don’t try many techniques all at once and confuse yourself. Pay attention to the techniques that you can master quickly and that develop confidence and gradually cast your net wider to develop more skills. Be assured that there is not one single person who knows and practises all beading and jewellery techniques, and most of us develop little quirks of our own that help us make jewellery quickly and easily.
Importing Beads
At some time of other you may have thought about importing beads directly from the maker and wondered if there are savings to be made and whether you could even source some unique creations; if so don’t take another step until you have read the following. This article is useful to anyone wanting to import many kinds of product.
Importing certainly does have its advantages when it comes to bead choice and selection, but there are many pitfalls to consider. Nine times out of ten you will be better off dealing with bead suppliers from your own country or one with a common language or understanding.
Czech Glass Beads
The Czech Republic is well known for their superior glass beads. To be confident that you are getting the most for your beading money it is essential that you know as much as you can about the bead making process so you can identify which beads offer the very best quality.
Stringing Materials
Beading stainless steel wire – tiger tail – illusion cord
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