Silver
Sterling silver contains 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper.
Fine silver contains 99.9% of pure silver.
Bali silver is a 92.5% Sterling Silver component, such as spacers, bead caps, clasps, toggles and/or findings.
Karen Hill Tribe silver is a 92.5% Sterling Silver beads, pendants, charms and findings component from Chiang Mai, Thailand, home to the famous Thai Karen silver crafters. Each piece is unique and hand made, so may vary a little.
Swarovski Crystals
Top quality crystal from Austria. Available in many colors as well as shapes and sizes. See color chart below:
Lampworks (handmade glass beads)
Lampworks are handmade glass beads that are form by melting glass over a hot flame.
I have several friends who I purchase lampworks from and none are mass produced. When I use them in a bracelet, it will be one of a kind as I will not be able to purchase more of the same lampworks.
Big Glass Daddy has tried to teach this method to me, but I have learned that it takes alot of patience. I'll leave that to my friends who are much more talented at it than I am.
Labors of Love
PMC [Precious Metal Clay]
Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a revolutionary material developed and patented by Mitsubishi Materials of Japan. Tiny particles of pure silver or gold are suspended in an organic binder to create a material that can be worked like modeling clay. Pieces are fired in a kiln to 900°C (1750°F) to burn off the binder and fuse the metal. The result is a solid, 99.9% pure silver or gold object.
Powers of Gemstones
| AMAZONITE - creative expression, peace, good fortune, enhances love, soothes tension AMETHYST - protection through spirituality, calming protects from over-indulgences BLACK ONYX - attracts the positive, repels the negative BLOODSTONE - brings vitality, courage; for purification and circulation BLUE LACE AGATE - alleviates depression, energizes, calms the mind BLUE AVENTURINE - brings good fortune, attracts money CARNELIAN - equalizes, increases motivation and self-determination DALMATION JASPER - for protection, stabilizes your emotions FANCY JASPER - grounding, gets rid of your fears and anxieties GARNET - a symbol of passionate love and fidelity GOLDSTONE - aids absorption of calcium, dispels radiation GREEN AVENTURINE - releases your fears and anxiety HEMATITE - relieves anxiety and nervousness JADE - brings success, wisdom, attracts the positive, helps meditation LABRADORITE - to end childhood issues LAPIS LAZULI - to bring clarity of visions, attracts spiritual loves LEOPARDSKIN JASPER - releases toxins from chemicals MALACHITE - removes the blocks to creativeness, to bring healing and abundance MOSS AGATE - brings self-esteem, often called the gardeners stone, it ensures a good crop MOTHER OF PEARL - aids in respiration, eases allergies, attracts prosperity PEACH AVENTURINE - relieves worry and stress PEARL - reduces your over-sensitivity PICTURE JASPER - to give creative visualization POPPY JASPER - for inspiration RED JASPER - for circulation, reduces your fears and insecurities, recall dreams RED TIGEREYE - for protection and energy RHODONITE - to bring self-esteem, restores your physical energy ROSE QUARTZ - aids in circulation, restores inner peace, heals heartaches RHYOLITE - brings creativity, insight SNOWFLAKE OBSIDIAN - for protection, good fortune SODALITE - for peaceful sleep, removes nervousness, anger and guilt TIGEREYE - to bring focus, creativity, and digestion TIGER IRON - aids in muscular and skeletal structure TREE AGATE - grounding TURQUOISE - strengthen on all levels UNAKITE - heals your past emotional troubles ZEBRASTONE - stimulates energy, compassion, and understanding |
