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"HOT STUFF" regular Lapidary/Jewelry Glue This is a super-strong cyano-acrylate glue. It will bond any non-porous and semi-porous surfaces. It can be used to stablize delicate minerals and crystals. Sold in 1/2 ounce applicator tip bottles. $4.50
"HOT STUFF" extra-thick Lapidary/Jewelry Glue This is a super-strong cyano-acrylate glue. It will bond any non-porous and semi-porous surfaces. It can be used to fill cracks in stones, and to stablize delicate minerals and crystals. Sold in 1 ounce applicator tip bottles. $8.00
pin/pendant convertible backs high quality, gold or silver finish, in 1-1/4" and 1-1/2" length, sold individually $1.50
metal leaf - aluminum metal leaf - for fimo, metal, leather, stone - 5-1/2x5-1/2" --aluminum Sold per sheet $0.80
metal leaf - copper metal leaf - for fimo, metal, leather, stone - 5-1/2x5-1/2" squares. Sold per sheet $1.00
French barettes These are the real thing, made in France. They have a silver finish. They are sturdy and uniform with qulaity clasps. Long barrette is 92 mm in lenth. The ponytail barrette is a ring style. Both sold individually. Same shipping cost will cover one or two barrettes. $0.95
silver clothA soft cloth that has been treated to prevent tarnish on silver. It can be used to wrap the silver, or made into storage pouches. Sold per Square foot . $5.00
Riker mount caseRiker cases let you display your beadwork or other special art while protecting it. You can attach picture wire to display it like a fine painting on your wall. Artists use riker mounts to display their work in fine arts shows that require that work be hangable. The case front is glass, and the box and frame are leatherette. Each case has a fiberfill pad to cushion your beadwork. Cases are 8-1/4x12-1/4 inches, with a 5/8" depth. Larger and deeper cases are available by special order.
Our free tutorial "Displaying Your Bead Art", shows you how to prepare the case for wall hanging, and offers tips on entering your beadwork in competitions and shows. Or, you can order the case already wired, with a fabric background (specify off-white or black) for an additional $2.50.
$8.00
Fine guage copper wire Copper wire in 28 and 30 gauge, the finest sizes available, is great for making slinky spring chains, for spiral-wound beads and for wire knitting. This wire is so fine, you can thread 15-0 charlottes on it! The photo shows some of the work you can do with it (Techno-Tribal Torques #9: Iris Serpent), but the possibilities are endless..... Sold by weight, 1/2 ounce at $0.75, or one ounce at $1.40 (136 feet for 28 gauge and 216 feet for 30 gauge) $1.40




Liquid silver consists of very small tubular silver beads. The beads are sterling (92.5% fine), not plated. The holes are large in relation to the tube diameter, so they are easy to string. These beads are used in Native American-style and contemporary jewelry for a very fluid look. They can be used in combination with other beads and stones. With "Liquid Silver Cleaning and Storage Hints".

TRADITIONAL STRAIGHT LONG AND SHORT. These sterling tube beads are 0.045" (1.1 mm) in diameter. The long tube is 5/32" (3.9 mm) long, and have about 300 beads per ¼ ounce. The short tube is 3/32" (2.3 mm) long, with about 500 beads per ¼ ounce.

SPARKLING TWIST BEADS: A twist on tradition, these sterling tube beads have been twisted to create the same fluid jewelry styles as regular liquid silver, but with a faceted look that catches even more light. Add even more sparkle to designs. Combine with regular tubes or with sterling rounds for a unique look. Beads are 045" (1.1 mm) diameter, 5/32" (3.9 mm) long, about 240 beads per ¼ ounce.

"DYNAMITE" MICRO BEADS : These Sterling tube beads are super fine and for the most fluid look. The beads are 0.027" (0.7 mm) diameter and 3/32" (2.3 mm) long, about 1700 beads per ¼ ounce.

MICRO TWIST BEADS These Sterling tube beads are super fine and twisted to give the greatest sparkle with the most fluid liquid silver look. The beads are 0.027" (0.7 mm) diameter and 3/32" (2.3 mm) long, about 1500 beads per ¼ ounce.

Liquid Silver Type ¼ ounce ½ ounce 1 ounce Inches per ¼ oz
Traditional long $5 $9.50 $18 46
Traditional short $5 $9.50 $18 46
Twist $6 $11.75 $22 40
Micro straight $8 $15 $28 132
Micro twist $9 $17 $32 124


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