2012/07/29

Wide Range of Charms Wholesale


Charms are always very important accessories for jewelry making, so charms wholesale is very popular among jewelry makers and businessmen. Charms and pendants are available in all kinds of materials and designs. You can easily get a wide range of selection for them.

Pandora charms are very popular as well as Pandora style beads and Pandora jewelries. They are produced in various materials, colors, shapes and sizes. They come in different styles—fashion, elegant, cute, sweet, cool, neutral and many others. So no matter what of beads you like, which style you love, you can easily find them on today’s jewelry market.
Cat Eye Pendants, With Rhinestone and Brass Findings
Cat Eye Pendants

Silver items are always loved deeply by people for they are not too expensive to buy but very charming. So the silver charms (sterling silver charms) are very popular too. When you walk at fashion jewelry market or search them on the internet, you will find silver charms are available in all kinds of shapes, sizes and designs. Some of them are produced by sterling only, but some are produced with other materials, such as gems, glass, rhinestones and so on. What is more, you will find the patterns on those charms are really exquisite. This type of charms is also very suitable for creating women’s jewelry. Of course, some sterling silver charms are produced for men.
Abalone/ Paua Sea Shell Pendants
Abalone/ Paua Sea Shell Pendants

As a fashionable finding, pewter charms are very hot. Everyone from teens to adults to celebrities is wearing them. It is easy to understand why they love to wear pewter charms jewelry so much. With a simple snap of a clasp you can change a charm and instantly accessorize your wardrobe and at the same time make a statement about yourself or how you feel.

Cell phone charms are sold very well too. Why? Those charms are very cute, sweet, cool and unique, even they are very small, and the number of people who have phone is countless. So, this kind of charms will help you to earn more money. Well, if you need more, you can get charm wholesale from wholesale online stores, which can help you to save more money.
Mixed Gemstone Pendants
Mixed Gemstone Pendants

If you are looking for a popular, inexpensive item to add to your jewelry store, wholesale charms is a great choice. When buying charms wholesale, different levels of discounts are often offered for different quantities and types. You will usually receive a higher discount when you purchase a greater quantity, but keep practicality in mind.

About getting discount when purchasing charms wholesale online, I would like to share some of my experiences with you all. I have purchased my pendant charms and other jewelry materials from PandaHall—a China beads, findings and gems online wholesale for more 7 years. I have placed many orders on it, and have got a high discount level now. Because I am its regular customer, and have reach its condition of high discount level. Of course, you can also get a discount even if you are new customer for them. 

2012/07/26

Idea of Creating Personalized Jewelry with Glass Pendants


Wide range of selection, cheap, adorable---they are characters of glass pendants and reasons why they are so popular with people. Glass materials in fashion jewelry market, both glass beads and glass pendants, are always play a quite important role in jewelry making and fashion trends. If someone asks what kind of jewelry should be worn in summer, I would like to say why not having a try with glass pendant jewelry.

Looking from today’s fashion jewelry market, it is not hard to find that this kind of pendant is available in all kinds of shapes. The most widely or commonly used shapes including heart, drop, leaf, butterfly, flower, snowflake, oval, square, star, cube and etc. All the shapes come in a variety of colors and sizes. You can also find many of those pendants are produced with AB color which makes the pendants looks very beautiful and fancy.  
Glass Pendants, Faceted
Glass Pendants

Do you love to wear jewelry which is unique and beautiful or makes a statement about who you are? Would you like to learn how to make unique and lovely glass pendants that reflect your own style? No doubt that the answer is YES. If so, why not purchase some glass pendants and other jewelry materials to create your own jewelry? Have no jewelry idea as just a beginner of jewelry making? Don’t worry, here is a jewelry making idea shared with you.

Earrings are always the favor for women. Here let’s make a pair of cool dangling earrings for hot summer. The materials you needs are 8pcs 6mm faceted round blue glass beads, 2pcs oval glass pendants (about 21mm wide, 43mm long), 6pcs jump rings, 8pcs ball pins, 2pcs headpins and 2pcs earring hooks. First, string all the glass beads on the ball pins (one bead, one pin), and use a plier to make pins as a loop on top of each bead. Use the same method with the two pendants. Link three jumprins together to make two dangling links for earrings, and attach two glass beads on one jump ring. And attach the glass pendants onto the bottom jump ring on each link. The last step is attaching the dangling glass earrings on the earring hooks by your plier.

Crystal Glass Earring
Crystal Glass Earring
A pair of beautiful earrings has created. The steps are very easy, even to beginners of jewelry making, right? You can also change the materials to create your own personalized earrings. You may also get new inspiration from this idea. No matter what kind of change you will do, just purchase some glass pendants and other jewelry materials to start, and enjoy your jewelry making. 

2012/07/24

Why Organza Bags Are So Popular


My best friend’s birthday is coming. I have chosen a special birthday gift for her, but have no idea about the suitable gift bag.” “I want to present some chocolates to my girlfriend, and need a special package for them, but what kind of package can let the chocolates look like special?” “I have a jewelry gift for my mom, but have no suitable jewelry bag or box for presenting.” “I have to present some gifts to my guests on my wedding, but don’t know what kind of jewelry bags will be perfect.” Have you met any similar problem? I am sure many people have met, or having one of those problems. Organza bags are a good choice for presenting or packing these gifts.
Organza Bags, Rectangle
Organza Bags

What are organza bags? These present bags are the product from glass and timber extract. Organza bags could be huge or small in size, and usually produced with various patterns in a plenty of colors. Some huge organza present bags are used in large item like vase. However, a lot of the organza present bags are small in measurement and used to fill simple yet pretty souvenirs. The souvenirs will vary from food to non-food items. As these bags are available in various colors and sizes, you have a wide range of selection with them. For example, white organza bags are suitable for weddings while black bags can be used for any occasions.

Why organza bags are so popular? Beautiful colors and delicate designs are the reasons. But they are not the sole reasons. Followed are the unique features of organza bags.
Practicality—organza bags are generally considered as the best “fabric wrappers” for present. As we said above that these bags are suitable for many items, such as jewelry beads, jewelry gifts, chocolates, candies, dried flowers, even pastries. The beautiful organza bags will let these items look more beautiful or delicious.
Organza Bags
Organza Bags

Protection—many people may not realize this advantage of these bags. Organza bags served as a protection case that prevents your gift from dirt and dust. This is just because materials of these bags are made of high wood or glass fiber. This material can efficiently absorb dust and dirt, and the present will stay fresh and clean. And that is why many jewelry makers like to use this kind of bags to store their jewelry beads, some findings and jewelry designs.

Environmental Protection—they are considered environment-friendly products and cause no harm to human and earth. Today, more and more people have environmentally friendly concepts, and prefer to use organza bags. This cool bag can be recycled which you can use it to fill other items like outdated items.

From the above, Do you think organza bags are the best bags for many gifts and occasions? And do you want to purchase some? Today, you can easily find them on fashion jewelry market. And you can get a huge range of selection about them if you purchase them from online stores. 

2012/07/23

How to Make Headpin Charms with Headpins


I am sure most of people know what headpins are, no matter you like to create jewelry or not. As essential jewelry finding for jewelry making, headpins are widely used in create headpin charms for bracelets, necklaces and earrings. These pins are available in different colors and sizes, you can easily find what you need for your projects.
Iron Headpins
Iron Headpins


What is a headpin charm? It is any dangly sort of drop constructed on a headpin. Most people start making headpin charms for earrings, but they are also great for charm bracelets because you can wire wrap to securely attach them. If you were to use a jump ring or split ring on your charm bracelets, there is always the risk of the ring pulling apart unless you solder the ring. And we also said that making stringing bracelets or necklaces is the easiest way to start your jewelry making, so you can string a bracelet and just attach a headpin charm on the extended chain of bracelet.
Brass Ball Headpins
Brass Ball Headpins

Using headpin to make a headpin charm is a “techie thing”. The essential step is making a loop. Let us take a 6mm bicone crystal bead and a headpin about 4cm for example. Put the bead on the pin, then grip the pin about 3mm past the end of the bead with round nose pliers. While firmly holding the bead at the bottom of the pin with one hand, gently twist your other wrist to bend the pin 90 degrees to form a right angle. With the round nose pliers still on the headpin at the point of the bend, use your fingers to wrap the tail of the headpin around the round nose pliers to form a full loop. Bring the wire tail all the way around the nose of the plier to create a nice, round loop. In order to let this loop look more beautiful, you can continue coiling the pin tail around the base until the bottom coil is flush against the top of the bead. Snip the excess pin tail with your flush cutters. A simple bead headpin charm is finished. Just attach it to extended chain of your bracelet, which will add more beauty for your stringing bracelet. And it is not just a simple stringing bracelet any more.

It is also very suitable for beginners of jewelry making to get start, although it needs to use a simple wire wrap technique. Practice makes perfect--he more you practice, the better you will do. So you will need more headpins for both practice and jewelry projects. Purchase them from online wholesale stores can save a lot of money and time if you purchase them with other jewelry materials together. 

2012/07/19

Jewelry Making Supplies---Essential Materials for Jewelry Making


Jewelry making is a very popular hobby for many people, but for the beginners, it may be an intimidating hobby. They may wonder where to get jewelry making ideas and jewelry making supplies.

Today’s jewelry making requires a little skills and a lot of creativity. As with any hobby, the best place to start is with a little education. Some jewelry beads retail stores offer classes on making jewelry, and these classes should explain what jewelry making supplies and tools you will need to get started. And also, books and tutorials are available that are filled with jewelry making ideas. You can also find many free videos about teaching how to make jewelry on the internet.

Whether you are a novice in jewelry making or you have been crafting jewelry and beading bracelets for years, you need quality jewelry making supplies to create beautiful necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and more. With the right beading supplies, jewelry making tools and other jewelry findings, you are sure to craft stunning pieces for your own collection and as gifts for others. Many people like to wear necklaces and bracelets, both men and women. But don’t limit your jewelry making skills to necklaces and bracelets. Earrings are one of the most favorites fashion for women. Try out different earring styles when you are making jewelry for yourself or your friends. Different styles of hooks, ear wires, hoops and posts are everywhere in the online stores, as are instructions if you are unsure of how to make jewelry as delicate as earrings.
Brass Pendants
Brass Pendants

If you want to start your own jewelry business, what you need to get are jewelry beads and making supplies. The larger the business, the more beads you need. So the wise choice for you to get your beads and jewelry making supplies is purchase them from online wholesale stores. There is a reason why so many people search on the internet for jewelry making supplies. The first thing is that there is a variety of selection that you can hope to get at your local jewelry stores. If you are looking for wires to make jewelry, then you really are spoiled for choice there. And you can get much lower wholesale prices.

When choosing your beads and jewelry making supplies, remember to research the company before making a decision. It is always wise to ask a fellow jewelry business owner who they would recommend. If this supplier gets good reviews from fellow artisans, then you generally can depend on that supplier. My regular supplier PandaHall.com was recommended by several fellows. And it is really reliable and professional as they said. 

2012/07/15

Versatile Beads for Jewelry Making


Beads for jewelry making are available in various materials, for example, gemstones, glass, wood, metal, acrylic, polymer clay and many others. All the jewelry beads are produced in all kinds of shapes, colors and sizes. They are essential jewelry materials for jewelry making.

About the beads for jewelry making, glass beads, gemstone beads, lampwork beads, acrylic beads, European style beads and metal beads are the most popular jewelry beads all the time. Beads are the small, usually cylindrical decorations that can b e attached together or to a base to form pieces of jewelry. Most are made with a hole through the middle that allows them to be strung on a string or wire. Beads can be simple or quite ornate.
Colorful Acrylic Beads, Bead in Bead
Acrylic Beads

Today, beads jewelry making has become a very popular hobby. However, before that first trip to the bead shop, it is important to understand beading materials, especially the beads for jewelry making as beads are the primary component for any jewelry. Beads are made of different materials so that you have a wide range of selection. The choice depends on the look desired and the amount of money available to spend. As all the beads are available in various colors, shapes and sizes, choosing just the right ones to match an outfit or as the perfect hand-made gift is magically creative. The first trip to the bead shop can be an incredible sensory experience, and to avoid impulse spending, it is best to have a color family in mind and a general idea of the piece to be created. Looking through magazines, catalogs, and beading books is a good way to generate ideas.
Resin European Style Beads
Resin European Style Beads

Making beaded jewelry is a wonderfully creative, artistic crafts. In fact, the beads for jewelry making are pieces of art in their own right. However, the creative process is certainly enhanced with the proper tools and materials. It is best for beginner to approach that first project with all the right jewelry tools and materials in hand. Beaded jewelry making is a popular form of jewelry crafting. Bead making supplies can be found in all the jewelry beads stores. But the small retail jewelry beads stores are unable to offer you a large range of selection for jewelry beads, jewelry findings and jewelry tools, and the retail prices for all the materials are not cheap, even costly. If you want to create more fabulous jewelry designs without breaking your banks, purchasing all the jewelry materials from wholesale stores is a wise choice. Of course, choosing a reliable supplier is the most important thing. 

2012/07/09

Wholesale Loose Gemstone Cabochons to Create One-of-a Kind Jewelry


Love to wear gemstone rings, necklaces, earrings or other gemstone jewelries? Gemstone cabochons are widely used in making these jewelry pieces. Gemstone cabochons have been produced in a number of shapes ranging from oval to round to pear to many other fancy shapes like heart, triangle, marquise and etc.
Natural Rhodochrosite Cabochons
Natural Rhodochrosite Cabochons

Many jewelry makers may not know how the gemstone cabochons are produced, especially the beginners. The rough gemstone is first pre-shaped by hand on a place coated with diamond powder, rotating on lap by a motor (generally 800 R.P. or more). The pre-shaping is done manually by hand keeping in mind the inclusions, cracks, and cleavage. After pre-shaping, the dome shape is stuck on a stick for fine shaping and smoothing the surface. The smoothing of the surface is very critical for the polish to be good. After the fine shaping, the polishing is done by diamond powder mixed with oil on a polishing lap. The polishing in most gemstones is done on Sandalwood. At one time all gems were shaped as cabochons. Today most gems are faceted, but some are still cut as cabochons, because they have special optical qualities or are too opaque to facet.

Many jewelry makers advise to buy loose gemstone cabochons instead of pre-set jewelry. Why? There are many reasons, but basically it boils down to value and choice. When buying your gemstone cabochons, you can be sure they are worth your money. Loose cabochons are less expensive, and you can really see what you are paying for. A cabochon setting will hide the inclusions inside a gem, and can deepen or brighten its color. With a loose stone, you can much more easily inspect the gem and see it for what it really is. The second advantage is getting wide choices. You are free to pick the exact color, cut, shape and variety of the cabochon for the setting of your dreams. You can experience the joy of creating your very own, one of a kind jewelry design.

On today’s fashion jewelry market, you will find a wide range of selection of gemstone cabochons, including turquoise, amber, agate, jade, tiger eye, green aventurine, amethyst, black stone, ametrine, coral, fluorite, howlite, rose quartz, jasper, mookaite and many others. All of them are available in various shapes, sizes and colors. As they are belonging to different kinds of stones, some of them have vivid patterns inside or on surfaces. You can purchase them from your local small jewelry stores, but I would like to say you’d better to purchase them from online wholesale stores if you would like to get cheap prices and wider range of selection. 

2012/07/06

Beading Supplies Work Well for Jewelry Making


You cannot without beading supplies when you do jewelry making. When you found the right beads, you need the right jewelry tools to get the job done. Choose the correct beading supplies will let your jewelry making become easier and your jewelry shows more successful. So, it is obvious that these supplies play a quite important role in jewelry making and jewelry shows.
Bracelet Box with a Flower
Bracelet Box with a Flower

Beading supplies involve all kinds of jewelry displays, jewelry box, storage & packaging, jewelry tools and other special tools. Jewelry displays including necklaces displays, bracelet displays, ring displays and earring displays. Of course, there are some special designed displays for other fashion decorations, such as for hair decorations, brooches etc. All the displays come in different materials, for example, cardboard, velvet, plastic, leatherette, iron, paper, wood, gesso, organic glass and etc. These displays are designed in various shapes, sizes and colors.
Black Gesso Display Stand
Black Gesso Display Stand

About storage and packaging, various materials, colors, designs and sizes are available. Many times you need to keep jewelry components separated to avoid scratching, prevent silver from being tarnished, package items for resale or sort beads, these storages and packaging bags are your best choices. Some paper bags or pouches are very suitable for using as jewelry gift bags; and some of them have printed pictures with holiday themes on them. Well, some beaders may need a container to take the bead materials from one place to another place to have a show or something else, a plastic storage or box with lid is very suitable as it is light and safety for your beads. You will find their nice designs and wonderful usages will make your life colorful.

Every woman should have her own jewelry box for her favorite jewelry decorations. Jewelry box also is a good component for jewelry gifts. I want to remind some people who “look down on” jewelry box that don’t ignore the impact of jewelry box when you present a jewelry piece for someone as gift. A beautiful and suitable box will earn some points for your gift and favorable impression from the accepter.
Glass Beads Containers

Without jewelry tools, you are unable to create beautiful, unique and complicated jewelry designs. Various jewelry pliers, needles, glue gun, scissors, bead reamers, plastic spools and some other tools are very useful in jewelry making. Each tool has its special usage, so choose the correct jewelry tool will help you create jewelry perfectly and easily.

All the beading supplies are easy to get. Purchasing them from your local jewelry stores is convenient. But don’t forget that you need purchase other jewelry materials, such as jewelry beads and jewelry findings for your projects, and purchase them from wholesale online stores can save you time and money. What is more, these wholesale online stores can also offer you all kinds of beading supplies. So why not purchase them together to enjoy your one-stop shopping?

2012/07/04

How to Choose Correct Beading Wire


Beading wire is essential jewelry material for jewelry making. But to some jewelry beginners, they have no idea about what kind of beading wire is suitable for their jewelry project as there are different types and each have their special usage. Today, you will find answer here.

Beading wire, beading wire, stringing wire and/or tiger tail—in whatever you call, it is one of the most essential raw materials for making jewelry. There are several types of string materials available. About how to choose the correct beading wire, you have to consider the following elements—the jewelry design, type of beads you will use and the method you will use for jewelry making. Well, you need to know the various types first.

Beading wire is used for stringing beads. This is braided, twisted type of wire that is excellent for all beading projects. It normally has a protective coating on it so it is good choice for heavier beads. And the jewelry tool you need to cut this wire to size is flush cutters. Choose high strand count wire for rough and big beads, which will help for a long lasting effect. This wire is usually coated with plastic or nylon, and comes in various colors.

Tiger tail is a widely beading wire, and less expensive. This wire is best for heavy beads, but please keep in mind that don’t use tiger tail with pearls as they will destroy the pearls. However, tiger tail is not suitable for beading weaving jewelry projects.
Brass Wire
Brass Wire

As a beginner, you must to know that jewelry wire is not beading wire exactly. Jewelry wires are made of single strands of metal. They are available in round, half round, square, twisted shapes. Jewelry wires are used to making wire wrapping project, jump rings, earring hooks and eye pins. So don’t mix up the two different wires.

Well, if you want to create a complex jewelry project, you may need to use several different wires or threads for different jewelry beads. But getting them together is quite easy. Purchase them from online wholesale stores to save time and money is a wise choice, and becoming more and more popular among jewelry designers and retailers. If you have decided to purchase them from online stores, findings a reliable supplier is the most important thing you need to do first, and I would like to recommend my supplier—PandaHall.com, who is a leading China beads, jewelry and gems online wholesaler, to you. May you enjoy your jewelry making.