Materials Information
Glass: See HERE for a colour chart.
Glass was originally a phenomena of nature in the form of volcanic obsidian. It
is believed that man-made glass was first created around 3000 BCE
Today, glass is a composition of silica (found in sand, flint or quartz) heat fused
with borates or phosphates. Most glass beads are of a type of lime-soda glass,
which means they have a lower melting point and are more easily formed into
shapes.
I use only Czechoslovakian firepolished glass beads.
Goldstone
A common misconception is that Goldstone is a semi-precious stone. And in
fact, it is classified as one in most stores. It is actually a rust coloured glass with
copper mixed in while in the liquid state.
To produce the glittery gold flecks in Goldstone, copper is added to the molten
glass. The copper crystallizes when exposed to the high heat, and makes these
small crystalline structures within the glass.
There are many variations on how Goldstone was discovered.
Semi-Precious Stones:
The pressure and heat from deep within the earth form the crystalline structure
of most semi-precious stones.
I use many different types of stones, including, but not limited to;
I am constantly looking out for more semi-precious stones I can add to my
inventory, so please keep checking back.
Victoria
Glass was originally a phenomena of nature in the form of volcanic obsidian. It
is believed that man-made glass was first created around 3000 BCE
Today, glass is a composition of silica (found in sand, flint or quartz) heat fused
with borates or phosphates. Most glass beads are of a type of lime-soda glass,
which means they have a lower melting point and are more easily formed into
shapes.
I use only Czechoslovakian firepolished glass beads.
Goldstone
A common misconception is that Goldstone is a semi-precious stone. And in
fact, it is classified as one in most stores. It is actually a rust coloured glass with
copper mixed in while in the liquid state.
To produce the glittery gold flecks in Goldstone, copper is added to the molten
glass. The copper crystallizes when exposed to the high heat, and makes these
small crystalline structures within the glass.
There are many variations on how Goldstone was discovered.
Semi-Precious Stones:
The pressure and heat from deep within the earth form the crystalline structure
of most semi-precious stones.
I use many different types of stones, including, but not limited to;
I am constantly looking out for more semi-precious stones I can add to my
inventory, so please keep checking back.
Victoria
Copper:
Copper is a pure metal element known and refined from various minerals
(malachite), or found in its natural state, since ancient times.
Copper is a pure metal element known and refined from various minerals
(malachite), or found in its natural state, since ancient times.
Here I have compiled a list of the materials and their properties. My metals are
not coated with resin, nail polish, or a shellac to allow the metal to oxidize. The
oxidization process can yield some very beautiful browns, oranges, greens and
yellows. If you wish to keep your jewelry looking new, visit my Cleaning Tips
page.
not coated with resin, nail polish, or a shellac to allow the metal to oxidize. The
oxidization process can yield some very beautiful browns, oranges, greens and
yellows. If you wish to keep your jewelry looking new, visit my Cleaning Tips
page.
Bronze:
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. Usually 88 % copper and 12 % tin.
The bronze I use is called C510 phosphor bronze.
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. Usually 88 % copper and 12 % tin.
The bronze I use is called C510 phosphor bronze.
Brass:
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Usually 70 % copper and 30 % zinc.
I use a brass called C260 cartridge brass.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Usually 70 % copper and 30 % zinc.
I use a brass called C260 cartridge brass.
Sterling Silver:
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, it is alloyed with copper for the other 7.5%
to increase durability and malleability. It is less tarnish resistant than fine silver
(99.9% pure silver), and approximately 1% lighter.
Sterling silver is used primarily in jewelry crafting because it is hypoallergenic
to the majority of the population.
Any other words describing silver, such as; nickel-plate, German silver, Hill
Tribe silver and Thai silver are NOT real sterling silver. This means it has been
excessively diluted with other metals, or is just silver colour.
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, it is alloyed with copper for the other 7.5%
to increase durability and malleability. It is less tarnish resistant than fine silver
(99.9% pure silver), and approximately 1% lighter.
Sterling silver is used primarily in jewelry crafting because it is hypoallergenic
to the majority of the population.
Any other words describing silver, such as; nickel-plate, German silver, Hill
Tribe silver and Thai silver are NOT real sterling silver. This means it has been
excessively diluted with other metals, or is just silver colour.
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