Discover what is a cabochon and get several ideas for how to use these gemstones and other materials to make beautiful DIY jewelry. If you’ve heard the word “cabochon” before, I bet several questions came to mind afterward. First of all, what is a cabochon? How do you even pronounce the word properly? And, how do you use cabochons for… Read More

Discover what are beads made of and how they are made. They are composed of all different types of materials ranging from plastic to glass. Beads are made of many different types of material. In ancient history, they were made using a variety of natural components e.g. bone, wood, seed etc. As time progressed, humans developed techniques to create synthetic… Read More

Discover the various types of drilled beads and the best way to use each one. I guess it should go without saying but you can’t make beaded jewelry without beads. They come in all shapes and sizes. Some have holes and others don’t. The holes in beads are actually drilled a number of ways. These drilling styles result in very… Read More