Global Beads recently launched a new Pinterest page, an online pin board to organize and collect all the things we love. Check out our new page to see the products and items that inspire us. Here are some of the boards you’ll see on Pinterest: Beading on a Loom – Everything you want to know… Continue Reading
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Posted by globalbeads on April 11, 2013
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Braided Bracelet Class Review
Posted by globalbeads on February 17, 2013
A student at one of our Braided Bracelet classes recently posted about her experience on the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce website. We’ve posted an excerpt of her review. Read the teaser and then visit the website to read the entire review. I went to a jewelry making class this week at Global Beads. It… Continue Reading
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Pick of the Week: Ricks Beading Loom
Posted by globalbeads on August 15, 2012
This week’s Pick of the Week is Ricks Beading Loom, a new product at Global Beads, Inc. It’s a new concept in looming, and a significant one at that! Unlike traditional looms, which leave you with multiple warp threads to weave into your design, Ricks Beading Loom leaves you with only 2 warp threads at the… Continue Reading
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Size Info for Beading Thread
Posted by globalbeads on May 24, 2012
Silk Size Chart for Beadsmith and Gudebrod Brands Size 00 0 A B C D E F FF FFF Diameter inches (mm) .005 (.0127) .006 (.152) .007 (.178) .008 (.203) .0108 (.274) .012 (.305) .0128 (.325) .0137 (.348) .015 (.381) .0165 (.419) 1/2 ounce spool length (yds) 700 600 425 390 310 260 200… Continue Reading
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Metal Distinctions
Posted by globalbeads on December 13, 2011
Gold-Filled Gold-filled jewelry, also known as “rolled gold” or “rolled gold plate” is composed of a solid layer of gold bonded with heat and pressure to a base metal such as brass. Some high quality gold-filled pieces have the same appearance as 14 karat (58%) gold. In the USA the quality of gold filled is defined… Continue Reading
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