Oh My So This Is How A Ceramic Bead Is Made oooh Say It Isn't So . . .like this . . .

Ceramic Beads

Ceramic greenware beads can be piled onto the kiln shelf. But once the beads 

have been bisque-fired and then glazed, they must be suspended by stilt 

rods (also called bead rods).  Since the beads are glazed, they cannot be 

placed on  tje kiln shelf.

Stilt rods are made from the same type of wire as kiln heating elements 

though the rods are thicker than elements. The higher the temperature, the 

thicker or shorter the rod must be.

The beads must not be glazed inside the hole and around the edge of the 

hole. Otherwise they will stick to the rod. Space the beads so they do not 

touch. Suspend the stilt rods between two posts. You can also center a stilt 

rod over a horizontal post so that the rod extends past the post on each side. 

Then load an equal number of beads on each end of the rod. This is an 

efficient way to fire many beads since one short post can hold several rods.

 Be careful not to jar the kiln, or the rods could fall.

Wendy Peck of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada shares a technique that she

 learned from Grant, who works at The Sounding Stone in Winnipeg. “I was

 making beads and pendants with Southern Ice (cone 10) a few years ago. My 

pottery supplier set me up with soft firebricks and a handful of kiln element

 pins. I stuck the pins all over the soft brick, porcupine-like. I could fire quite

 a few beads and pendants on each brick, and the pins held up to the heat

 without bending.

“I first put the pins in at a steep angle, but some of the pendants slid down

and fused to the brick. So I learned to stick them in at a slight angle. Grant is

my local supplier for all things clay, and a great advisor.”

Here is a bracelet from http://www.urstylejewelry.storenvy.com made of 

ceramic beads.

Thank you Wendy Peck and Advisor Grant!!!

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Louise A Cronian, Sole Proprietor

UR Style Jewelry

Oh My Do I Dare Say 5 Step Process to Identify REAL Pearls (Go Girls xo) Say It Isn't So? oh oh

 DoIDareSay A 5 Step Process to Identify REAL Pearls are . . .

How to Identify Real Pearls

Distinguish real pearls from fake pearls. Fake pearls have many names such as faux, simulated, plastic, glass, resin and artificial.  You might also want to find real pearls yourself - but don't spoil nature because of that!

A faux pearl is generally understood to mean any sort of pearl that is made of something other than true 

nacre, be it plastic, glass, or resin. A faux pearl is not usually understood to be a cultured pearl, even though 

this is not, strictly speaking, a natural pearl. Real or cultured pearls may also be treated, either with dyes or 

special coatings, and can come from a variety of mollusks in addition to oysters. There are a few different 

ways to distinguish a faux pearl from a real pearl, and even to distinguish a cultured pearl from a real pearl,

some of which are more effective than others.

Run a pearl over the edge of your teeth.

A real pearl will feel sandy and gritty, while fake pearls have a smooth texture. 

Rub two pearls against each other.

 The layers of nacre from real pearls will leave a powdery residue.

Put the pearls under a 30x jeweler's loupe.

The surface of real pearls look scaly, while the surface of fake pearls will appear grainy.

If you have an extra pearl, cut it in half or even smash it open with a hammer.

(This is not recommended for a strung necklace, only an extra loose pearl).

The inside of real pearls consists of thin layers of nacre, that looks like the layers of an onion

Have the pearls examined or x-rayed by a certified gemologist.

The inside of real pearls consists of thin layers of nacre, that looks like the layers of an onion as shown in the graphic above.

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A few pearl items to glance at (glass pearls) hand made by http://www.urstylejewelry.storenvy.com

The first picture shows 4mm glass white pearls with charms and crystals between every 10 pearls

This bottom one is a FREE GIFT of Faux / plastic pearls as I tied it in a knot you can wear long strung with string/knotted.  Make it yours!

Thank you,

Louise A Cronian, Sole Proprietor
UR Style Jewelry
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Oh My Do I Dare Say Is Your Silver Fake or Real? See What Angela M Wheeland Says???

How to Spot Fake Silver

By Angela M. Wheeland, eHow Contributor

Purchasing silver is a valuable investment for many individuals and families. Silver is used in jewelry, coins and family heirlooms such as tea sets, flatware and serving trays. If you are considering purchasing a silver item, it is very important to ensure that your piece is authentic. Avoid paying a jeweler or commercial service a substantial amount and test the authenticity of your silver items at home.

Instructions

1. Spotting Fake Silver Jewelry

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     Look at the jewelry with a magnifying glass and locate the "925" mark. If your piece is authentic, it will contain this mark. The mark is usually located in a hidden area of the piece. A ring will contain the mark on the inside and a necklace may contain the mark on the clasp. If your jewelry does not contain the mark, it is most likely fake silver.
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     Use a silver acid test kit to verify your jewelry is authentic. You perform the test by scratching a hidden part of your jewelry and placing a drop of silver acid (or nitric acid) on the scratch. The acid will change colors if it is not authentic. Normally, the kit will include a color chart to aid in your analysis. You can purchase a silver acid test kit at stores such as Target or Wal-Mart and through the Internet

Read more: http://www.ehow.com/how_7479631_spot-fake-silver.html#ixzz2qKeWF700

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