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Learn how to use crimp beads and crimp tubes to create strong, professional-looking bracelets and necklaces. In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to properly attach your clasp, use a wire guard, crimp your beading wire with two-step crimping pliers, and finish your design with a crimp cover. Whether you’re new to jewelry making or looking to improve the durability of your finished pieces, these simple techniques will help you create jewelry that looks beautiful and holds up to everyday wear.

Why Millimeters Are So Hard to Picture If you've ever ordered beads, chain, or findings online and thought "wait… how big is 6mm, really?" — you're not alone. Millimeters are...

A Las Vegas Activity That Isn't a Casino Everyone knows the Strip — the lights, the shows, the buffets. But after a day or two, a lot of visitors start...

Finding the perfect jewelry-making supplies just got easier. At Continental Bead Suppliers, we carry thousands of products for jewelry designers, bead stores, boutiques, and creative makers around the world. Because...

The Complete Paperclip Chain Necklace Guide for Jewelry Makers The paperclip chain necklace has earned its place as one of the most versatile staples in modern jewelry design. Named for...

Lab-tested composition data on both grades, why our components are 304, and how to answer a customer who asks which one they need.

Grace Ma lampwork beads are some of the most coveted artisan glass beads among jewelry makers. Every bead is crafted by Grace Ma herself, using premium Venetian and German glass,...

Gold and silver prices have skyrocketed over the past 18 months, reshaping the jewelry industry. Discover how modern alternatives like stainless steel, PVD vacuum-plated gold, and plated chains are becoming the future of affordable, high-quality jewelry for designers and consumers alike.

Explore effective methods for selling jewelry-making supplies without inventory using dropshipping! Learn how to dropship jewelry supplies with Continental Bead Suppliers through Shopify Collective or traditional methods for non-Shopify platforms. Choose the best option to streamline your business today!

Dropshipping jewelry supplies is a smart way to sell online without holding inventory or managing shipping. If you’re not using Shopify, this guide walks you through exactly how our traditional dropshipping process works—from listing products to white-label fulfillment—so you can sell with confidence on any platform.

Plating thickness plays a critical role in how long jewelry lasts, yet it’s one of the least transparent specifications in the industry. In this technical guide, we break down electro-plated thickness standards across common finishes and explain how PVD-plated Waterproof Gold achieves long-term durability despite being thinner. Designed for serious jewelry makers, this article provides real manufacturing data to help you choose the right finish for durability, wear, and performance.

Consigning or selling a bead collection—whether inherited, excess inventory, or from a closing bead store—requires strategic planning to maximize value and reduce hassle. Those holding large bead or jewelry supply...