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z.PP Size and SS Size – Stone Sizes

September 27, 2013 by Helena Asmus Lim Filed Under: JEWELRY MAKING INFO

Swarovski Stone Sizes as well as other crystal, stones, rhinestones, and flatbacks are often given the mysterious PP and/or SS sizing.  PP and SS size terminology is a throwback from earlier times but is still extensively used by most industry leaders today.  You can use our indispensable Swarovski Stone Sizes Chart to easily convert PP and/or SS sizing in millimeters and inches.

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z.Swarovski Stone Sizes Chart

September 27, 2013 by Helena Asmus Lim Filed Under: General Swarovski, Jewelry Charts, JEWELRY MAKING INFO, SWAROVSKI COMPONENTS

Swarovski Stone Sizes Chart

Swarovski Stone Sizes Chart

Swarovski uses PP and SS stone sizing as a very specific measurement for their high quality round stones.  Without a Swarovski Stone Sizes Chart, it would be very difficult and confusing to estimate the size of Swarovski stones in millimeter and/or inches.

PP stands for “Pearl Plate” and SS stands for “Stone Size”. Discover why we have the PP and SS sizes for round stones.

The Swarovski Stone Sizes chart here is a very handy conversion guide, specifically for Swarovski crystals and stones.  The information in the chart has been sourced from Swarovski™.

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z.Beaded Crochet Bracelet How To

September 27, 2013 by Helena Asmus Lim Filed Under: Bracelets/Cuffs, CREATIONS, Crochet - How To, HOW TO, Necklaces

This beaded crochet bracelet is very fun to make and invites an endless array of possible variations in color, yarn type, beads and crystals.

This was done in a set: beaded crochet bracelets and finger crochet necklaces.  The set is designed to be colourful, modular and interchangeable. Each item can be worn singularly or in combination.

There is no need of clasps or fasteners. Not even for the crochet bangles as each has enough of a stretch to go over hands comfortably.

Beaded Crochet Bracelet
Beaded Finger Crochet Necklace
Beaded Finger Crochet Necklace (CH0296)

This modular crochet jewelry set (CH0296) includes 3 beaded (finger) crochet necklaces and 3 seamless beaded crochet bracelets.

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z. How To Finger Crochet a Cord

September 27, 2013 by Helena Asmus Lim Filed Under: Crochet - How To, HOW TO

I love finger crochet cords.  They are really fun to make and they can be extremely versatile – adapting themselves from very functional lives to very decorative styles.

These two pictures below show not only my love of bright colors, my love of finger crochet cords, but also my love of adding beads to them.  And need I add, sparkly beads.  And what better beads than Swarovski crystal beads right?

Beaded Finger Crochet Necklace
Beaded Finger Crochet Necklace
Beaded Finger Crochet Necklace
Beaded Finger Crochet Necklace


(When I write up the post on these Finger Crochet necklaces, I will link it from here.  Or if I forget, then do a search for CH0296 and you should be able to find that post once it is up.)

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z.Wire Gauge Chart: Conversion Table

September 20, 2013 by Helena Asmus Lim Filed Under: Jewelry Charts, JEWELRY MAKING INFO

Wire Gauge Chart

Wire Gauge Chart

A useful handy Wire Gauge Chart which quickly lets you convert wire gauges to inches and millimeters.  Covers the AWG and SWG gauge rating systems.


 

Jewelry Wire Gauge Chart

Jewelry Wire Gauge Chart – Convert Gauge to Inches/Millimeters
AWG SWG
Gauge Size Ø in inches Ø in mm Ø in inches Ø in mm
0 0.325 8.252 0.324 8.229
1 0.289 7.348 0.3 7.619
2 0.258 6.543 0.276 7.01
3 0.229 5.827 0.252 6.40
4 0.204 5.189 0.232 5.892
5 0.182 4.621 0.212 5.384
6 0.162 4.115 0.192 4.876
7 0.144 3.665 0.176 4.470
8 0.129 3.264 0.16 4.064
9 0.114 2.906 0.144 3.657
10 0.102 2.588 0.128 3.251
11 0.091 2.304 0.116 2.946
12 0.0801 2.052 0.104 2.641
13 0.072 1.829 0.092 2.336
14 0.064 1.628 0.080 2.032
15 0.057 1.450 0.072 1.829
16 0.051 1.291 0.064 1.625
17 0.045 1.15 0.056 1.422
18 0.040 1.024 0.048 1.219
19 0.036 0.912 0.040 1.016
20 0.032 0.813 0.036 0.914
21 0.029 0.724 0.032 0.812
22 0.025 0.643 0.028 0.711
23 0.023 0.574 0.024 0.609
24 0.020 0.511 0.022 0.558
25 0.018 0.455 0.020 0.508
26 0.016 0.404 0.018 0.457
27 0.014 0.361 0.016 0.416
28 0.013 0.320 0.015 0.375
29 0.011 0.287 0.014 0.345
30 0.010 0.254 0.012 0.315
32 same thickness as general sewing thread

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