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Inches to Millimeters
| Inches |
Millimeters |
| 1/16 in. |
1.5mm |
| 1/8 in. |
3mm |
| 1/4 in |
6mm |
| 3/8 in |
9mm |
| 1/2 in |
12mm |
| 5/8 in |
15mm |
| 3/4 in |
18.5mm |
| 7/8 in |
22mm |
| 1 in |
25mm |
Remember that this is a close approximation. Screen resolution
and monitor size will affect how you view the chart.
How many beads per
inch
| Bead Size |
Per Inch |
7" |
16" |
24" |
32" |
36" |
| 3mm |
8.25 |
57 |
132 |
200 |
265 |
288 |
| 4mm |
6.25 |
43 |
100 |
150 |
200 |
225 |
| 5mm |
5.00 |
35 |
82 |
124 |
160 |
180 |
| 6mm |
4.25 |
28 |
67 |
100 |
132 |
153 |
| 7mm |
3.50 |
24 |
57 |
85 |
114 |
126 |
| 8mm |
3.25 |
22 |
50 |
75 |
100 |
112 |
| 10mm |
2.50 |
18 |
40 |
60 |
80 |
90 |
| 12mm |
2.00 |
15 |
33 |
50 |
66 |
72 |
| 14mm |
1.75 |
13 |
29 |
43 |
56 |
63 |
| 16mm |
1.50 |
11 |
25 |
38 |
50 |
54 |
| 18mm |
1.25 |
10 |
23 |
34 |
45 |
50 |
| 20mm |
1.20 |
8 |
20 |
29 |
38 |
43 |
Remember to
allow for the length of your clasp. If you use spacer beads or mix
sizes, this chart may not be accurate.
Seed Bead
Sizing
Seed beads are sized in aughts, which are
different than millimeters. The most popular school of thought of
the sizing of seed beads states that the size (6/0) refers to the
number of seed beads per inch (6 beads per inch). Another sizing
theory is that the size is based on the rod used to make the beads.
The larger the number, the smaller the bead (20 is small, 3 is
large).
| Aught Size |
mm diameter |
beads per inch |
| 6/0 |
3.3 |
10 |
| 8/0 |
2.5 |
13 |
| 9/0 |
2.2 |
15 |
| 10/0 |
2.0 |
16 |
| 11/0 |
1.8 |
20 |
| 13/0 |
1.5 |
27 |
| 14/0 |
1.4 |
24 |
| 15/0 |
1.3 |
25 |
| delica |
1.8 |
20 |
Birthstone Chart
| Birth Month |
Modern |
Traditional |
Mystical |
| January |
Garnet |
Garnet |
Emerald |
| February |
Amethyst |
Amethyst |
Bloostone |
| March |
Aquamarine, Bloodstone |
Bloodstone |
Jade |
| April |
Diamond |
Diamond |
Opal |
| May |
Emerald |
Emerald |
Sapphire |
| June |
Pearl, Moonstone |
Alexandrite |
Moonstone |
| July |
Ruby |
Ruby |
Ruby |
| August |
Peridot |
Sardonyx |
Diamond |
| September |
Sapphire |
Sapphire |
Agate |
| October |
Opal, Tourmaline |
Tourmaline |
Jasper |
| November |
Yellow Topaz, Citrine |
Citrine |
Pearl |
| December |
Turquoise, Blue Zircon, Tanzanite |
Zircon, Lapis Lazuli |
Onyx |
Thread, Cord and Wire.
Silk Bead Cord - is used for beads with
smaller holes such as freshwater pearls and beads under 5mm. You can
add a designer look by using our Tri-Cord knotter, and placing knots
on either side of the pearl. Wide spectrum of colors.
Nylon Bead Cord - is used as an all purpose
bead cord. You can use Beeswax to coat the cord to keep it from
fraying and tangling when it is repeatedly threaded through metal
beads with sharp edges. Wide spectrum of colors.
Using light
colors against a dark bead will lighten that bead color... Dark
color cord will darken a light bead. Example: White cord with Garnet
bead will add to the luminosity of the bead.
Tiger
Tail - is a commonly used stringing material, and does not
require a needle.
Beadalon - is our
favorite stringing material. Unlike Tiger Tail which can sometimes
kink, Beadalon wire remains soft and pliable, even when using the
smaller beads. Beadalon is a multi-strand braided stainless steel
wire with a nylon coating.
C-Thru Translucent
Cord - is perfect for stringing Austrian Crystals, or any
light colored bead when you don't want the cord to be visible.
Stretch Magic - is a flexible clear elastic
cord. It is often used for slip-on crystal bracelets, and is a
beader's favorite as it only requires a knot to finish.
Memory Wire - is a pre-coiled stainless
steel wire that retains it shape. Very popular for wine charm
markers and bracelets.
Rattail - is a
round, satin-like cord, often used to show off one large pendant or
centerpiece as it's beautiful colors beg to be seen.
Leather Cord - is always a popular
stringing material as there is no finishing required. Simply add a
pendant or centerpiece, tie a bow and go.
Plating (Standards and
Abbreviations)
SC - Silver Color
Metal
GC - Gold Color
Metal
SP - Silver Plated Finish - over a
base metal for a Sterling Silver appearance.
GP - Gold Plated Finish - over a base metal
for a 14K Gold appearance.
SS - Sterling
Silver - .925 actual silver content.
GF -
Gold Filled - a layer of 12K or 14K Gold, milled to a base metal for
a long lasting gold appearance.
14K - .585
actual gold content.
18K - .750 actual gold
content.
Wire/Sheet Sizing Charts
| B & S Gauge |
Decimal |
Millimeter |
| 12 |
.0811 |
2.06 |
| 14 |
.0630 |
1.60 |
| 16 |
.0512 |
1.30 |
| 18 |
.0394 |
1.0 |
| 20 |
.0323 |
.82 |
| 22 |
.0252 |
.64 |
| 24 |
.0197 |
.50 |
| 26 |
.0157 |
.40 |
| 28 |
.0118 |
.30 |
| B & S Gauge |
Decimal |
Millimeter |
| 16 |
.0512 |
1.30 |
| 18 |
.0394 |
1.00 |
| 20 |
.0323 |
.82 |
| 22 |
.0252 |
.64 |
| 24 |
.0197 |
.50 |
| 26 |
.0157 |
.10 |
| 28 |
.0118 |
.30 |
| 30 |
.0110 |
.25 |
Remember
that this is a close approximation. Screen resolution and monitor
size will affect how you view our charts.
Wire Size and Temper
Wire Gauges - In reference to wire gauge
sizes, the larger the number, the smaller the diameter of the wire.
26g - extra fine - for very small and
delicate projects
24g - fine - for pearls &
most gemstones - easy to work with
22g - medium
- fairly universal for glass beads, fits some pearls and gemstones
20g - medium heavy - great for earwires, clasps
or larger beads
18g - heavy - often good for
chainmaille or when you want a heavier look
16g
- heavy - often used as a base to wrap finer wires around
14g - heavy - often used as a base to wrap
finer wire around
12g - very heavy - hard to
work with, good for rings and buckles
The most commonly used
sizes for wire wrapping are 20 to 24g.
Wire
Temper - Measures the amount of spring in the wire.
Soft - Has no spring when you bend it. Good
for making wire beads.
Half-Hard - Has some
spring, but is still malleable. Good for basic wirework. Hold its
shape well.
Hot Fix
Crystal Guidelines
| Fabrics |
120°C
250°F |
130°C
265°F |
140°C
285°F |
150°C
300°F |
160°C
320°F |
170°C
340°F |
| Cotton |
15 |
13 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
| Linen |
15 |
13 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
| Wool |
25 |
22 |
19 |
16 |
13 |
10 |
| Denim |
25 |
23 |
21 |
18 |
15 |
12 |
| Lycra |
25 |
21 |
17 |
13 |
9 |
5 |
| Silk |
14 |
13 |
11 |
9 |
7 |
5 |
Recommendations: Pressure: medium; Ironing
aids: Teflon
Please note that the temperature/time
combinations shown in the above table are guidelines only. Always
carry out tests before starting on the actual piece in order to find
the best settings for your design.
How To
Care:
Here are some basic guidelines to follow when
caring for fabric with Xilion Rose Hotfix.
Before
Washing - Turn the garment inside out. Be sure to use a
gentle wash cycle and a mild washing powder or liquid. To make sure
that the crystals are not harmed during the wash, protect them with
a soft, washing bag.
Before Drying - Turn
the garment inside out. Use a low temperature and a gentle drying
cycle. To make sure that the crystals are not harmed during the
drying cycle, protect them with a soft washing bag.
When Pressing - Set the warmed iron to
"Wool/Silk/Polyester/Viscose" Protect the clothing with a piece of
cloth as a buffer between the fabric and the iron. Be careful when
ironing, because if the iron is on for too long it can reheat the
glue on the Hotfix crystals.
Dry Cleaning -
garments with Hotfix crystals can be dry-cleaned.
Do
Not Use Chlorine Bleach |
