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Bunny and egg designs and flower beads are great for the
Easter and spring jewellery. We have a whole category of
flower beads made from all stones and material. Some millefiori,
some agate, some jade and some metal. Choose pastel
colours and mix them to make a bright, light, design.
Pearls are also popular this time of year, along
with all types of crystal and jade.
 These all produce a bright,
high-key look. White, yellows, greens and pinks
look good, giving a spring-like feel. Colourful
seed beads can be used to cover eggs and other objects
to give an Easter look. Why not give a loved one a
pearl necklace for an Easter present - she will look so
good wearing it on Easter Day. Plus, flower bead
bracelets and earrings are so easy to make too. Happy
Easter!
     
For ideas, see what others are
making this Easter on
Elsy
See all our Flower Beads at
MrBead.com
or
MrBead.co.uk
 The name chrysoprase (rhymes with
bliss and craze) is from a Greek word meaning Golden
Leek. It is the rarest of the chalcedony group of gem
quartzes and its bright even colour and texture is ideal
for beads.
Chrysoprase was popular in the time of the
Greeks and Romans when it was cut into cameos - the
Egyptians used it with lapis jewellery and even to
decorate beads. In Europe until the middle of the last
century it was used lavishly, when deposits mined in
Silesia exhausted and it became expensive. The Book of
Revelations (21:20) describes the holy city of Jerusalem
with its 12 walls decorated with precious gemstones, the
tenth being chrysoprase.
    According
to an 11th Century Byzantine manuscript, chrysoprase
strengthens vision and relieves internal pain.
Metaphysically, it brings a sense of grace, helping
meditative, calmness and acceptance of oneself and
others. It is believed to encourage positive outcome,
helping to heal a broken heart, the heart itself, the
reproductive organs, and fertility. And in the East,
Chrysoprase is said to balance yin-yang and encourage
the heart chakra bringing energy to the physical body.
Astrologically, chrysoprase is associated with the
zodiac signs of Gemini and Cancer.
    Chrysocolla
is very similar to chrysoprase, but usually has more
blue colouring. Both stones look great beside turquoise
in a necklace or bracelet - giving a bright natural
appearance.
To see all our Chrysoprase &
Chrysocolla click
MrBead.com or
MrBead.co.uk
Bead Polishing
  To
ensure your beads are nice and shiny, we polish them in
a tumbler.
The machine vibrates for a few hours at a time rubbing
the beads against little rock chips, polishing granules
or wood chips and balls of polish. The harder the stone,
the more abrasive material we add in the tumbler.
These machines are noisy and make a lot of dust, so we
put them outside on our balcony in China!
Shiny beads look much more appealing, and therefore make
jewellery that will sell better for you.
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