Trader Lou on January 6th, 2009

Popularity: 3% [?]

Popularity: 3% [?]

Continue reading about VIDEO: Hiddenite Mine

Trader Lou on January 6th, 2009

Popularity: 3% [?]

Popularity: 3% [?]

Continue reading about VIDEO: Emerald Hollow Mine-Gemstone Seekers Trip

Trader Lou on January 6th, 2009

Popularity: 4% [?]

Popularity: 4% [?]

Continue reading about VIDEO: North Carolina Hiddenite

Trader Lou on January 6th, 2009

How hard can it be, buying beads? Check out a bead store sometime; there are more beads than you would have imagined! So if a beader is on your list, check here before you buy!
Seed Beads – Size 11/0
Ranging widely in shape and size, the most common seed beads are Czech, [...]

Popularity: 5% [?]

Continue reading about Before You Buy Beads

Trader Lou on January 6th, 2009

Definition: Semi-Precious is a class of natural stone, one mined from the earth, that are not classed as a gemstone. Included in the semi-precious category are stones such as garnets, aquamarine, citrine, apatite, and other mineral stones. However, even diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires can be sold as semi-precious grade, and are often available as [...]

Popularity: 4% [?]

Continue reading about Definition of the Beading Term Semi-Precious

Trader Lou on January 6th, 2009

Perhaps you are a crafter in another medium but find yourself inexplicably attracted to beads and want to start beading. Maybe you’ve never held a needle before but want to get started now. Keep reading for all the tips and ideas to get you rolling, just like a beading pro!
Click Here: http://beadwork.about.com/cs/beadshowtos/ht/beadingfrsttime.htm
Popularity: 3% [?]

Popularity: 3% [?]

Continue reading about How To Start a Beading Project From Scratch

Trader Lou on January 6th, 2009

WHEN YOU GET TO STEP SIX YOU WILL HAVE RUN SEVERAL HUNDRED POUNDS OF GRAVEL. FAR MORE THAN A PROSPECTOR COULD EVER HOPE TO PAN IN ONE DAY
There are many methods of prospecting for gold in the 1990’s. The search for this precious metal includes panning, sluicing, dredging, dry washing and electronic metal detection.
Among the [...]

Popularity: 4% [?]

Continue reading about Sluicing for Gold