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Conversions

1 Inch    =    2.54 Centimeters
12 Inches =  30.48 Centimeters

1 foot     =     .30 Meter
3 feet     =     .91 Meter

3.28 feet =    1.0 Meter
9.84 feet =    3.0 Meter

2.20  lb   =     1 Kilo

1000 grams = 1 Kilo

144pieces =     1 gross
1200pieces=   1 mass		 How many beads per inch?
Round beads without spacers

4mm =  6.25 beads per inch
6mm =  4.20 beads per inch
8mm =  3.125 beads per inch
10mm =  2.5 beads per inch

Japanese Seed beads- approx
size 11 = 16 beads per inch
size 8  = 12 beads per inch
size 6  =   8 beads per inch

Stones by Month for Swarvoski Crystals
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January - Garnet
February- Amethyst
March- Aquamarine
April- Diamond or Crystal
May- Emerald
June- Lt. Amethyst and Alexandrite
July - Ruby or Siam
August- Peridot
September- Sapphire
October- White Opal or Lt. Rose
November-Topaz  
December-Blue Zircon or
 Lt. Sapphire

Needle Size Bead Size
Size 10 Matsuno and Delica Beads Size 11, Czech Seed Beads Size 11
Size 12 Matsuno and Delica Beads Size 11, Czech Seed Beads Size 11
Size 13 Toho Size 15, Czech Seed Beads Size 13 and larger

What is gold-filled?

GF - Gold Filled - a layer of 12K or 14K Gold, milled to a base metal for a long lasting gold appearance.

Wire Sizes

24g - fine
22g - medium
20g - medium heavy
18g - heavy
16g - heavier
Common Lengths
7"  -  Bracelet
9"  -  Anklet
16" - Choker or Collar
18" -  Princess
24" - Matinee