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Ceylon : A type of glass bead usually found in various colors. Ceylon bead is shiny, pearl-like and semi transparent. |
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Chain nose pliers : This pliers are round on the outside but have flat inside edges. They are good for gripping wire or a jump ring, as opposed the round-nose pliers, which are better for making loops |
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Choker : The shortest length of necklace, worn very close to the neck or sometimes high on the neck.
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Chrysocolla : Chrysocollais a very soft stone that comes in a beautiful bluish-green color. Many people call Chrysocolla the “Peace Crystal” because of its calming and soothing powers.
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Chrysoprase : Chrysoprase is a member of the quartz family and is a variety of chalcedony. It is usually found in a beautiful apple green color, but sometimes is found in a deeper green. Chrysoprase is translucent and very bright in color. Chrysoprase is believed to facilitate self-expression, courage, and the ability to use them wisely. |
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Cinnabar : A soft stone composed of mercury sulfide, cinnabar is bright or brick red in color and is often carved in intricate fashion. Today, much jewelry called cinnabar is actually a heavy molded polymer made to resemble cinnabar beads, or red lacquered wood. |
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Citrine : Citrine is a member of the Quartz family. It is a beautiful yellow gemstone with a color that ranges from light to dark. Good quality Citrine is clear, while lower grade style, like those used in beading, can have an opaque look to it. Citrine is the traditional birthstone for November. Citrine is believed to promote creativity. |

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Cord : Cord is thicker than thread and usually a woven product. Many materials are used to make cord for beading, such as satin, leather, suede, hemp, flax, silk, and nylon. |
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Crimp Beads : Crimp beads are small metal beads that you squish onto the tiger tail to make the beads stay where you want them. Can be corrugated or smooth.
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Crimping Pliers : Specialized pliers for squishing crimp beads. Recommended for those who plan to use crimp beads often.
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Crow Beads : Crow beads are similar in shape to seed beads and pony beads, but much larger and more squarest. They are cut from tubes of glass or plastic and tumbled and polished to give a smooth rounded, slightly oval finish. Crow bead size is commonly 9mm (with 5mm hole) or 6mm (with 3mm hole). They are popular for using in hair braiding, fringe, and some Native American styles of jewelry. |