Common Finding Colours[top]
The majority of our range of findings are available in a range of different finishes. Colours available are dependent on what particular finding you're looking at (see the individual page for information on what colours it is available in). Images shown in this table are of the colours available in tigertail - better images coming soon. Colours that we often stock are:

	Silver	The silver coating is usually either a bright silver, or a dull (antique) silver. As a general rule, our main jewellery making components (ear wires, head pins, parrot clasps, etc) are available in a bright silver colour, whilst our more decorative components (multi strand pieces, decorative metal beads, toggle clasps etc) are available in the duller, 'antique-y' finish. Photos available on the website are photos of the actual product - they usually show which kind of silver is available, as does the description.
	Gold	As with silver, the gold coating is usually either a bright gold, or a dull (antique) gold. Photos available on the website are photos of the actual product - they usually show which kind of gold is available, as does the description.
	Black	Also referred to as 'gunmetal', the black colour coating on our findings is reasonably uniform across our range, although on some findings (in particular crimps), it has a strong shine to it, making it hard to distinguish from nickel. Black does not come in an 'antique' look like the other colours available.
	Bronze	Also referred to as 'antique gold', or 'old gold', bronze has a mustard yellow look to it (that makes it sound awful, but it's not!). The bronze colour looks great with black beads, and is a great option when wanting to use gold, but not the bright gold colour.
	Nickel	Often referred to as a 'duller' silver, we have only a small range of findings available in a nickel colour. The nickel colour that we stock is very similar to the colour you see in many of the metals around the home - think of the metal colour of your knives and forks.
	Copper	The copper coating has a strong red element to it - it's almost a brown/red colour. Copper has been one of our most popular colours for a while - it teams well black beads, and often with beads that have brown though them.

Beading Links [top]

The following links are a select list of quality, informative and interesting bead-related websites, enjoy!

About.com - Jewelry Making - Up to date information on jewellery making and the techniques involved

Bead-Media - all sorts of info on different beading techniques

Birthstones Table - List of the different birthstones for each month - can be narrowed down to date of birth

Beading Forum dot com dot au - Extremely active and fun Australian beading forum

Find-Beads - Growing collection of bead resources and shops from around the world

Top-listed Beads - List of the 50 toplisted bead sites

Aussie Crafts - Selection of craft suppliers

Bead Directory - A collection of bead suppliers from across the world

The Bead Society of Victoria - Membership is open to bead fanatics from every walk of life!