Abstract: Methods and systems for casting and thermoplastically forming bulk metallic glass articles are described. A molten alloy can be fed into a mold with a three-dimensional shape and a cavity. The mold is configured such that multiple two-dimensional cross sections of the cavity of the mold are different from one another in multiple first mathematical planes intersecting the cavity displaced from one another in a direction normal to the mathematical planes intersecting the cavity. Cooling the molten alloy in the mold provides one or more near net shape bulk metallic glass castings, can be thermoplastically formed using forms at a temperature above Tg to provide a bulk metallic glass article with a desired final shape.

Abstract: A method of decorating an element. This method includes the steps of: taking the element (1, 11, 21, 31), the element including anchoring (7) for improving the securing of the decoration (5) to the element; making a mask (4) of the desired thickness of the decorations (5), and having at least one opening (4?); placing the at least one opening in the mask (4) against the place to be decorated so as to form at least one mold (4?, 6, 6?, 6?, 100); filling the at least one mold with an at least partially amorphous material via hot forming; and removing the mask (4).

Abstract: An article is formed of one or more Lacrosse netting materials. In the case of two nettings, one is placed behind the other in a staggered arrangement. A Lacrosse shooting string is interwoven between the openings of the netting material to from an article as a sports memorabilia item to be worn. The shooting string can be pulled together and tied at its end in order to adjustably fit the wearer's neck, waist, and wrist, depending on whether the article is, for example, a necklace, belt or bracelet. A metal or plastic or other suitable material plate with a name, design, logo on it to promote and advertise a product or for any other purposes or to enhance decorative appearance of the article. This plate can be affixed at preferably the center of the front surface of the article by adhesive material or by any other known affixation technique.

Abstract: A mesh structure to which is mounted one or more ornamental stones. The mesh structure includes a series of chain links that are inter-woven. A thin metallic film in the form of a solder layer is hardened onto the surface of the mesh structure so as to make the mesh structure rigid. One or more settings are drilled into the rigid mesh structure, and a stone is disposed in each of the settings that are provided. A series of prongs are formed about the periphery of each of the so-disposed stones by up-setting the mesh.

Abstract: The invention provides a jewellery product comprising a plurality of filling items trapped in an open-mesh shell. The shell comprises a plurality of mesh openings through which the filling items are unable to pass, and at least one filling opening through which the filling items are able to pass. The filling opening is occluded by an occluding member to trap the filling items within the shell. The invention further provides a method of making the jewellery product.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using a bead weaving device for assisting manufacturing by jewelry makers and facilitating the positioning, stringing, cross-weaving, peyote chain maille, and accurate sizing for but not limited to necklaces, bracelets, and other hand woven beaded products. The bead weaving device includes the following components: an inclined sizing plate optionally including an imperial-measure graduated scale and/or a metric-measure graduated scale, a brass toggle half securer, a stabilizer, a support base and removably couplable peyote block attachment and a support arm. The support base of the device is adapted for use on the lap of a user or on the surface of a substrate such as a table.

Abstract: An article of jewelry including a body having an outer major surface and a decorative pattern formed on the outer surface of the body, the pattern including pairs of intersecting grooves and an optically transparent synthetic decorative element that includes admixed glitter, diamond dust, or both formed in a respective well created by the intersection of each pair of intersecting grooves.

Abstract: This invention is a method to attach beads to garments. The process is as follows: draw the art work, digitize the drawing and write it in a Laser cutting machine language, using a high heat resistance material, cut the material to the same shape as artwork, glue fabric on the back of screen to prevent beads from falling through, dip the screen in a container of beads in which the beads would fill up the holes and stay only where the cut holes are and where the beads extend beyond material. Laying the fabric on top of the pattern that have the beads and apply top heat with a lot of pressure, so the plastic bead portion that is sticking out of the screen melts into the fabric and bonds to it in seconds creating a beautiful beaded design that would have taken hours and days to make using the traditional sewn-on beading methods.

Abstract: A flexible jewel pouch for holding a jewel, comprising a metal mesh dimensioned to hold the jewel therein, having a top opening and having a plurality of apertures, the largest aperture being smaller than the jewel; a mesh carrying arrangement slidingly attached to the mesh along the top opening, wherein when the jewel is placed in the mesh, the mesh suspends from the mesh carrying arrangement and the weight of the jewel causes the mesh carrying arrangement to at least partially close the top opening of the mesh thereby securing the jewel therein.

Abstract: A collar, having a support band with a first and a second end, a scented material, and a connection arrangement on the support band, the connection arrangement configured to hold the first and the second end in a desired configuration, wherein the support band has a scent providing arrangement to store a scented material to disperse a scent into an environment around an animal.

Abstract: An article of jewelry including a body having an outer major surface and a decorative pattern formed on the outer surface of the body, and a method for forming the decorative pattern, the pattern including pairs of intersecting grooves and an optically transparent synthetic decorative element formed in a respective well created by the intersection of each pair of intersecting grooves.

Abstract: An article of jewelry including a body having an outer major surface and a decorative pattern formed on the outer surface of the body, and a method for forming the decorative pattern, the pattern including pairs of intersecting grooves and an optically transparent synthetic decorative element formed in a respective well created by the intersection of each pair of intersecting grooves.

Abstract: An accessory in the form of a metal-wire meshed tube body having a dual structure is provided wherein a metal-wire meshed tube body with fine mesh density is incorporated inside a metal-wire meshed tube body with coarse mesh density.

Abstract: A semi-finished article with an interlinked structure for the goldsmith and costume jewelry field comprising two chains arranged side-by-side in the same plane, spaced apart from each other and connected with each other by means of a plurality of crosspieces extending from a link of one chain to a link of the other chain.

Abstract: A jewelry bead has a rigid hollow body with an exterior wall of a first metal and a covering of a second metal whose color is different from that of the first metal. The covering overlies one or more selected areas of the wall so as to define an all-metal substantially level color pattern on the bead.

Abstract: A mesh jewel comprising a mesh formed by at least one metallic wire section (4) arranged along a mesh surface, wherein the mesh comprises nodes located at adjoining wire section parts of the at least one wire section (4). At least some of the nodes are formed with a node element (1) comprising a pin (2) arranged in cross direction to the mesh surface and structure for preventing displacement in an axial direction of the pin (2) of the wire section parts adjoining the pin (2) of the node element (1). The inventive method for manufacturing the mesh jewel comprises the steps of forming a mesh with at least one metallic wire section (4) by arranging it along a mesh surface, wherein the mesh comprises nodes at adjoining wire section parts of the at least one wire section (4).

Abstract: Articles fabricated from prefabricated strings of beads. The strings of beads are joined perpendicularly by applying pressure such that the cords cross and remain crossed due to the tension in the cords. The strings of beads are thus assembled into a mesh or fabric, two such fabrics being optionally interleaved to form a denser fabric; the strings are also assembled into items so as to fit a person's body or cover some other article. The strings of beads are also formed into loops, and formed into fringes to further adorn the articles. Many colors and styles of strings of beads are assembled, both singly and in combination, and designs are incorporated into the articles, producing multiple appearances. A great variety of articles are produced, including all manner of clothing, flags, bags, containers, novelties, wraps, etc.

Abstract: A beading pattern surface which contains spaces (60) formed by predetermined horizontal lines (40) and predetermined vertical lines (20), and an accompanying method for using the beading pattern surface. The spaces formed by the horizontal and vertical lines are no less than the nominal size of the beads to be used with the beading pattern in constructing the beadwork, and are generally larger in at least one orientation. The spaces of the beading pattern surface may be of different configurations, corresponding to the placement of beads in different beading stitches, and of different sizes, corresponding to the different sizes of beads used. The beading surface may be made of a variety of materials and may have a variety of properties useful for executing beadwork. The beading pattern surface may be used with the accompanying beading method as a means for following patterns, for producing consistent tension, and for improving output and quality of beadwork.

Abstract: A unique wire weaving method using a new wire weaving tool that holds a multiplicity of wires in place during the weaving process. The tool includes a shaft supporting a head with a plurality of wire receiving holes disposed substantially equally thereabout. Normally, a multiplicity of metal wires form a dangling, unwieldy mass of threads and strings, which hamper the weaving process. The present tool allows the wires to be held to the shaft of the tool after they have been bent inwardly from the head, thus locking them in place about the shaft.

Abstract: Methods of using carnival beads to create twisted bead structures. A plurality of primary bead strands and shorter Prep pieces are twisted together in order to create quaternary structures having particular three-dimensional configurations. The structures can be interlocked together to form larger structures. The twisted beads can be coated with a protective coating.

Abstract: Band-like jewellery is described and comprises a core formed by an elongate compressed and hammered chain, the width of which is variable along its length and which is covered externally by a continuous strip wound in a spiral on the core.

Abstract: A flexible metal strip for making bracelets made up of a plurality of identical elements of hexagonal section arranged side by side and interconnected by link devices. Each element comprises a bottom piece and a top piece superposed thereon. The top piece is annular and surrounds a sleeve which extends axially from the top face of the bottom piece and which is used for crimping the top piece on the bottom piece. Each link device is constituted by a triangularly-shaped ring which links together three adjacent elements. The link element is received in radial grooves formed in the top faces of the bottom pieces of said three adjacent elements.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is formed of an elongated wire which is being bendable between a straight shape and an arcuate shape, a length of cord-like material braided circumferentially about the wire. The article of manufacture may be made of different lengths so as to serve different purposed such as a bracelet, a ring, or a hair band.