Mother of pearl (MOP) is a valued substance that forms the lining of shells in some offreshwater and seawater mollusks. MOP is categorized by the opalescent substance of the shell. Shells – MOP is created by secretion of mollusks and composed of an alternative layer of calcium carbonate and conchiolin.  With these composition, it will give a different reflect of colors to the light. It can create a complete rainbow color on light reflection depend ontype of creature and their living environment. This Shells-MOP is used for various decorative purposes, including human fashion jewelry. Jewelry made by this Shells – MOP is always elegant piece according to its light reflection. The piece can always give a simple and unfading look with unique character. One good thing about this MOP jewelry is about its lifetime, the piece will stay for a lifetime. It will be able to pass from generation to the next without any problem.

There are many types of shells that will give a different look for the Shells – MOP as follow.

1. White mother of pearl: this type is obtainable from the pearl bearing oyster. It will perform a high light reflective quality compare with other types.

2. Iridescent mother of pearl: this type will be present in the form of pinks and greens format.

3. Chip mother of pearl: this type is coming with multicolored types, easy to differentiate from the others.

4. Stone mother of pearl: this type is coming in white with lesser reflective light qualities.

5. Mat mother of pearl: this type is coming with a dull grey color. The light reflective quality is also lower than the other type.

If you classified the Shells – MOP based on the water source, yes, it will be classified into two types

1. Fresh water mother of pearl: found in freshwater source like rivers. The color for this type is usually in yellow and white.

2. Sea/salt water mother of pearl: they are coming inrainbow, black or white colors with a bigger size compare with the fresh water one.

This Shells – MOP is able to use for jewelry maker for many pieces. It has been recorded since the ancient time for the use as human decoration. It was also used for a sign of dignity. For today, you can see lots of product based on this MOP material. Go with any piece you like, it will bring you an elegant look for sure.

To start any DIY thing, you need a good start point. No matter you want to make anything; jewelry, dress or painting, you need to think about a proper workstation and then, get it done before start your work. A proper workstation will let you use your creativity and imagination of the highest in productivity. With a proper place for working, you will be attracted by the place and want to start to use your creativity for a great work. You need the quality lighting conditions, especially if you wear eyeglassesor you haveproblem with eyes sore after spent sometimes looking at something. You need to check for the best lighting condition to release all these stress from your eyes. Keep in mind that you have to use your eyes for all the process, therefore, go with the high light quality in your workstation area. Attention in every detail about the workstation, it will save your time and help you to work in this area for a longer time.

With the glass bead work, you do need to prepare the area for your workstation. Then, you should have placed all glass beads into its boxes. You should classify each glass bead according to its character. Then, place in each box separately. By this way, you will be able to get each style whenever you want and also, it will let you know when that particular style was running out. There are many styles of handmade glass beads available in the market for you to buy and get some in your bead collections. You can go with any styles, designs and colors that you like and able to use them in your own style jewelry pieces. Look for the high quality glass beads as you need the right material to start your work.

Then, check for the other materials you need like beading wire or beading thread of you don’t have this one before. The wire or thread is need to string you glass beads together, for a perfect jewelry piece. Never go with the sewing thread or dental floss unless you want just to practice your skill in threading the beads through the thread. Beading needle is another thing you need in your workstation, to string the beads together with the thread or wire. Make sure that you already have some spare needles in your stations. Only one needle can be lost or misplaced at anytime, and working without the needle is not the right thing to do.

Now, you are ready with everything. Let’s start and enjoy your activity.