Bead Caps
These are decorative jewelry findings
that you can attach at the end of the beads. These are made up of different metals
and you can find them in different shapes and sizes. You can use them to cover
both sides or just cap one end of the bead, like an earring dangle. A bead cap
will vary considerably in appearance depending on the size and shape of the bead
of your choice. You can also use these findings with beaded tassels and beaded
ropes in order to hide threads and knots.
Crimp Beads and Crimp Covers
Crimp beads allow you to attach the beading wire ends
to other findings like earring wire, clasp, and jump ring. You can find these jewelry
findings in two shapes - cylindrical crimp tubes and rounded crimp beads.
Usually, you have to use pliers or a special crimping tool to close them. You
need to select a crimp of appropriate size based on the size of the wire.
Clasps
Clasps are essential jewelry findings that allow you
to fasten your bracelet and necklace designs. You have the option of choosing
from these hooks, carabiner clasps, bolt rings, magnetic clasps, screw
fasteners, and toggle clasps. You need to use jump rings in order to attach the
clasps.
Cord and Ribbon Ends
Some people don't want to tie their cord and ribbon
jewelry together, and for the cord and ribbon, the ends are perfect. This
finding allows you to introduce a metal fixing to your jewelry project. While
ribbon heads are mostly flat, you will find the barrel and round-shaped cord
ends more interesting. The ribbon ends often have teeth that help in securing
them to the material.
Eyepins and Headpins
These jewelry findings feature a wire material and you can use them to dangle beads and connect the different components of handmade jewelry. Headpins can be of two types and while one variety has a ball at the end, the other one has a flattened circle. You can connect these eye pins to other findings and components or add dangles to them by using the round loop at the end. Other varieties include spiral headpins and paddle headpins, and they are fitted with decorative embellishments.
Jump Rings
These jewelry findings consist of metal loops that can be used to join together different jewelry components such as beaded components and ear wires, clasps and chains, etc. You can also make a chain maille out of these jump rings.
Wire Guardians
A crimp cover is a C-shaped decorative metal with a hollow center that you can close around a crimp, thereby making it appear like a bead. You can find them in a variety of metals and sizes and can fasten them by using pliers.
Now that you are aware of some of the findings that
can help you with your jewelry-making projects, you can buy the ones based on
your requirement. Hence, choosing the right findings will ensure the longevity
and quality of the piece of jewelry.
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I'm very familiar with these findings. I used to make jewelry when I was a teenager. This would be very helpful for beginners. I love your post!
ReplyDeletelovely finds. Lately I wear a lot of accessories and jewelry, it funny how everything comes and goes from being on top and down
ReplyDeleteI love the post. I am a fan of different kinds of jewellery but artistic ones. The collection is superb here, loved them.
ReplyDeleteVery well written post. In the starting of my career I also used to design jewellery this post reminded of those days :)
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