Findings For Charming Jewelry Making
What are findings and components ?
They are parts used to make a piece of jewelry .
You have to choose them with care because they can have a strong impact in your design.
The fun part starts here ! The choice of styles, finishes, shapes, charms... of findings is just immense !
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You can get wild !
Here are some examples:
Crimp Bead
Crimp beads come (tube or round), in different sizes and finishes like silver, sliver plated, gold, gold filled or plated, antique gold...)
With a crimp bead, you can attach a clasp to a stainless steel wire.
Crimp Head
- You can use crimp heads for example to finish a jewelry using a cord. A silk cord is shown in the example above but you can of course design with any kind of flat cord.
- This cord is used as a dangle for an earring design. One crimp head is attached to a jump ring, the other finishes the dangle itself with a tiny gemstone!
Head Pins, Eye Pins
Head Pins, Eye Pins are precious findings to make handcrafted jewelry.
Head pins and eye pins come in different lengths ( from 1" to 4", see picture below), thickness and finishes: Silver, gold, gold filled, gold plated, cooper, antique gold...
They are used to make simple loop. The picture above shows dangles using simple loop technique.
Jump Rings and Claps
Jump Rings and Claps Examples :
Jump rings come in many sizes and finishes. The picture above shows cooper and antique gold and it is used as a link with a clasp when finishing a jewelry piece.
The picture shows a very popular clasp: A Lobster claw. Clasp's designs can be very sophisticated. Choosing the right clasp is important; right size, right finishes and right design .
Earwires
Like clasp , chains, charms... earwire' s designs can be very sophisticated. The picture above shows few examples among the immense choice of earwires. Pick up gorgeous earwires, add a charm or and a bead charm, et voilą !
Others: Chokers, Tassels, Chains...
From the left:
Jewelry Making (using findings) Ideas
Handmade Necklaces
Handmade Bracelets
Handmade Earrings
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