Jewelry Making Materials:

Chain Extender

Is an extender chain used to extend the length of a chain or charm bracelet by attaching it to one end of the jewelry?


Crimp Beads


Is made of soft metal it comes round and in the shape of a tube?  It is used to secure the end of each strand of beaded jewelry.  The beading wires are threaded through the crimp bead, pass through the clasp loop and then back through the crimp bead.  Use crimping pliers to squeeze the crimp bead flat to secure the wire in place.


Eye Pin


Is a straight piece of wire with a round loop at one end, which is the "eye?”


End Cap


It does the same job as a crimp bead, except the stringing material doesn't pass through it.  It is used for thicker stringing material.


Findings


Is a set of used jewelry designs?  Generally, It includes things such as jump rings, head pins, earrings, ear wires, clasps, jump rings, crimps, lever clasps etc.


Filigree


Is a delicate and intricate ornamental handcrafted work,  made of sterling silver, gold or other fine twisted wire?  Lots of wire wrapping is also considered as filigree work.


Spacer Bars


Is thin in a different ornamental shape bead which is used to insert in between your beaded jewelry?  They hold multiple strands of beads in a parallel position to each other.   They give the beaded jewelry a finished look.


Split Rings


Look like a small "key ring" and is used the same way as a secure alternative to jump rings.


Spring Rings


Is a circle clasp type with a trigger to pull back a portion of the circle to allow it to "clasp" the other end of the necklace or bracelet?

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