3 in 1” Jeweler’S Tool: (UK: Calotte) Used to Hide the Knots at the Beginning and End of Bead Strands

project sheet 0504 BASICTOOLS JEWELRY FINDINGS Using the proper tools will produce higher quality and more professional-looking jewellery. Head Pin A blunt-tipped straight pin made of jewelry wire. Long-nose pliers are used to Used for making hanging earrings or pendants bend or hold small pieces that may for necklaces and bracelets. Beads are strung on, Making Your be difficult to handle. Use caution, as then a loop is made to attach to the jewelry. the teeth on these pliers may mar the Eye Pin Own Jewelry: finish of the piece. Similar to a head pin. In addition to stringing on beads, eye pins may be con- Round-nose pliers nected to other pins by the loop in the are used to make end. Tools, Tips & small round loops Earring Hook in wire or at the (UK: Long Ballwire) ends of eye pins Used to complete hanging earrings Techniques and head pins. by hooking the head pin or eye pin through the loop. Wire cutters are needed Jump Rings (round or oval) to cut wire or pins. Used to connect pieces together, such as a clasp to a bead tip at the end of a necklace These are the most basic tools for working with wire or bracelet. and jewelry findings. For the most convenience and economy, THE BEADERY® offers its innovative Fold-over Bead Tip “3 in 1” jeweler’s tool: (UK: Calotte) Used to hide the knots at the beginning and end of bead strands. Clasps 3 in 1 Round Used to close necklaces and bracelets. nose S-Clasp Spring Ring Lobster Claw Jewelry pliers (UK: Heavy Hook) (UK: Bolt Ring) (UK: Trigger Clasp) maker’s tool Eyeglass Holder Toggle Used to attach a string of beads to eyeglasses. Wire Pliers cutters Examples of Closure Ends NOTE: Not for use with hardened wire. CAUTION: Wear eye protection when working with wire. USEFUL KNOTS OTHER HELPFUL ITEMS Linear Crystal Drop Earring FOR JEWELRY MAKING A professional bead board is helpful for laying out patterns Materials needed to make one pair of earrings: of beads before stringing. The bead board, a beading mat, or Overhand Knot 6 head pins silvertone a towel on the table will prevent the beads from rolling. Used to hold beads in place on a cord. 6 eye pins silvertone Beading thread is stronger than sewing thread and won’t 22 4mm round beads silvertone fray so easily. Tigertail is coated, twisted wire that is used 2 9mm jumprings silvertone when extra strength 2 ear wires silvertone is needed. 30 crystal bugle beads silver lined Use a needle to guide an overhand Tweezers and a small spoon are helpful for 1 pkg. ™ med crystal asst. (from The Beadery® #1274H 389) knot into a bead tip when tying off sorting and picking up small beads. a necklace or bracelet. Beading needles are longer and thinner than regular sewing needles. Some are made of flexible wire with an easy- to-thread large eye that closes slightly when the needle is Begin by sliding an ™ Overhand Loop Knot threaded through a bead. Used to make a loop at the beginning bead ontoelements a head pin and of a bracelet or necklace. A bead or making a loop as shown. hook closure at the other end forms a HANDYTECHNIQUES clasp. Making a Loop String on Bend end Trim end Start loop and close loop Add onto an eyepin and close loop. Slide on one 4mm silvertone elements bead, one ™ bead, one 4mm silvertone bead, five bugle Slip Knot beads and one 4mm silvertone Used to temporarily prevent bead as shown. Repeat steps 1 beads from coming off the and 2 two more times for a total Opening a Jump Ring cord while you work. Make This… Not this… Use long-nose pliers to twist of three dangles. an overhand knot but don’t open the jump ring as shown pull the end through. The in the diagram above. To elements knot can be easily undone close the ring, twist the two Open a jumpring and slide by pulling the loop’s tail. ends back together. on two 4mm beads, and the 3 dangles as shown. Using crimp Beads Used to secure tiger Square Knot tail wire ends or to This… Not this… Used to finish a necklace or lock a bead in position bracelet without findings. on a chain. A special First tie right over left, then crimping tool is used to tighten a crimp left over right. bead. Wire Wrapping Beads Slide on earwire and Surgeon's Knot To create a decorative look, beads may be wrapped in wire. Spiral close jumpring. Repeat Tie a straight knot as in the wire around bead and use a 3 in1-tool or round nose pliers to fisrt step of a square knot. tighten and conform wire to bead shape. steps 1-4 for second Begin a second knot and wrap earring. one thread through the loop 3 times and then tighten. TIP Knots can be secured with a dab of glue or clear nail polish. © 1993-2005 Greene Plastics Corporation.

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