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Finishing Methods for Bead Stringing
Learn popular methods for finishing necklaces and other handmade jewelry with end pieces, crimps, jump rings/split rings, knots and clasps. Most stringers develop personal favorites. For ideas, hints and specific instructions, invest in a couple stringing and beading books. Experiment to find the methods that work best for you.

When choosing clasps, keep your customer type in mind. Customers with fading eyesight often prefer the size and ease of lobster clasps over spring rings. Toggles and hook-&-eye sets are easy to put on and take off, but are inappropriate for lightweight necklaces. The security of pearl clasps makes them a likely choice for expensive materials. Inexpensive spring rings remain popular for most jewelry. For free tips on choosing cord or necklace wire, see Stringing Materials & Methods.

Adjuster Beads
adjuster beads (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Bead Tips
bead cord (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Bullet Ends
bullet ends (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Bullion
(aka French Wire)
bullion/French wire (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Choker Clamps

Choker Clamps (image courtesy of Rings & Things) 		Hidden-Knot
Magnetic Clasps

magnetic clasps (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Crimp Beads
crimp beads (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Crimp Covers

crimp covers (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Crimp Tubes with Loop

crimp tubes with loop (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Coil Ends
coil ends (image courtesy of Rings & Things) 		Gluable End Caps

rubber cord end caps (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Fold-Over Ends
fold-over ends (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Head & Eye Pin Loops

head & eye pin loops (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Jump Rings

jump rings (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Lariat Caps


lariat caps 		Knots
Square Knot
square knot (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Double Loop Knot
double knot loop (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Lark's Head Knot
lark's-head knot (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Memory Wire Ends

memory wire ends (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
Wire Protectors

wire protectors (image courtesy of Rings & Things)

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