Finishing Methods
Finishing methods for bead strands (image courtesy of Rings & Things)
 
 
 
There are many methods for finishing necklaces. Most stringers develop personal favorites. For ideas, hints and specific instructions, try the stringing and bead books on pp. 320-22. 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 to spring rings. Hook & eye sets and toggle 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 the most popular choice for most jewelry. Base-metal clasps are on pp. 33-7, and precious-metal clasps are on pp. 86-9. Clasps are normally paired with jump rings or split rings.

 

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) 		Clasps, Magnetic

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) 		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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