For tips, extra details, and related products, click item images or names.
More Favorites!
Some of us have favorites, but are shy about listing our name on the website. So, here are some more of Rings & Things staff favorite jewelry-making tools, beads, findings, chain, charms and glues (along with a small handful of comments / reasons at the bottom of the page).
And a few comments about some of these favorites
#86-422-004: Use the verdigris patina by Vintaj to add a beautiful touch of color to your jewelry designs and mixed media creations.
#86-381-006: This golden-silver paste is perfect for metal jewelry. It softens brassy looking findings, hi-lights oxidized pieces and adds a subtle, gentle color to harmonize mixed metal components. It's a must-have, all-purpose color.
#86-343: Win-Ox miracle oxidizer black colorant is a bench staple. It is a reliable, fast antiquing solution.
#69-613: The perfect torch! Use MAPP gas to enamel, change the fuel tank and use Propane Gas to anneal! Definitely use with the fuel tank holder (#69-614).
#69-380: A strong, reliable tapered flush cutter that works well on heavier wire.
#69-347: This tube-cutting jig is awesome -- it works for tubing and heavy-gauge wire, and works both left-handed and right-handed. You can hold it in one hand, while using a jeweler's saw with the other hand, or for finer control, you can place the red handle in a vise.
#69-271... The Glitter line of tools aren't quite as nice as Wubbers or Lindstrom tools, but they are great entry level tools -- not too expensive, but they are reliable, and their sparkle makes them easier to find in your work area.
#69-205-52 We love all of the Fretz Hammers, but this is amazing. You just can't beat a good chasing hammer!
#63-528: The pads last forever, are very convenient to use and provide a beautiful luster that is unparalleled when compared to other products of this type.
#63-255-34-04: These pink organza bags are perfect for packaging bridesmaid gifts, party favors and other small tokens. Keep a few different sized bags on-hand for last-minute gifting crises.
#61-460-20-32 20mm Nylon Tassel in Heather: The grayish plum color is a nice subtle accent to nearly everything!
#59-500: This sterling silver flower button is also pretty as a pendant.
#51-720-012-316-0-S: Dangle a few charms from the bracelet, and highlight the phrasing with Cream Gilder's Paste (to really make the words pop against the brass).
#45-210-001: Metal etching is fun, safe and addictive. It's amazing that simple metal blanks can transform into such beautiful jewelry components. If you haven't ever etched metal, it's time!
#43-392-3 8-Strand Silver Chain Tassel: We love cutting the chain links to be shorter - creating a tiny tassel!
#34-986: Wear alone as loops, or add a dangle. However you choose to do it, these secure earwires are amazing.
#34-572: Add a crystal to these sterling silver long kidney wires and you have stunningly simple earrings.
#05-328-04-928: Bohemian Rhapsody Swarovski Jams Assortment of 4mm bicone beads -- beautiful name for a beautiful mix!
