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Jewelry Findings
When making
handcrafted jewelry, there's lots of fun things to think about. What color gems should you use? How big do you want the stones, jewels, or gems to be? Should you use sterling silver or 18k gold? There's so much to decide and plan that findings, those little clasps, clips, and chains that complete your design, are often forgotten or left to the last minute. They make your designs unique and wearable, and are just as fun to pick out as brightly colored gems and pearly beads.
Necklaces and Bracelets
It's important to remember that whatever findings you choose for your
bracelet should be similar in color and style to the wires or other material of your piece.
* There are many different kinds of closures and findings you can use for your jewelry.
spring ring clasps are two of the most commonly used types of jewlery closures and are sturdy enough to be used with heavier jewels and beads.
* Jewelry findings come in many different materials, like
brass.
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Crimp beads are mainly used when beading jewelry pieces and help protect the delicate beaded materials from wear and tear.
Earrings
When
findings to choose from in a variety of styles and colors.
* Don't have pierced ears? Don't worry.
gold clip on earring findings.
* Some of the most popular styles of earring findings are
leverback.
* Don't want your gorgeous new earrings falling off?
plastic earring backs.
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