Cut 3-4” of wire.
Use your round nose pliers to bend the wire until it forms a right angle.
Grasp the bend in the wire with your round nose pliers.
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Inspiration and ideas for you.
Using Jump Rings
Hold jump ring with two pairs of pliers. To open jump ring, bring a pair of pliers toward you while holding the other pliers stable.
To close jump ring, reverse step 1.
Creating a Simple Loop Using a Head Pin
1. Slide beads onto the head pin in the pattern you desire. Leave a 3/8” portion of the pin uncovered.
(Lightweight Silk, Cotton or Linen Cord)
1. Cut your desired length of cording, leaving at least 6” to 8” extra inches on each end of your design to accommodate a simple, overhand knot.
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When using stretchy cord, it is important to use beads that have smooth holes, as rough or jagged holes can nick and weaken the cording. Select a gauge of stretchy cord that will slide easily through the holes of your beads.
Measure and cut the cording at least 4” longer than the desired length of your
finished design.
The way you attach a clasp to finish your design depends upon the stringing material used. The most common ways to attach a clasp are listed below, with the corresponding stringing material(s) listed in parentheses.
Using Chain Nose Pliers to Crimp
(Tiger Tail, Transite or Stretchy Cord)
Slide a crimp bead or crimp tube onto a piece of tiger tail.
There are so many stringing materials to choose from for creating beaded jewelry. Remember that the string serves as the backbone to your design; therefore it is always best to use the strongest material possible to ensure you can enjoy your jewelry for many years to come.
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A few other tools are “nice to have” in your toolbox. These tools will help you take your designs to the next level.
Crimping Pliers
These pliers’ jaws have two notches to transform crimp beads and tubes into “folded” crimps.
These are the essential tools that every beader should have in her tool box to successfully string beads, flatten crimps, attach clasps, create loops and work with jump rings:
Round Nose Plier
Multiple loop sizes can be made with the graduated, cone-like jaws of these pliers.
Side Cutter
The small, sharp angled blade makes it easy to precisely cut soft metal wire or tiger tail.
Chain Nose Pliers
These pliers have smooth flat jaws that narrow to a tip and are most commonly used for gripping and reaching into tight places.
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