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Jewelry Findings for Beginners
You don't need a lot of experience to make a few of your own jewelry findings from wire. You'll be amazed at how easy you can make your own jump rings and clasps.
How to Close a Crimp Bead
Crimp beads are used to finish off a beaded jewelry piece such as a necklace or bracelet. This tutorial shows how to use crimping plier to close a crimp bead.
Crimping Pictorial
"See" how to secure a crimp bead with this tutorial, which I put together using illustrations.
Wrapped Hook Clasp
Whip up this simple hook clasp using a little wire and a few hand-tools.
Proper and Quick Jump Ring Techniques
Learn two different ways - one the proper way and one the quick way - of using wire to make jump rings.
Jump Ring Joy
Though there are as many ways to make jump rings as there is to cook chicken, here's yet another technique to try
Making Jump Rings
Learn two ways to make jump rings, and a tip on how to close them properly.
Hook & Eye Clasp
Learn to make your own clasp using silver or gold wire.