Mount a pendant on a ring and chain or a bail
Hello, how are you? This tutorial has been a popular request: "How do I attach a pendant to a necklace using a jump ring?" It's very simple, so I'll show you right away. Here is all the material you will need: - a mounted chain with clasp and extension chain, - 2 flat pliers or 1 flat pliers and 1 thin flat pliers (without teeth), - a ring and/or a bail - A pendant / a charm Take your ring and using the two pliers...
The different types of clasps
When creating a bracelet and/or necklace, it is best to put on the correct clasp. There are several clasps for all kinds of chains and ribbons. Here are the main ones: Clasp for ball chain : be careful to choose the right size of the clasp in relation to the size of the ball chain. The lobster claw clasp: This is the most common clasp in costume jewelry or costume jewelry. It is sometimes associated with an extension chain in order to be able to...
A tortoiseshell acrylic chain bracelet
"It's time to get down to business :D . I'm going to show you how to make a trendy bracelet. To get started, gather your pliers and the equipment you will need. My tip: I prefer to use two flat-nose pliers without teeth rather than one pair of flat-nose pliers and one pair of fine-nose pliers. Since the rings are larger, you need to hold them securely without hurting yourself (by slipping with the pliers). However, you can manage with regular pliers . Step 1:...
Form a loop using a loop rod or nail
In this tutorial, you will learn how to form a loop using a rod that ends either in another loop or a nail rod (flat head or ball head). Step 1: Thread your pearl/stone onto the loop post. In the photo I (Mary) is using a loop rod which is a sort of spacer. Step 2: Place your flat pliers approximately 1 mm from your pearl. Using this, you will have to form a 90° angle. Step 3: Bend the stem while holding the bead...
