Monday, December 24, 2012

What Other Elements Are Required In Beadwork?

By Daniel Turbin


It is obvious that you'll use beads in beadwork yet what other components will you demand? The response depends to a sizable extent on the type of project you are working on. For instance in case you are making a beaded centerpiece for your kitchen table you'll need some florist foam and also a florist anchor to assist hold everything in position. You will also require some cork sheet to make the bottom for the arrangement and a lot of people will incorporate a candle.

If you are making jewelry you should purchase some clasps. The type of clasp will depend on the item of beadwork being created. For example a basic screw together clasp will work on a necklace but can make closing a bracelet very challenging for the individual wearing. When making pendants you will also require a necklace end to connect the clasp to the wire. They can be attached in numerous ways either using knots or a crimper depending on the style.

If you have a multi stranded undertaking you will require a special form of clasp and will also most likely use a spacer to keep the various layers independent. If you are making a piece using pearls or jewels you will want to make use of a sterling silver or even a gold clasp or you will cheapen your work.

If you are making earrings you may need some earring wire. If you are creating gift ideas individuals you need to understand that many people are allergic to steel alloys and can only wear ear-rings made from gold or sterling silver.

Depending on the style you are making you might also need headpins and eyepins. Either experience with past beadwork projects or the pattern you are using will tell you what you should be using. But don't hesitate to experiment as it is very easy to fix anything that doesn't look quite right!




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