How to Make Jewelry Findings with Wire

Whether you can’t get the findings you need or if you want ear wires, bails and more to perfectly match your handcrafted jewelry, making your own findings is easier than you think. Join Patti as she shows you how to use wire and a few basic hand tools to create custom findings. Tools Used in this...

Intermediate - 31 min - Arts & Crafts - Fire Mountain Gems

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What you'll need

Jewellery pliers set: Round, chain and flat nose.
Findings kit: Clasps, jump rings, crimps and hooks.
Bead assortment: Glass and seed beads to start.
Jewellery wire: Copper and silver-plated wire.
Bead mat and organiser: Nothing rolls away.

Books

The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight - View on Amazon

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