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February 2008 - Posts

Peyote bail

Peyote bail

Posted by Anna Draeger  ·  February 29, 2008
Q I bought a 2 x 1-in. (5 x 2.5 cm) gold-foil glass pendant, but I can’t find a bail that is large enough to fit the thickness (about ¼ in./6 mm). Can you suggest a solution besides stringing a cord through the hole? Thank you, Dorothy Siu Leandro, CA A Thanks for your question, Dorothy. I have a few ideas for you. Use wire-wrapping techniques to make a customized bail that is as simple or elaborate as you like. Or you could string a few beads on...
Stretchy Cord

Stretchy Cord

Posted by Anna Draeger  ·  February 1, 2008
Q I would like to make a ring using good quality stretch material. Can you tell me what to buy and how to use it? Thanks, Donna Klotch Hampton Falls, New Hampshire A That is a good question, Donna. Whether you are making rings, bracelets, or other elastic jewelry, here are two kinds of elastic cord that should be used for beading. The first cord has a single filament, which is mainly used with larger-holed beads. You string the beads directly on the...
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