The term “jewelry findings” refers to jewelry-making components that aren’t beads, gemstones or stringing materials. Findings are the bits and bobs that help you piece your jewelry together. Examples of findings include bails, clasps, jump rings, connectors or head and eye pins.
One may also ask, how do you make earrings with findings?
- Clasps.
- Earring Parts.
- Crimps Bead Tips & Wire Guardians.
- Head and Eye Pins.
- Jump and Split Rings.
- Cord Ends and Cones.
- Bead Caps.
- Bails and Pendant Loops.
Hereof, how do you close earring findings?
Secure the earring by closing the metal loop with pliers.
Next, apply an even amount of force so the loop closes completely. Continue squeezing this loop until it’s completely shut, and the earring is securely attached to the hook.
What is the back of earrings called?
Friction Backs (Butterfly Backs)
Also called “butterfly backs,” and sometimes “push backs.” These are undoubtedly the most common style of earring back. They work on earrings with posts, using friction to secure the earring in place–hence the name.
What do you call earring hooks?
An earwire is a bow of wire, looped to fasten an earring to a pierced ear. It is generally made of precious metal or hypoallergenic surgical steel.
How do you make wire earring findings?
How do you stop beads from falling off earrings?
Just wrap a piece of tape to the point on your thread where you’d like to start your beadwork. No beads will slip off while you begin, and you can slide the tape off the end of the thread when you’re sure everything’s in place. These little coiled gizmos are great for holding beads in place on stringing wire.
What kind of wire do you use for hoop earrings?
Create simple wire hoops using 20-22 gauge sterling silver wire! Hoops are a staple in earring collections and these can be made in a large variety of sizes.
What are French hook earrings?
Ear wire earring findings range from very basic shepherd hook shapes to more modern forms such as v-wires or u-shaped hoops. These earring making components may also be known as french hooks. The name does not refer to the nation of origin. French hooks do not come from France; the name is sort of like french fries!
Can you replace earring posts?
It’s usually a pretty easy job to change earring posts. The jeweler has to provide or source the earring posts from a supplier. Standard posts, such as friction posts, are very easy to procure.
Can you make earrings hypoallergenic?
Invest in Hypoallergenic Jewelry
Purchase only hypoallergenic jewelry that is also nickel-free. If you want to avoid contact dermatitis from nickel, buy titanium, medical grade plastic or the highest levels of purity in jewelry metal such as platinum, sterling silver, and gold.
How do you attach things to earrings?
How to turn plastic stuff into earrings:
- Center your object on the cutting mat and mark where you want the hole to be.
- When poking a hole in a plastic or rubber object, your best bet is to use a hot needle. …
- Open up a jump ring, stick it through the hole, slip an earring hook onto the jump ring, and close it.
