Making pearl jewelry – Basic stringing
Making your own pearl jewelry is great craft that will really give you immense satisfaction and will give you an original look with personal touch. Making
Basic tools you required for stringing necklace, bracelet or anklet you will need is chain nose pliers, semi-flush cutter that is also called as wire cutters. Crimp bead tool are somewhat expensive but they are not absolutely necessary; it is useful for neater crimp.
Basic things you will need are flexible stringing wire, pearls and clasps (lobster, toggle, box and so may clasps are available). To start with, just start with wire and pearls, there is no need of needles, threads, glues.
The fun part in making this jewelry is selecting pearls. Pearls are available in many different types, qualities, colors and shape. Two main types of pearls are freshwater pearls and saltwater pearls; freshwater pearls are popular choice for all sort of pearl jewelry. Freshwater pearls have amazing luster and they are available in wide array of different colors like white, pink, blue, violet, golden, silver and many more. Even there wide variety in shapes of pearls; though round pearls are popular choice for pearl jewelry oval, square, cross, coin, teardrop shapes are also becoming very popular these days.
After selecting pearls and buying wire for stringing, let’s start with process of jewelry making. First cut the wire of appropriate length using wire cutter, it is advisable to take wire six inches longer than desired length of finished jewelry. Just attach half part of clasp with help of chain nose pliers to one end and that also can be used as stopper for pearls. Now strung all your pearls according to your designs and then attach remaining half part of clasps. Now your pearl jewelry is ready you can wear it by yourself or gift it to someone on some special occasion.
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