Beader’s dictionary
- ALUMINUM
- Anchor chain
- BRACELET
- Breguet chain
- CHAIN
- Chain Nose Pliers
- CHAINMAIL
- CHARM
- Creole earrings
- CROSS-LOCK TWEEZERS
- Crystal link chain
- Curb chain
- Curved Chain Nose Pliers
- Double ring
- Ear cuff
- EARRING
- Extender chain
- Figaro chain
- FINDING
- Hook and eye clasp
- JUMP RING FINGER RING
- KNOT COVER
- Lark's head knot
- LOOP
- MEMORY WIRE
- PENDANT
- RING
- RING
- RING SIZER
- Rolo chain
- S-hook clasp
- Simple ring
- Slide lock magnetic clasp
- Split Ring Pliers
- Spring and ring makers with mandrels and a holder
- Spring and ring makers with mandrels that are screwed in
- SPRINGS AND RINGS MAKER
- Square Flat Nose Pliers
- Stick bar chain
- Toggle clasp
- Wedding ring
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ALUMINUM (See products)
Aluminum is a highly malleable metal. Its main advantage is to be extremely light, even in larger diameters. It is a non-precious, non-ferrous metal of a silvery-grey color. It is a hypoallergenic metal and is very durable. Aluminum is a metal that can be recycled several times.
When in contact with air, this metal produces aluminum oxide. This oxide forms a thin protective layer on the metal, which protects it from corrosion.
Some methods allow to modify the appearance of aluminum. Anodizing increases the oxide layer's thickness and enables dye retention. The layer of dyed oxide is very bright, but still very fragile. in order to bleach and dull aluminum, the metal undergoes etching, in other words, is treated with nitric acid diluted in water.
Aluminum can be found in the form of wires, rings, chains and "wire lace" (tubular metallic lace).
The aluminum wire can be worked easily with fingers, thanks to its malleability. Hammer it and it will retain the desired shape.
| Gauge | Suggestions |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | Bead wrapping, ring form, sculped decoration, earring hook, bead cage, clasp |
| 1.5 mm | Sculped decoration, ring, bracelet, earring, pendant and necklace form, bead cage, ring |
| 2 mm | Sculped decoration, ring, bracelet, earring, pendant and necklace form, ring, clasp |
| 2.5 mm | Sculped decoration, bracelet, pendant and necklace form, hammered bookmark |
| 3 mm | Sculped decoration, bracelet, pendant and necklace form, hammered bookmark |
Anchor chain
This chain’s design is inspired from anchor chains. Its link are oval, have a side to side bar in the middle. The links are inserted one in the other without rings to link them.
A variant of this chain is the puffed mariner chain or coffee bean chain. This variant has a “chubby” oval link with two holes at its extremities. Unlike the first, the links of this chain are linked by rings.
Variant: flat
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BRACELET (See products)
Bracelet, for men and women, is a piece of jewelry worn around the arm or wrist. The bracelets are not only used as adornments. They can also be useful in the form of watches, medical bracelets, or identification bracelets.
When it is made of cloth and worn higher on the arm, it is called a cuff. If it is worn on the ankle, it is called an ankle bracelet or foot jewelry.
The bangle bracelet is of Indian origin. It is a ring-shaped bangle that is worn on the wrist or higher on the forearm.
The cuff bracelet is a wide bangle that does not close on itself. An opening is left to slide in the wrist.
Breguet chain
The breguet chain is made of double rings mounted onto two links in two others. The inks are round and made with round wires.
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CHAIN (See products)
A chain is made with rings or links assembled together or intertwined successionally. In jewelry making, chains are very versatile. They can be worn as a bracelet, a necklace, a belt or an ankle bracelet to which charms, pendants and bead sections can be added. Chains are also used as extensions (extension chain) or as a safety mechanism (safety chain) when placed on both of the clasp’s side.
Chains come in various models, dimensions, forms, colors and materials, the most popular one being metal whether precious or not. Welded chain links strengthen the chain, offer a more comfortable wear and a nicer finishing touch.
Anchor chain (See products)
This chain’s design is inspired from anchor chains. Its link are oval, have a side to side bar in the middle. The links are inserted one in the other without rings to link them.
A variant of this chain is the puffed mariner chain or coffee bean chain. This variant has a “chubby” oval link with two holes at its extremities. Unlike the first, the links of this chain are linked by rings.
Variant: flat
Ball chain (See products)
Chain made of small emptied beads, connected by small little sticks with spherical ends hidden inside the beads (this allows for a full rotation). The beads can be round or oval and at times alternate in these two shapes. This chain generally requires a clasp or a customized connector.
Breguet chain (See products)
The breguet chain is made of double rings mounted onto two links in two others. The inks are round and made with round wires.
Cable chain (See products)
The cable chain is one of the most widespread model. It consists of round or oval links, made with round or flat (rectangular) strings.
Crystal link chain (See products)
The crystal links chain is as its name indicates, a chain made of links onto which are added crystals, there are several different kinds. It usually is a link made or not of precious metal, in its center is a crystal bead or a set crystal (box set or claw set). Some are also made with crystals mounted on eye pins.
These links can be bound together in different manners. The links with eyelets are usually bound by thin rings (welded or not).
For the claw set links (shaped as concave cubes in which there are small little crystal bezels), the articulation has a thin metal tab equipped with a little bar on each side. Each cube is equipped with a small slit (on both side) in which the tab slides. The longest part of the tab remains in the cube. It can then move but can not get out. These chains are available in several colors and metals as wells as various crystal colors and finishes.
Curb chain (See products)
The curb chain is made with flattened ring that were twisted to provide the chain with a flat aspect. The links can be round or oval. The particularity of the curb chain is that when put on a flat surface, it remains flat.
European style chain (See products)
The term “European style” is often used to designate different products similar to products from the Pandora brand. European style chains are tubular and often used with large hole beads, to create European style bracelets. It can be a snake style chain or a chain made with interlocked links that provides it with a cord-like aspect. They are also silver color plated or made of sterling silver or stainless steel.
Extender chain (See products)
Piece of chain that measures approximately 5 cm that we install at the end of the jewelry piece (opposite from the clasp). This piece is used to allow for a longer or shorter length to your piece of jewelry. This type of finish requires a clasp that can be fixed on a chain ring: usually a spring clasp. The extension chains can be bought as is, they come in several colors, or they can be made from chain or rings.
Fabric chain (See products)
Fabric chains are made with malleable links, covered with textile, such as nylon or fabric. It often consists of a cable chain but could also be of a different shape. What characterizes this chain is the vast array of colors if which it is available and its lightness.
Fancy chain (See products)
A fancy chain can take many forms. It can have links of various circumferences, include elements such as gemstones or pieces of metal, the links can be shaped differently (hearts, starts etc.). This chain can replicate another chain’s aspect in a non traditional manner and much more. There is no specific criteria to define a fashion chain other than the fact that it is not a traditional chain model.
Figaro chain (See products)
The Figaro chain is made with curb chain links. However, it is characterized by the alternation of its links shapes. The most widespread model is the one made with three round rings followed by an oval one. This type of chain became popular when the famous opera "The Marriage of Figaro" (also known as The day of Madness) came out, thus the name Figaro.
This chain is also known as alternating curb chain, bevel, fancy.
Flexible snake chain (See products)
The flexible snake chain is not actually a chain, as it is not made with intertwined links. This type of chain is actually made with a succession of metal bead caps (small roundish cones) that are strung one after the other on a cord, which confers it the appearance of a small flexible tube. The tension created on the bead caps, provides it with the tubular aspect. For example, this effect is obtained when the cord ends’ are tied together very tightly. The cord remains invisible, since it remains at the center of the tube. To use only one part, you can cut the cord that is inside using cutter pliers inserted between two bead caps. You can then re-string a “chain” segment on a support, such as nylon covered steel string (tigertail) or copper wire. For a successful effect, the key is to tighten adequately to compress the bead caps against each other.
Prince of Wales chain (See products)
The Prince of Wales chain gives the impression of a chain within another. it is made of rounded or oval links that are mounted in each other with a slight shift. This provides the chain with a twisted aspect. Each link ties four others that can be welded or not.
Rhinestones chain (See products)
The Rhinestones chain, is a chain made with (or without precious) metal claw set links. They are shaped as small concave cubes in which are added and set rhinestones bezels.
The articulation of this type of chain has a thin metal tab equipped with a little bar on each side. Each cube is equipped with a small slit (on both side) in which the tab slides. The longest part of the tab remains in the cube. It can then move but can not get out.
These chains are available in several colors and metals as wells as various colors and Rhinestones finishings.
Rolo chain (See products)
The Rolo chain (also known as "Jaseron chain"), is a chain with round links. Its name is derived from Al-Djazaïr (Algiers, Algeria), where chainmails were from during the Middle Ages. Since the term Jaseron means chainmail, any chain made with this technique (made with enameled interlocked links) has this designation.
Today the Jaseron chain often refers to a chain made of semi-round or rectangular string links.
Rope chain (See products)
Chain made of small oval links assembled (not soldered) in dense swirls, thus creating the effect of a spiral-like cord.
Also known as diamond cut, triple rope or french rope.
Singapore chain (See products)
The singapore chain links are tied as to created tendrils. Even flat, this chain has a natural curve. It is also known as a twisted curb chain.
Snail chain (See products)
The chain made from "Railroad" links is made with elongated links that look like interlocked spirals. The links are made with round strings and sometimes they are even slightly hammered,
It is also known as "snail chain".
Snake chain (See products)
This chain is assembled so tightly and flexibly that it gives it a sinuous snake-like appearance from which its name is derived. This chain is solid and available in many different diameters, from the smallest to the largest and in round, oval or flat shapes. This chain is more expensive because of the amount of material used and its time consuming fabrication process.
Stick bar chain (See products)
The stick bar chain is made with metal links shaped as little sticks, linked together. The links can be linked by rings or directly linked together.
Venetian box chain (See products)
Chain made with cubic links, made from flat strings and then assembled one in the other. This chain’s appellation is derived from its box-like cubic links. Its links assembly gives it an even, robust and elegant simple aspect.
It is also known as square box, long box, or double venetian chain.
Chain Nose Pliers
Pliers with pointy tips used to bend, squeeze, grab, hold and open rings. It is essential in any starting kit.
CHAINMAIL
A chainmail is a succession of very simple rings that interlock in a more or less large and complex design depending on the design (byzantine style, etc.). It can be used to make bracelets, necklaces and pendants of various sizes. During the Middle Ages, iron or copper rings were welded to improve shock resistance. Nowadays, the chainmail used to make fashion jewelry is made with aluminum, copper or sterling silver rings or rings made of various metal alloys, which makes it easier to work with and more versatile in terms of colors and weight.
A little bit of history: Although mostly associated to the Middle Ages (where they were used under the armor as protection), archeologist have found some chainmails that date of 5 centuries BC. The chainmail is said to be of celtic origin and its use would have spread when roman invaded Wales.
CHARM (See products)
In the jewelry world, the term charm refers to a small object with a ring or loop for it to be attached to a chain, a connector or wire, in order to hang it as decoration. Often considered lucky, they come in an endless variety of shapes (heart, animals, cross, flower, etc.) and materials, although they are often made of metal.
Creole earrings
Originally, it was the name given to the earrings shaped as loops worn by slaves in the Caribbean. Today, the term refers to any large loop on the ear.
CROSS-LOCK TWEEZERS
Long tweezers with pointy arms. They are mainly used to take hold of objects. The tweezers’ reversed pressure enables them to hold objects without having to exert any type of pressure or even hold it in our hands. Thus, it’s useful when trying to keep together elements that are going to be glued together, when welding (jewelery) and when picking up small objects such as rings, strings or when dislodging a string stuck in a weaving piece.
Crystal link chain (See products)
The crystal links chain is as its name indicates, a chain made of links onto which are added crystals, there are several different kinds. It usually is a link made or not of precious metal, in its center is a crystal bead or a set crystal (box set or claw set). Some are also made with crystals mounted on eye pins.
These links can be bound together in different manners. The links with eyelets are usually bound by thin rings (welded or not).
For the claw set links (shaped as concave cubes in which there are small little crystal bezels), the articulation has a thin metal tab equipped with a little bar on each side. Each cube is equipped with a small slit (on both side) in which the tab slides. The longest part of the tab remains in the cube. It can then move but can not get out. These chains are available in several colors and metals as wells as various crystal colors and finishes.
Curb chain (See products)
The curb chain is made with flattened ring that were twisted to provide the chain with a flat aspect. The links can be round or oval. The particularity of the curb chain is that when put on a flat surface, it remains flat.
Curved Chain Nose Pliers (See products)
Very useful pliers that can be used as second chain nose pliers. With their sharp curved nose they allow for meticulous projects. They are mostly used to open and close jump rings and for chainmail projects.
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Double ring (See products)
The double ring is a ring extending over two revolutions, like the rings of a key ring. Since the wires of the ring overlap twice, they are more reliable than a single ring. They are however more difficult to use. They are made of different materials, as single rings, but the wire size will generally be smaller, as the ring must be flexible enough to be half-opened, and have enough spring to close on itself. They are mainly used for finishing jewelry because of their safety factor. To pry it open, use one of the double ring clamp, it greatly facilitates the work.
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Ear cuff
Small open ring that slides on the auricle.
EARRING
Earrings are jewelry worn on the ear. There are different types, which are often defined by their attachment system or their particular style.
The main attachment systems or styles are:
Clip-on
System used for non-pierced earlobes.
The post and the push-on clip (also called stroller clasp)
There are different types of stops for post earrings: push-on clips made of metal, acrylic, rubber and those larger plates made of metal and acrylic. For security, there is also a mounting system "Alpa" (guardian earring). It is a small disc with two tabs on which you must press to put in place the push-on clip on the post preventing it from falling.
Posts can be sold with a ring to hold beads or with a dome permitting the addition of an half-drilled pearl (pearl button) or non-pierced.
The hook (ear-wire)
There are several types of hooks. Some are equipped with a security system at the rear (safety wires or kidney ear-wire), like the closure of a safety pin, and others are lever-back.
Rings (hinged snap back)
They simple close on themselves.
Chandelier earrings
Multi-level dangling earrings, adorned with charms.
Creole earrings
Originally, it was the name given to the earrings shaped as loops worn by slaves in the Caribbean. Today, the term refers to any large loop on the ear.
Ear cuff
Small open ring that slides on the auricle.
Ear pendants
Earrings with a pendant or a pendant ornament.
Ear studs
Also called chips earrings or stud earrings, they are small earrings demurely decorating the earlobe. They are provided with a post and a push-on clip.
Huggers
They literally hug the ear following the earlobe. They have an hinge at the bottom of the earring, allowing them to open and close around the ear. No clip or stopper is required for this type of earring.
Sleeper earrings
Small earrings consisting of lever hooks and pendants.
A little bit of history: The original sleeper earrings were worn at night to prevent the holes from closing. This is how they got their name. Nowadays, this type of earrings is worn daily by everyone. They are especially valued for their hooks that hold them into place.
Stretching
Type of piercing for the earlobe. Spacers are used to create a tunnel through the earlobe and then wear earrings with a large rod like heels, plugs, etc.
Extender chain (See products)
Piece of chain that measures approximately 5 cm that we install at the end of the jewelry piece (opposite from the clasp). This piece is used to allow for a longer or shorter length to your piece of jewelry. This type of finish requires a clasp that can be fixed on a chain ring: usually a spring clasp. The extension chains can be bought as is, they come in several colors, or they can be made from chain or rings.
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Figaro chain (See products)
The Figaro chain is made with curb chain links. However, it is characterized by the alternation of its links shapes. The most widespread model is the one made with three round rings followed by an oval one. This type of chain became popular when the famous opera "The Marriage of Figaro" (also known as The day of Madness) came out, thus the name Figaro.
This chain is also known as alternating curb chain, bevel, fancy.
FINDING
Findings also called finishing accessories, are parts used for the structure or as a base in jewelry making. These elements can be manufactured or handmade, decorative or simply functional.
This category of accessories includes clasps, connectors, splitters, eye pins, head pins (nails), single rings, double rings, crimp beads, cones, squeeze beads and knot covers. In short, everything that is considered a basic element or a finishing element is called a finding.
Some findings are available in stainless steel, aluminum, sterling silver, titanium or gold (vermeil and gold-filled).
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Hook and eye clasp (See products)
This clasp has two parts. Depending on the model, one part is shaped as a hook and the other part is usually a simple ring. Simply insert the hook into the ring to close the clasp.
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JUMP RING FINGER RING (See products)
Tool that facilitates and accelerates opening and closing jump rings. Insert it on your index or middle finger and slide in the jump ring in the appropriate slot depending on the thickness of the ring. Open or close with a torsion of your wrist. Openings of various sizes enable the insertion of rings of various sizes. It’s highly important to use this tool with chain nose pliers in your other hand.
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KNOT COVER (See products)
In the finding’s family, the knot cover as its name infers, is used to hide knots or crimp beads. It is often used to complete a jewel. It is composed of two small interconnected domes and equipped with a hook or a closed ring, on which a clasp can be attach. Bead tips have an aesthetic function. They are sold in different sizes and different metal finishes.
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Lark's head knot
Lark’s head knot (Cow hitch) is a very simple knot to make and is very useful when attaching a ribbon or a string to a ring or a loop. This knot is achieved by folding the string in two and inserting the ends in the opening created by the folded string and pull. To ensure that this knot remains sturdy, the tension on both ends must be the same.
LOOP (See products)
In the fashion jewelry industry, a loop is a small ring attached to a link or a charm and is used to link the element to which it is attached to another. It can be handmade; made using metal wires shaped with round pliers. To create another link, charms, clasps, chains, connector or even another loop can be attached to the loop.
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MEMORY WIRE (See products)
Memory wire is a rigid, flat iron or stainless steel wire that is curved into long springs. Because of its rigidity, it will always regain its original shape. This characteristic allows it to make jewelry piece that do not require clasps. Memory wires are used to make bracelets, necklaces and rings (standard, large and extra large) and is found in nickel, silver or gold.
What you need to know: watch out for your pliers! At times the alloy of the memory wire is harder than that of your cutter pliers because all the pliers are not made of hardened steel. Thus some pliers are dented whenever they are used with memory wire. It is recommended to use the memory wire pliers when using memory wire.
The memory wire can also be used to make decorations, such as wine glass identification tabs or tower holders.
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PENDANT (See products)
The term pendant refers to any jewel hanging from a chain around the neck. It may be hung to a ring, a bail, a gooseneck (integrated pendant), etc. A pendant can be of any shape and or material. In fashion jewelry, the pendant can be hung on a chain or on many other articles, such as necklaces, rigid metal cords, ribbons, and more.
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RING (See products)
A ring is a jewel that is worn on the finger. It is made of three parts : the hoop (ring) that encircles the finger; the bezel which is the adorned part (with the setting) above the finger; the shoulders which are the portions of the body which connect it to the bezel. When a ring does not have a setting and the ring body extends evenly, it is a band or wedding ring. There are several types of rings.
Signet Ring (See products)
Massive ring with a wide and flat bezel engraved with inscriptions. Worn mostly by men, this ring is often entirely made of metal or adorned with a stone or cameo.
Solitaire (See products)
Unique stone and, by extension, a ring set with a single stone, usually a diamond. For a fashion jewelry piece, there are metal ring bases equipped with surfaces to glue, Loops for hanging charms or a dome in order to weave in beads. Most of these rings are adjustable.
Wedding ring (See products)
Ring (or band) offered on the occasion of a wedding.
RING (See products)
We call all ring any element shaped as a circle that has a hollow a center. A ring may be made of metal, plastic, wood, etc. If it is made of metal, it may be welded or not, be made of round wire, half-round, square or twisted. To make metal rings, just wrap a wire around a mandrel to form a spring. It can then be cut to obtain several individual rings.
Double ring (See products)
The double ring is a ring extending over two revolutions, like the rings of a key ring. Since the wires of the ring overlap twice, they are more reliable than a single ring. They are however more difficult to use. They are made of different materials, as single rings, but the wire size will generally be smaller, as the ring must be flexible enough to be half-opened, and have enough spring to close on itself. They are mainly used for finishing jewelry because of their safety factor. To pry it open, use one of the double ring clamp, it greatly facilitates the work.
Simple ring (See products)
Welded or not, a simple ring can be made of different materials such as copper, aluminum, titanium, bronze, sterling silver and gold. The rings are made from different sizes of wire. The most malleable and most colorful are often made of copper and aluminum. Simple rings are generally round, but can also be of an oval, square, or diamond shape, etc.
For fashion jewelry, rings are often used to install clasps or to attach a charm. Sometimes, they are also the main component in a piece of jewelry, such is the case for chainmails. Simple rings can easily be opened or closed with the help of two flat pliers.
RING SIZER (See products)
Tool that measures the ring size of fingers. Several rings hang from a key-chain like wire. The rings are graded in half point increments to make measures more accurate. Several ring sizers are used to take measures. Some are very thin to measure thinly made rings and others are thicker for thicker rings such as ring bands or signet rings.
Rolo chain (See products)
The Rolo chain (also known as "Jaseron chain"), is a chain with round links. Its name is derived from Al-Djazaïr (Algiers, Algeria), where chainmails were from during the Middle Ages. Since the term Jaseron means chainmail, any chain made with this technique (made with enameled interlocked links) has this designation.
Today the Jaseron chain often refers to a chain made of semi-round or rectangular string links.
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S-hook clasp
This clasp has two parts. One part is shaped as the letter “S” and the other part is simply a ring. Generally the S’ loops are opened to allow it to be inserted in the ring that makes the other part of the clasp.
Simple ring (See products)
Welded or not, a simple ring can be made of different materials such as copper, aluminum, titanium, bronze, sterling silver and gold. The rings are made from different sizes of wire. The most malleable and most colorful are often made of copper and aluminum. Simple rings are generally round, but can also be of an oval, square, or diamond shape, etc.
For fashion jewelry, rings are often used to install clasps or to attach a charm. Sometimes, they are also the main component in a piece of jewelry, such is the case for chainmails. Simple rings can easily be opened or closed with the help of two flat pliers.
Slide lock magnetic clasp (See products)
This clasp is composed of two tubes equipped with magnets on their opposing ends that can be slid in each other. On each of the tubes’ sides, two to nine rings can be found, they allow the fixing of rows on a jewelry piece. This clasp is ideal for multirow necklaces or bracelets. It’s a connector and a clasp all at once, thus taking less space and being more discreet.
Split Ring Pliers (See products)
Pliers designed to facilitate the insertion of elements in split rings. Split rings or split endless rings look like small springs, which is why it is hard to open them. These pliers have a hooked nose, which enables you while using one hand, to create a space in the ring’s spring and insert elements with your other hand.
Spring and ring makers with mandrels and a holder
Tool doted with 2 mandrels with handles of different diameters and an anchoring base. This tool is used to make metal coiling wires that you can incorporate in your creations. You can also cut these springs to make your own round rings, of the color or shape of your choosing. Use it with metal wires whether copper, aluminum or silver of any caliber.
Spring and ring makers with mandrels that are screwed in
Tool used to make oval coiling wires. This oval rings maker has three oval mandrels of various sizes. The chosen mandrels and metal wire are fixed to the support. With simple rotation movements, the metal wire wraps around the mandrel and creates a spring. Cut the spring to obtain oval rings. Use it with flexible metal wire such as copper, aluminum or silver.
SPRINGS AND RINGS MAKER
The spring or ring maker is a tool that can make springs out of metal strings, thus essentially making rings as well, in any size or color. This tool is made with mandrels around which the spring shapes itself and a support or a handle to which the mandrel is connected.
There are many variants of this tool. Some have round, oval, triangular or various other shapes of mandrels. Various mills are used to make tubes or springs of different diameter and shape. Some mandrel are inserted in support whereas others are screwed in a handle. This tool can be used with metal flexible strings such as copper, aluminum or sterling silver strings.
Spring and ring makers with mandrels and a holder
Tool doted with 2 mandrels with handles of different diameters and an anchoring base. This tool is used to make metal coiling wires that you can incorporate in your creations. You can also cut these springs to make your own round rings, of the color or shape of your choosing. Use it with metal wires whether copper, aluminum or silver of any caliber.
Spring and ring makers with mandrels that are screwed in
Tool used to make oval coiling wires. This oval rings maker has three oval mandrels of various sizes. The chosen mandrels and metal wire are fixed to the support. With simple rotation movements, the metal wire wraps around the mandrel and creates a spring. Cut the spring to obtain oval rings. Use it with flexible metal wire such as copper, aluminum or silver.
Square Flat Nose Pliers (See products)
Versatile pliers. They are mostly used to close connectors in a “U” shape and to open and close jump rings. Thanks to their large flat nose, they can hold and keep objects stable without deforming or twisting them.
Stick bar chain (See products)
The stick bar chain is made with metal links shaped as little sticks, linked together. The links can be linked by rings or directly linked together.
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Toggle clasp (See products)
Also called “T” clasp or stick clasp, the toggle clasp is made with a ring and a “T” shaped rod. The rod is slightly longer than the diameter of the ring. To open or close the clasp, simply tip the rod in or out of the ring. This clasp is often integrated to jewelry designs and becomes a practical and ornamental element of the piece.
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Wedding ring
Ring (or band) offered on the occasion of a wedding.
