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Miscellaneous Findings Index A-C | D-Z  Bails Also see our sterling silver Tubes with Loops beads Barrettes Glue, solder or rivet ornaments onto these spring-hardened steel barrettes.  These French-style barrettes are measured end to end across the top surface.  The 80mm (3 1/4") style is the most popular seller.  Made in the Orient. Bead Caps Sterling Silver Pewter Gold Tone Silver Tone Bead caps are used to cap one or both ends of a bead, thus adding more detail and texture to the design of the piece. Gold-plate, imit. rhod. plate (nickel color), pewter, and sterling silver. Also check out Bali Bead Caps: - Sterling Silver - Vermeil Bead Tips These are also called "Knot Covers" Now in Antiqued Copper and Gunmetal, as well. ADHESIVES ANGEL PARTS ATTACH RINGS BADGE CLIPS AND OTHER CLIPS (Also see, Swivel Lanyard Pull ) BEAD ACCESSORIES BEAD BOARDS BEAD STOPPERS BEAD SUPPLIES BEAD STOPPER Beaver Tail Drops These are primarily used to glue on the backs of pieces, such as cabochons, to create a loop, so you can dangle the piece as a drop or a pendant. Use E6000 or Bond 527 glues. BEES WAX and THREAD HEAVEN BOOKMARKS BRACELET COMPONENTS Bell Caps Use E6000 to glue these onto a tumbled stone, crystal point, or any other item, to make a pendant. You will also need to add a jump ring. Bolo Tips, Slides, Cords, Parts Brooch Converters Buttons (sterling silver, czech glass, pewter, gemstone/shell buttons)    CENTER PIECES CHAINS (finished or by the foot), NECK WIRES, EXTENDERS, SAFETY CHAINS CHARMS, PENDANTS, DROPS, BELLS, CLACKERS CLASPS AND CLOSURES CLEANERS CLIPS COIN MOUNTINGS CONNECTORS CONTAINERS CORDS, STRINGING MATERIALS Button Covers Clamps Pictured above are a foldover or wing clamp (left) and a ribbon clamp (right). Also see our Foldover Clasps Adjustable End Caps For Thick Cords   Coil Clasps For Leather and Thick Cords Read about How To Use Coil Clasps With Leather! Read about Tying Slip Knots in Leather and Other Thick Cords Now in Antiqued Copper and Gunmetal, as well. Also check out Cord and Chain Ends and End Caps, Crimp Ends, as well as Hook & Eye Clasps . Cones Read about Finishing Multistrand Necklaces With Cones Also check out Bali Cones and End Caps East Indian Ethnic Metal Beads (some very large cones in copper, silver-plate and brass) Cord and Chain Ends Solder chain or glue cord into these end caps. Also check out End Caps, Coil Clasps For Leather and Thick Cords, Hook & Eye Clasps ,Crimp Ends and End Caps. Crimp Beads, Tubes, and. Crimp Covers and, Horse Shoes (wire protectors) Use Crimp Beads or Tubes to finish off Tigertail or Soft-Flex wire projects.  Flatten the crimp bead with chain-nose pliers or crimping pliers .   We most often use the 2mm round crimp or 2mm tube crimp.  Available in silver-plate, gold-plate, nickel-plate, black, gunmetal, copper, brass oxidized (dull), sterling silver and gold-filled. Use Crimp Bead Covers to hide the crushed crimp beads. Simply squeeze the cover over the crimp, using a crimping or other pliers. Use Horse Shoes (wire protectors) to hide and protect the cable wire that loops into and around the clasp at the point you crush the cable wire. This also forces you to leave the correct size loop between the crushed crimp and the clasp or ring. Will work with cable wire that is .019" or thinner. [Read about: Using the Crimper Pliers .] Crimp Ends Finish your cord jewelry with these stylish crimp ends!  They're ideal for use with leather, rubber and satin cord.  Add a little glue, like E6000, to your cord. Push the cord into the crimp end. Simply crimp the center with round-nose pliers to secure the cord in place.  Handcrafted in Indonesia and Israel.  Designs may vary slightly. Also check out Cord and Chain Ends and End Caps, Coil Clasps For Leather and Thick Cords, as well as Hook & Eye Clasps , Adjustable End Caps For Thick Cords.   CROCHET HOOKS: by Susan Bates. These are used in bead crochet. The sizes most often used are 04 and 08. TO: Finishes and Materials Chart Findings products are coded with a basic 6-digit code plus an extension.  The extension is a shorthand for the finish or the material of the item.  For example, an item coded 495-063.SS has the extension "SS" which stands for sterling silver. TO: Conversion Tables Weights Gauge Thickness Millimeters to Inches  To darken bright gold finishes To antique silver or gold chain "Gold-Filled vs. Gold-Plated" About Cleaning Sterling Silver Jewelry   Miscellaneous Findings Index A-C | D-Z

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