It’s the little issues that crop up from time to time in jewelers’ work that can take valuable time away from doing what you really love: creating jewelry. Explore our tips and tricks from the experts about a wide variety of jewelry-making processes that are sure to save you time, material and headaches.

Determining Bracelet Length

Avoid ending up with a bracelet that’s too snug! Because the diameter of the beads you string has a significant effect on the inner circumference of the finished bracelet, compensating for the beads’ diameter will give you a perfectly finished, perfectly sized piece every time. Here’s how:

Finishing Cord with Adjustable Knots

 
It’s easy to create fashion jewelry on cord without clasps. The cost is reduced, the whole process takes just a moment to complete and the cord length is adjustable for the wearer. Here’s how:

Finishing Ends with French Wire

 
 
Protect silk and bead cord and strengthen your strand with French wire. Here’s how:
 
String the first three beads.
 
Carefully cut about 1/4" of French wire and gently string it onto your bead cord. String one end of the clasp onto cord.
 

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