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Posted: Fri May 01, 2020 10:09 am
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Posted: Mon May 04, 2020 10:56 am
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Posted: Tue May 05, 2020 7:20 pm
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Posted: Wed May 06, 2020 10:58 am
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2020 12:28 pm
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Posted: Fri May 08, 2020 10:20 am
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Start with Your Base
When starting a necklace. You need to figure out what the main material you're going to work with. Here is a glimpse of what you can use and what is the best form for them.
Chain
Chain comes in a wide variety, colors, and material. This base is great if you're going for a metal look, however, beads can't be used without the help of headpins or eyepins. Because it is metal it's also not as flowly, but it will keep any charms in place and it's one of the easiest materials to work with.
Wire
Wire is the stiffest of the material to work with. Usually working with wire in necklace form will be simple and very stiff. Usually wire wrap bracelets and earring will be more detailed. The wire comes in gauges of various sizes and colors. Wire can be difficult for even the most experience person to work and if you mess up big the project can be ruined.
Thread
Thread is the material with the most flow and be used to make placement knots without using crimps. The thread comes in many times of colors and sizes. This material is the best to use with beads with you're going a small design or if you're using seed beads.
Elastic
Elastic will stretch the most out of the material, but you have to be careful not to use heavy beads or charms when making items with elastic. Usually you'll only use elastic to make bracelets.
Plastic Cord
Plastic cord is used for making all kinds of jewelry as an alternative to using thread and is used between chain pieces to give it a bit of flow or to use beads with chain.
Ribbon
Ribbon is used usually to make chokers, but can be used to do normal necklaces or bracelets. These designs come out thicker and will sometimes will have a charm on it. You can pretty much use normal ribbon, but be careful not to cut the ribbon lengthwise or a ribbon that will be ruff against your skin.
Cord
Cord is a thick and comes in leather, plant materials, or plastic. Because it is think most designs are with large beads or charms.
Lace
Lace is one of the most traditional forms of necklace making. Very similar to ribbon in nation, but you can mix and match ribbon with it. This form can be used with large beads, but most of the time rhinestones are added to it and/or charms.
Elastic Ribbon
Elastic ribbon stretches and is usually used to make chokers and can have charms added to it.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 12:24 pm
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:46 am
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