[Jewelry making - Article 00120] - Re: [Orchid] Gold French Wire

[mary dunker]

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    french wire is an extremely fine, coiled wire that is cut into a
    small length, about 3/8ths of an inch or  so and is put on beading
    cord at the end of a strand.   The wire then loops over the jump
    ring that attaches the clasp to the beads and the beading cord is
    threaded back through the beads and knotted.  The french wire
    protects the cord from wearing as quickly and gives a nicer look. 
    If you have one, check Rio Grande's catalog in the beading section
    for a picture.  Never seen it in gold and most finer necklaces such
    as pearls never seem to use it.  Hope this helps.  Mary Dunker  

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