[Jewelry making - Article 00205] - Re: [Orchid] What should I be stringing on...

[Judy Willingham]

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Hello Cyndy,

>     I'm wondering how to transition From chain to beading without
>     incorporating the dreaded bead stringing material (ie Beadalon
>     etc.). 

    I've been asked to repair so many cable-strung bracelets, that I
    rarely use it. Instead I prefer to "string" metal beads and heavy
    stone or ceramic beads on sterling chain. It is limited to stones
    with a larger hole, in that the smallest good quality round chain
    I've found, is 1mm diameter. Rio & IJS stock it. I like a strong
    rounded box chain or wheat chain. I solder a loop on one end for the
    clasp to engage, and solder about 35mm of 20 gauge sterling wire on
    the other end for a needle. After the beads are strung, the wire is
    looped through the clasp and wrapped "hangman noose" style. 

    This is a very sturdy method and works very well for bracelets, as
    they can get jerked easily. It IS more costly though and requires
    soldering skills. If you want more info or some tips for soldering
    and finishing, email me off Orchid. 

    Judy in Kansas, who will be up at 0'dark thirty tomorrow, heading to
    a show in Hutch. Yawn.
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