Findings are the pieces that link beads together in the jewelry-making process. This includes components such

as clasps, fasteners, connectors, endings and wire.

This guide takes the mystery out of jewelry findings, toolsand stringing materials.

Jewelry Findings Guide

Overhand Knot Square Knot

Granny Knot Surgeon’s Knot

KnotsThese are common knots used in jewelry-making and bead-weaving.For extra strength, add a drop of clear drying glue or clear nail polish.

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Eye Pins Head PinsIdeal for creating charms.Thread beads on pin,leaving about 1/4” ofbare pin. Form loop atopen end using roundnose pliers. Then add toeye pin charm, earrings,necklace, etc.

Jump RingsConnects two loops. Tip: Toopen a jump ring, do not distort or weaken the ringby pulling in a side-to-sidemotion. Instead, pull oneside toward you and theother away from you.

Ideal for ending a strand ofbeads. Thread stringingmaterial back & forththrough crimp bead. Forbest results, flatten crimpbead then round usingcrimping pliers.

Double Rings/Split RingsConnects 2 loops - slipson like a key ring.

Connectors

Endings

Earrings

Clasps & Fasteners

The choice is all about the finished look.

Clasps & Fasteners hold the look together! Magnetic clasps, toggles and s-hooks make the piece easier to take on and off.

Ideal for making chains.Thread beads on pinleaving about 1/4” ofbare pin. Form loop atopen end using roundnose pliers. Then add toanother eye pin charm,earrings, necklaces, etc.

Crimp Beads & Tubes

Used for connecting theends of multi strand projects.The cones hide the knots.

ConesIdeal for use with hemp, leather orribbon cording. Fold over ends with adab of glue to hold cord in place.

End Crimps (End Connectors)Ideal for use with leathercord. Crimp springs to holdonto cord.

Crimp Coil Necklace End

Also called bead tips.Ideal for hiding knots andconnecting to closures.

Double Cup Connectors

Kidney Wire Lever Back Ear Post w/Nut

Ear String Hoops Chandeliers Ear Clips

Fish Hook

Magnetic Lobster Barrel Clasp Spring Ring

Toggles S-Hooks Trailer Hitch Filigree

Essential for providing appropriate “endings” to strands within various types of jewelry designs.

Beading ThreadAvailable in polyester, nylon, cotton, silk & blends.Best for woven projects or lightweight designs.Tip: For easier threading coat with beeswax priorto stringing.

Beading Wire(Tiger tail) Generally, multi-strand coated wireswith great strength.

Stretchy Cord™

(Jelly cord) prestretched for best results - great forbracelets and anklets. No need for closure.

MonofilamentClear fishing wire used when you want the cord toremain invisible through your beads.

Hemp & Leather CordsGenerally used in projects with simple or knotteddesigns.

Memory WireTempered wire coiled into a shape. It quickly returnsto its original shape after opening or pulling.

Stringing MaterialsA variety of jewelry-making cords for the many requirements of multiple styles of jewelry design.

Spacer BeadsAny bead used in between focal beads.

Spacer BarsTo hold multi-strand bead projects in place.

Bead CapsIdeal for surrounding a bead.

Chain ExtensionsEasily extends the length of a necklace forcomfort or design.

Magnetic Clasp ConverterConverts regular clasp necklaces into magnetic claspnecklaces for ease in taking jewelry on and off.

Pin BacksProvides a secure pin base for pins and broaches.

Special FindingsFor adding functionality or a special touch.

Tools & Accessories

Chain Nose PliersTapered tips reach into smallspaces. Perfect for twisting,squeezing and shaping. Alsocalled long nose pliers.

Round Nose PliersGreat for twists, coils and loops. Also called internal pliers.

3 in 1 Combination ToolInternal plier for twisting coils and loops. Groove closes coils & bendswires at right angles. Cutter trimswire, findings, etc.

Wire CuttersSuitable for cutting and trimmingwire up to 1.6mm, jewelry findingsand head & eye pins. Also calledside cutter pliers.

Bead ReamerUsed to clean out cloggedholes in beads. Beadingneedles can sometimes beused for this purpose too.

Crimping PliersTwo grooves to closeand finish crimp beads.(See crimp beads.)

Bead StopperPrevents beads from slipping offthe cord while you’re working.

Bead LoomCompact frame for simple bead weaving.

Bead BoardSuperb tool forbead pattern layout.

Mini Reclosable BagsGreat for storage of small, easy-to-lose beads,findings, cord, etc.

Beading NeedlesThread beading needle,tie odd bead to the looseend to prevent frompulling out. Do not cutcord. You will be pullingmore cord from the spoolthrough the eye of theneedle as needed.

Tools

Jump Ring Tool Fits over finger for convenient supportwhen opening orclosing jump rings.

Excellent tools for the demands of detailed jewelry-making. Items to simplify and enhance jewelry-making and design.