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Metric Conversion Chart,
Measuring Thread and
Working with Clasps,
Finishing Memory Wire
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Multi Strand Necklaces,
Bead Storage ,
Cleaning Beads,
Beading Surface,
Birthstone Colors,
Cleaning Silver,
Opening Jump Rings,
Threads,
Crimps, Choosing
Pliers,
ChoosingWire Cutters,
Drilling Holes In Beads,
All Pliers Are Not Created Equal,
Keeping Track of Loose Ends,
Lighting and magnification,
Photographing Beads &
Jewelry, Getting
Odors Out of Beads,
Headpin Loops,
Straightening Nylon Thread,
Measuring Without a Tape,
Using Extra Beads,
Working with Large Holed
Beads, Picking Up
Fallen Beads,
Designing with Board,
Jump Rings,
Chandelier Earrings,Fitting a Bracelet,
Mixing Metals,
Stretching Nymo,
Protecting Wire,
Pouring Beads,
Removing Beads From String,
Storing Needle & Thread,
Keeping Pearls Clean,
Carrying Beading Projects,
Towels,
Reaming Pearls,
Magnetic Beads,
Counting Stitches,
Sorting Bead,
Glow in the Dark Beads,
Doubling Thread Through
Small Holes,
Stringing Seed Beads,
Positioning Beads,
Positioning Knots,
Fishing Line,
Scams,
Big holes, small thread,
Lead In Pewter,
Length of Jewelry,
Beginner's Tool Kit ,Lead, ,
Securing Lobster Claws, Clasps,
Bead Hole Size,
Reaming Bead Holes,
Illusion Necklaces ,
Managing Thread While Weaving
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Mismatched Toggles / Bars
Sandra J Paluzzi
However, the different components can be used in beading. The toggle portion of the clasp can be used as a connector for a 'Y' necklace. Two can be used to emphasize each side of a center focus design on a necklace. Small toggle clasps can be used as hoops on earrings.
The bars present more of a challenge but again can be put to use as design elements. Take your round nose pliers and form downward loops with each side of the bar. The ends meet forming a circle. This circle can be a stand alone earring, a connector, or a hoop just waiting for a charm. You can also just hang the bars straight out horizontally on an earwire with a dangling string of beads.
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