Making jewellery

I've been asked about the base chain for you YouTube video, http://www.youtube.com/user/JewelleryDragon#p/a/u/0/ywNK3kk6TK4.

In this video, I'm adding peridot beads with head pins to a chain, and I was asked because the chain is different half-way along, it's thicker.

So here you are, the explanation!




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11FM1bfwoOs



I was adding small links to the base chain to give it more texture and depth. This is actually a commission piece, and still isn't finished as I need to talk to the person commissioning it about the finishing touches. But once it is done, I'll post it up here.




www.jewellerydragon.com
We now sell on Etsy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewellerydragon.
 

Beading clip

You can view me making a gold and pearl necklace on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-F33CU4O2M

You can see how difficult the gold wire is to work with, it doesn't help that it is paired with very large, round pearls that are difficult to grip. 

The basic principle is to create a hoop at one end, thread the bead on, then create another hoop at the end. Simple...until you have to do 40 to create a necklace! 

If I look awkward it's because I've got the camera in front of me as I try to see and stay in shot.

This item is a commission, although you can buy similar items from me at www.jewellerydragon.com

 

www.jewellerydragon.com
We now sell on Etsy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewellerydragon.