A tortoiseshell acrylic chain bracelet
"It's time to get down to business :D . I'm going to show you how to make a trendy bracelet. To get started, gather your pliers and the equipment you will need. My tip: I prefer to use two flat-nose pliers without teeth rather than one pair of flat-nose pliers and one pair of fine-nose pliers. Since the rings are larger, you need to hold them securely without hurting yourself (by slipping with the pliers). However, you can manage with regular pliers . Step 1:...
Form a loop using a loop rod or nail
In this tutorial, you will learn how to form a loop using a rod that ends either in another loop or a nail rod (flat head or ball head). Step 1: Thread your pearl/stone onto the loop post. In the photo I (Mary) is using a loop rod which is a sort of spacer. Step 2: Place your flat pliers approximately 1 mm from your pearl. Using this, you will have to form a 90° angle. Step 3: Bend the stem while holding the bead...
Useful jewelry pliers
With your pliers, beads and findings, you will be ready to create your own jewelry! To properly begin assembling your jewelry, whether simple or complex, it is necessary to use the right pliers. Here are the 4 pliers that should be your friends for all your editing. Whether for a necklace, a pair of earrings or a bracelet; you will need at least 2 or all. Here they are: 1 cutting pliers , 1 conical (or round) pliers , 1 flat pliers without teeth and...
