Findings for knitted wire jewellery
To make it easy for you to choose the correct findings, I have put together packs with selections of everything you might need. Although there are instructions in my pattern, each pack includes more detailed information and pictures.
If any item normally included is out of stock then a substitute will be made of equal or greater value.
Selection pack of silver and gold plated End bars including jump rings £3
This is valued at approx. £4.50 and contains the following:-
A selection of End bars in various sizes from 5mm wide to 19mm wide in a smooth and textured finishes and in a variety of silver and gold plate.
Selection pack of silver and gold plated mixed findings & End bars including jump rings £5
This is valued at approx. £9 and contains the following:-
Ear hooks, kidney style and ball hook style.
Petal caps for earrings.
Clasps including, fancy clip, screw, large and small trigger, magnetic, fancy toggles and a selection of jump rings.
Selection of End bars include various sizes from 5mm wide to 19mm wide in a smooth and textured finishes.
Selection pack of mixed findings £5
This is valued at approx. £9 and contains the following:-
Ear hooks, kidney style and ball hook style.
Petal caps for earrings.
Clasps including, fancy clip, screw, large and small trigger, magnetic, plain and fancy toggle and 5 strand clasp.
Beaded spectacle holders, chain extenders, badge backs and a selection of jump rings.
E6000 Glue - Sadly out of stock as impossible to find a supplier
This is an extremely strong multi-purpose adhesive. It is clear, waterproof, non-flammable, paintable and flexible. It is excellent for jewellery making as it fills any gaps.
For joining non porous surfaces, apply a very small amount to each surface, wait 2-10 minutes and press surfaces together. Curing takes 24-72 hours.
It is also very useful for any projects where you plan to stitch either by hand or machine through the glue as it remains flexible if spread thinly.
A great glue!
Earring findings
£1 per pack
Earring hooks 8 pairs SP or GP or 4 pairs each SP and GP. Also available in Antique copper
8 pairs with jump rings per pack
Leverback earring hooks SP only
3 pairs with jump rings per pack
Adjustable Earclips for non pierced ears SP or GP
1 pair per pack
Sterling Silver Earring hooks
£1.50 per pair
To turn your knitted earring into jewellery, you'll need to attach an earring hook. This can be sewn on with the wire tails. Alternatively, a cover/cap can be glued in place and the earring hook attached to that.
Jump ring is sewn on with the wire tail & the hook is attached.
Petal Cap (or Cord End) is glued on and the hook is attached.
Petal Caps SP or GP
10 per pack
Small Cord Ends 5 pairs SP or GP Internal dimension 3.2mm
10 per pack
Findings to finish off Bracelets or Necklaces
£1 per pack
To turn your knitted bracelet or necklace into jewellery, you'll need to attach a clasp. Jump rings can be sewn on with the wire tails and the clasp attached. Alternatively, an End Bar or Cord End (below) can be glued in place over the wire ends and the clasp attached to that.
Magnet clasp stitched on
Button clasp with jump rings stitched on
Cord end glued on and then fancy toggle clasp attached
with jump rings
13mm End Bar glued on and then trigger clasp attached
with jump rings
Large Cord Ends for Bracelets or necklaces SP or GP internal dimension 4.4mm
10 per pack
Largest cord ends with rotating wire loop. SP or GP Internal dimension 5.7mm
6 per pack
For narrow bracelets and necklaces you will need 5mm-6mm size End Bar which is available in smooth or textured finish in SP or GP
10 per pack.
Medium width braided jewellery requires size 9mm- 13mm End Bar SP
8 per pack.
Wide braided jewellery requires size 16mm-19mm End Bar
SP or GP
6 per pack.
Clasps for Bracelets or Necklaces
All £1 per pack
Also called Trigger Clasp. SP only
4 in pack
Very neat and secure. SP or GP
4 in pack
For necklaces only SP or GP
4 in pack (may vary in design)
VERY strong little magnets SP only. 1 in pack
Various fancy clasps SP or GP
2 in pack
Plain clasps SP or GP
2 in pack
Large plain clasp SP only
1 in pack
Large fancy clasp SP only
1 in pack (limited stock)
Extras
All £1 per pack
Elastic grips round end of arms on glasses. SP or GP. Can be painted with nail varnish.
2 pairs per pack
Use to extend the length of necklaces or bracelets by up to 2" SP or GP
3 per pack
Essential jump rings. 10 each of 5 of the most commonly used sizes. SP or GP
50 in pack
Enlarged photo of a jump ring opener/closer This is a really useful tool if you are using a lot of jump rings. There are 4 slots for wire diameters 0.9mm, 1.1mm, 1.5mm and 2mm
£2.50