You can make paddle headpins by flattening the end of the wire using a hammer or tool. Jump rings are metal loops with a cut area that are used to join jewelry components such as joining a chain to a clasp, ear wires to a beaded component or even to make jewelry components such as chain maille.
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Home Your Basket Account Wishlist. Silver Silver is a precious metal. The Hardness of Silver Due to the softness of pure silver 2. In jewellery, sterling silver comprises of The Pros and Cons of Using Silver for Jewellery Making Pros: Jewellery craftspeople love silver because the material is soft, malleable easily squashed and ductile easily stretched.
Silver is highly reflective it used to be used to back mirrors, but this is now done using aluminium Silver can be polished to a luminous sheen. It is inexpensive compared to gold and platinum. Silver has good antibacterial properties for items like cutlery. Silver is durable and has a longer lifespan compared to other metals and costume jewellery.
Cons: The softness of silver can also be a disadvantage — it may scratch and bend under repetitive daily wear. Sterling silver jewellery will tarnish - meaning it may take on a black or green hue. Silver needs to be cleaned regularly to maintain its gleam. Silver is sensitive to acids and corrosion and general chemicals. Some people are allergic to silver due to its copper content.
Gold Pure Gold is a bright reddish yellow precious metal rated in Karats k. The Hardness of Gold Pure Gold 24k is soft and rated 2. Typical gold jewellery is usually 14k gold, 16k gold, 18k gold and 21k gold. The Pros and Cons of Using Gold for Jewellery Making Pros: Gold is one of the finest metals used for jewellery — traditionally the choice for wedding bands. Gold is one of the most malleable easily squashed and ductile easily stretched metals, making it easy to work with.
Gold is resistant to most acids. Pure gold will not tarnish, however 14k, 16k, 18k will do, but much less so than Silver and over a long time. Gold is less allergenic than silver Cons: More precious and therefore more expensive than Silver. Gold jewellery can become scratched when worn on a daily basis. The presence of nickel may not be suitable for metal allergy sufferers.
Platinum Platinum is a silver-white, highly dense, and malleable precious metal. The Hardness of Platinum Platinum is rated It is super durable and will never tarnish.
Platinum is extremely corrosion-resistant and heat-resistant. Platinum, is naturally white and will not fade to yellow. Hypo-allergenic properties make it ideal for sensitive skin. Cons: The scarcity of platinum and the fact that the density requires more of the rare metal to create a ring, means that platinum jewellery is typically more expensive than pure gold or white gold.
Platinum jewellery is generally heavier than that made of gold. What can Platinum be Used for? Titanium Titanium is a lustrous, high strength metal with a silver colour. The Hardness of Titanium Titanium is rated 6 on the Mohs Hardness scale and has the highest strength-weight ratio of all the natural metals in the world. Titanium and gold produce an alloy that is marketed and sold as karat gold.
Titanium is highly resistant to chemicals and can be easily recycled. It is resistant to corrosion. Cons: Titanium is very difficult to solder unless it's been mixed with other metals. Titanium is not so easy to resize. Titanium is expensive and rare. What Can Titanium be Used for? For a more indepth look at Titanium, take a look at our article 'Titanium' 5. Copper This is a reddish-orange metal that is most often used in alloys, electrical equipment and in Copper Findings for jewellery making.
Copper is soft and malleable and easily stretched. Brass Brass is an alloy of Copper and Zinc. The Hardness of Base Metals Base metals are alloys and manufactured to produce different degrees of durability and malleability. Widely available and widely stocked. Can be used in 3D printing. Their reactivity allows a wide range of colouring techniques to be utilised.
Cons: Their surface is usually quick to oxidise and tarnish in air. More people are allergic to base metals than precious metals. Base metals can't be hallmarked or used in pieces that will be hallmarked. Older base metals might contain traces of lead. It is also commonly used for surgical instruments and for industrial purposes 6.
Pearl A pearl is formed in the soft tissue of certain molluscs, oysters and mussels for example. Concentric layers of deposited calcium carbonate make up a pearl, much like an onion. The Hardness of Pearl It is ranked 2. Pearls are soft enough enabling you to work them with steel pearl drills or diamond ball burrs and glued into settings with jewellery adhesives. Pearls can be modified with dyes, bleached or coated with lacquer.
Pearl jewellery can be easily cared for and polished with Beeswax and when given the proper care, will retain their value for a lifetime Cultured pearls are affordable.
In it's organic, natural form, the pearl is a thing of beauty so it doesn't need to be cut, polished or manipulated in any way before making jewellery with it. Cons: Pearls may lose their lustre over time as the nacre wears away Natural pearls are very expensive They are soft, so easily damaged. Constant contact with even the mildest of acids or chlorine will erode the nacre of the pearl and they will lose their lustre. Shell Shell beads are one of the oldest forms of jewellery and over the years has seen it's popularity come and go with fashion trends such as Cameo rings, earrings and brooches back in the 's.
The Hardness of Shell Shell is approximately 3 on the Mohs scale of hardness. The Pros and Cons of using Shells in Jewellery Making Pros: Since the summer of shell jewellery has been on trend, so if you're in the jewellery making business now's the time to go beach combing. Shells can easily be drilled , cut and carved using commonly available jewellery and crafting tools.
Shells can be easily cleaned, strung and polished. When it has been found on the beach, it's free! Some shell can be extremely tough to drill through so you will need a small diamond drill bit and patience.
If cutting, drilling or manipulating the shell, care must be taken not to inhale any dust as it is extremely toxic. Always wear a mask The industry of harvested sea shells is crippling our marine life only use sea shells you've found on the beach and check first with the local authority that it is OK to do so What can Shells be Used for?
Seeds and Nuts For thousands of years seeds, nuts and the roots from plants have been used to adorn the body in various cultures across the World. Very economical - try growing your own plants and dry the seeds.
Easy to carve, drill and polish. Extremely lightweight so ideal for use in beading. Many seeds are fast growing making them a sustainable material. Cons: Fragile. Can be broken if bumped or knocked. Not water resistant. Seeds and nut beads can swell if in contact with water. Wood Wooden jewellery such as beads, bangles and pendants have been popular for thousands of years.
The Pros and Cons of using Wood in Jewellery Making Pros: Economical, especially if you are using salvaged, drift wood or recycled wood in your jewellery making.
Wood can be easily manipulated : carved , shaped, cut and polished. Wood is lightweight so makes an ideal choice for a statement necklace or earrings, large pendant, chunky bangle or huge beads. Cons: Wood absorbs water so avoid soaking. It will be prone to knocks, bumps and bashes so care must be taken especially with wooden watches and rings. The natural colours of wooden jewellery may fade or darken over time due to the natural elements. Stone Semi precious, non-precious, and precious.
Can be faceted, cut, drilled , polished, carved and manipulated in many ways. Possible investment - If the stone is precious. Cons: Some stone can be affected by chemicals, greases and contaminants.
Chips and breakages may occur Special diamond tools are required to manipulate stone so it can be expensive to work with. Glass Glass beads, particularly Venetian, are historically one of the first glass jewellery objects to be made popular.
The Pros and Cons of using Glass for Jewellery Making Pros: Glass can be heated to create various different shapes and forms Available in a myriad of colours Glass beads can be easily and cheaply produced and are more economical than crystal glass with lead in Cons: Glass is very fragile.
Whilst it is very hard, it can also be easily chipped or broken.
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