Jewelry Making

adobeprincess asked:


I need to find a clasp that I can attach to leather cord. The problem I am finding is that most of these are either sterling or base metal which I am allergic to. Do you know of a solution of how I can attach a clasp to a choker of leather round cord? I need to be able to make it a specific length. This is my problem. Any solutions? I need some metal or other material that is not base meal and does not contain nickel.

Any solutions would be appreciated.
Eye I love that word canabalize. Well there are tons of things that an allergic person can use. If you want to know you can research that one for yourself. I can use that idea however. Jewelry Supply catalogs have many other options. Basically anything without nickel will work. Think about it animal vegtable mineral whatever will work. Just without nickel. I am trying to make something nice here, so at this point I am not using plastic, but it is an option.
Thanks for mentioning the leather on leather tie option people I know about that one and it is good. I am going for a clasp right now.
Thanks for mentioning Michaels and the like. I think they are kind of pre-fab and low end. I really think they are expensive for what a person gets. I like more wholesale higher quality items rather than mass market stuff. I go for the more unique or the higher quality stuff. Thanks for the michaels however. I think it is important to get bead stuff from all sources. Yard sales junk stores and even michaels sometimes, just I find their findings really expensive and limited for what you get. Thank you anyway. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for mentioning wood that is a good idea. I have not thought of lately.

Wyandotte Hen asked:


Specifically using an elastic string for a beaded bracelet.

Fox asked:


I use to take a silversmith jewelry class in highschool and was thinking of starting it up again. My question is, where can i find silver in rods, tubes or strips for making silver rings?

EMOPOOPS asked:


like the most active ones.

sweetiehart528 asked:


Does anyone know of a site where I can buy gold beads for jewelry making. I only seem to find sterling and gold filled, but I want actual 10kt or 14kt gold beads of all shapes. If you know of a site please direct me. Thanks in advance for any help.