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Has a short length of chain to vary the necklace length by attaching the clasp to different links of the chain. Includes Hook-and-Eye and Lobster Claw Clasps.
Adjustable Clasp
A metal loop that is used to attach a chain or cord to a pendant.
Bail
Using traditional embroidery or sewing stitches to attach beads to fabric, leather or other surfaces. Commonly used to embellish clothing, shoes and home décor.
Bead Embroidery
Acrylic hook used for attaching beading to lampshades, curtain rods, serving bowls or shade pulls.
Beading Hook
A chain, pin or clasp worn at a woman's waist, to which trinkets, keys or other articles are attached. Also used for pins with two figures linked by a chain.
Chatelaine
Necklace terminator or beading finding used to bring multiple strands together at one point to attach a clasp or be part of the design.
Cone
Has structural crimps for attaching to the end of beading wire or cord with Crimping Pliers. Can include Hook-and-Eye, Lobster Claw and Magnetic Clasp styles.
Crimp Clasp
An earring form consisting of a short post with attached chain. The post serves as a "needle," allowing the chain to be threaded front-to-back through the ear.
Ear Thread
A finding which allows for a bead, component or stringing material to be inserted or otherwise attached inside it.
End Cap
A bead with a drill hole that only goes halfway through. Half-drilled beads are attached to various settings using a glue or other adhesive.
Half-Drilled Bead
Similar to a prong bail, it will create a loop to attach a chain to when the prongs are closed into a cross-drilled pendant.
Ice-Pick Bail
A pair of pliers with attached nylon contact surfaces. Ideal for gripping round, square, twisted, coated, plated and precious metal wires during wireworking.
Nylon Jaw Pliers
A finding used to attach a chain to a cross-drilled pendant.
Prong Bail
Bond to one end of a flat bulk chain to create a jumpring attachment.
Terminator