Ice-Pick Bail
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.
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A Guide to Bails
Ever wonder what a bail is? How do you use it and what should you look for to find what you need for your designs? All of that has been compiled in one handy location.
5 Ways to Make a Bail for Your DIY Jewelry
Jewelry designer Patti presents five ways to make a bail, including a folded component bail, hammered and rolled wire bail, layered jump ring bail and more.
Grip Length
The depth of the grip range of an ice-pick bail. The grip length measures the distance of a stringing hole from the edge of a drilled focal.
Prong Bail
A finding used to attach a chain to a cross-drilled pendant.
Forming Basic Wire Shapes
Handmade wire components can take any jewelry design from "okay" to "wow!". Learn how to make an S-clasp, pendant hanger and bead cage with this how-to video with renowned metalsmith Sandra Lupo.
Using an Ice-Pick Bail
Ice-pick bails may sound complicated, but using them isn’t! Learn how easy they are to use with pendants and other drilled components in this video.
Securing a Donut with a Donut Bail
Turn a gemstone or glass donut into an eye-catching pendant with donut bails.
Bail Pendant Mount
Bonds to any flat-backed item to make a pendant.
Top Six Types of Bails
Explore ice picks, up eyes, donut bails and more! See how these top bail types quickly and easily transform your favorite jewelry-making elements into finished pieces.
How to Use a Wire Donut Bail
Turn a gemstone or glass donut into an eye-catching pendant with donut bails.
How to Use Glue-on Bails
A drop of glue is all you need to turn flat-backed components into attractive pendants and drops. Jewelry-making expert Tom walks you through the process.
How to Make a Briolette Wrapped Loop
Not sure how to incorporate briolettes into jewelry? This instructional video shows how to add a loop to briolettes for use in any design.
How to Make Jewelry Findings with Wire
In this video, you'll learn how to make your own ear wires, jump rings, head pins, eye pins, clasps, bails and more.
Bail
A metal loop that is used to attach a chain or cord to a pendant.