JEWELRY SUPPLIESThere are many designs that you can choose in making dichroic jewelry. We are more concerned about teaching you how to make the various dichroic beads and cabachons than we are about teaching you how to "bead" jewelry. Visit our "Links" for some websites that give step by step directions on beading. However, we do want to give you an idea of the supplies needed if you want to do this type of project. Red Dichroic and Crystal Bead Bracelet The supplies used in this bracelet: Brown Twist Necklace This necklace was made in the same way as the bracelet above. We used a pendant rather than dichroic beads.The supplies needed for making this necklace are: Set of Jewelry making pliers One dichroic focal point that we made.(Any of our pendants will work.) Brown glass twist beads Brown round glass beads that match the twist beads Metal beads and jump rings for a contrast color Beading wire Crimps for the ends Clasps of your choice for the closure Supplies To Transform your Art Glass Cabachons into Wearable Works of ArtThis website is devoted to listing "how to instructions" needed for various projects. We have shown you how to cut your glass, fuse your glass and how to do all of this using safety in mind. This page will help you make these Art Glass cabachons into jewelry to wear.If you have made jewelry before, you will know that there are endless supplies that you "could" purchase. However, I will be listing the very BASIC items to get you started. If you need step by step instructions, see our links for some of our friends websites. General Jewelry Making SuppliesThe following list of jewelry supplies are some of the things that you will need for all of your projects.Chain nose pliers End cutter pliers Flat nose pliers Side cutter pliers Round nose pliers These pliers can be found in a set that will make them more economical. Clasps of all kinds for bracelets, beaded necklaces, satin cords, etc. Bead stringing wire. There is a large selection to choose from. You may want a stretchy bracelet -- you will choose elastic cord. You may want to use a clasp closure -- you will choose a wire instead. The choices are many. If your cabachon or bead will be used as a "focal point" with other beads, you will need to pick out beads that compliment the dichroic piece. Keep in mind that high quality glass beads are the best choice. Stay away from low quality inexpensive beads that will take away from the beauty of your cabachon. Earrings will need earwires for pierced ears and ear clips for non-pierced ears. Putting it all togetherThe first step in making the dichroic jewelry will be to make or purchase dichroic cabachons or beads. If you are making your own cabachons you will either fuse a fine silver wire into the layers of glass before firing or attach a loop or bail to the dichroic piece after firing.If you would like to learn to make your own dichroic glass cabachons, check out these links. |
