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Larger beads tend to pull on stringing wire allowing sections of the wire between individual beads to be seen. To avoid this, use spacer beads or bead caps or even both between the beads to cover the wire.
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Avoid using calottes (also known as collets or knot cups) to attach clasps on heavy jewellery, instead use wire guardian to protect the wire. Collets are not sealed and tend to open under pressure. Come to our jewellery making course to learn all about findings.
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When using toggle clasp keep in mind that when the clasp is closed it will shorten the length of the jewellery.
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Keep silk and nylon threads in plastic bags or containers to avoid any discoloration.
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Glue and clear nail polish stick items together and can be used to seal knots. Clear nail polish can also be used to protect color metal from fading fast.
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You can use an awl or large needle for moving knots to where you want them, learn this skills in our jewellery making course.
Jewellery design tips:
ALLERGY
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Some people may have an allergic reaction to metal, especially to nickel and cobalt. Look for hypoallergenic alternatives such as nickel free components or sterling silver.
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Magnetic findings: Magnetic jewellery findings are not suitable for pacemaker wearers or pregnant women. They are suitable to people that have limited use of their hands.
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We hope you enjoy our jewellery making tips. See you soon at our beading class at Darlinghurst.
FACE SHAPES:​
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Oval - Most type of jewellery, dangling or hoop earrings of any shape and length
Rectangular (oblong) face: Try jewellery that add width all along and reduce the length of the face: high chokers and long necklaces, short dangling earrings or studs.
Round face: long necklaces to add length to the face; avoid too long or too broad earrings. Medium teardrops & pendants are good choices.
Heart-shaped face:short necklace or shocker will soften the sharp angle of the chin making the bottom of the face appear larger; dangling earrings or earrings wider at the bottom are a good option.
BEST JEWELLERY COLORS FOR:​​
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Africa descent, Asian (yellowish skin tone), olive complexion- Red cardinal pink, emerald green, mauve and turquoise, grey, navy blue.
Red color or strawberry blonde hair with fair skin, pale eyes - Try warm tones to highlight the tones in your hair, such as mustard, beige, dark brown, olive green.
Cream complexion with green or blue eyes - Red, hot pink, lemon, bright blue, aqua , saga green and warm pastel colors.
