Collage Supplies: Jewelry: Findings

I've split the "Pendants, Frames & Chains" page into "Jewelry: Findings" (this page), "Jewelry: Misc. Beads", "Jewelry: Flower & Leaf Beads" and "Jewelry: Pendants." And there's a "Jewelry: Chains" page.

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Magnolia Bead Caps

Beautiful, large-ish, antique brass bead caps. 18mm; opens to a 41mm setting or embellishment. The earrings in the large photo are by Design Team Member Teri Calia (also using Purple Iris Rosary Chain, Etched Cable Chain and Vintage Brass Ear Wires.

Beside using as a standard bead cap, you can hammer it flat to use as a 4-petal flower decoration or wrapping (like the flattened pendant sample with the Sunflower Charm and Filigree Cone Bead Caps).

For working on the vintage patinaed brass filigrees, I would suggest using "Tool Magic" Rubber Coating with all your tools (unless the extra aging of a few scratches is the look you're aiming at).

The Heart Leaf Charms and Double Vine Filigree are also shown in the bracelet sample (click on the thumbnail to see all the details).

$3.99/set of 2

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Pretty and easy earrings using
the Gold Bead Caps with
Lucite 3D Flowers,
Medium Glass Trumpet Flowers
and Ball-End Head Pins,
by Design Team Member Teri Calia

 
 
Small Cone Bead Caps

Silver- or gold-plated (over pewter). Lightweight.

Pendant at right by Design Team Member Teri Calia, also using a raised round pendant, the Paris collage sheet, tiny ball chain, small jump rings, head pins & a Fleur de Lys charm (click the image to see a larger photo of Teri's necklace and click here to see the back of the pendant, using the Paris Transfer Sheet).

More Cone Bead Caps.

$0.99/set of 10

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Filigree Cone Bead Caps

Vintage patinaed brass filigree bead cap. 8 x 13mm. Shown in the larger photo with a glass teardrop bead.

More Cone Bead Caps.

$1.29/each

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Travel Plier Set

Set includes round nosed pliers, chain nose pliers with cutter and side cutter pliers. Also includes a 4 x 6-3/4" mini bead board with a 16" U-shaped channel, tweezers and thread cutter with cover — all in a sturdy, snap-shut, compact container.

Color-coded set so you can find the right pliers easily. Pliers have polished steel heads and measure approximately 4-3/4" from handle end to tips.

$12.49

 

 
Bracelet by Design Team Member Frieda Oxenham, also using Blue/Gold Glass Flower Beads, Large Glass Trumpet Flowers, Bright Czech Glass Beads, Sunflower Charms, Vintage Patina Filigree Teardrops, a Brass Dragonfly Charm, a White Bone Flower (wrapped in a Violet Filigree Flower) and a Patinaed Brass Sparrow.

 
Bee 3-Ring Connectors

Beautiful bee connectors with 2 loops at the top and one at the bottom. 18mm x 20mm. Antique gold-plated brass, antique silver-plated brass or vintage patinaed brass (click on the photos to see details). More bees.

$1.59 each

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Vintage Bronze Wire

10 yard spools of 20 gauge. Warmer color than the gun metal wire, but both work beautifully with the Patinaed Brass Findings, Chain, Charms and Filigrees.

This is "Craft wire" (copper wire with a metal/colored coating). Bonus: has an additional clear acrylic coating so that the color coating won't be scratched when working with tools. (You can also coat the jaws of pliers using the "Tool Magic" rubber coating, to further ensure the colored coating doesn't scratch.)

20 gauge is a good weight for making eye pins (see Teri Calia's Wrapped Loop Tutorial for inspiration).

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Antiqued 2" Head Pins

22 gauge, antiqued gold-, copper-, or silver-plated head pins (flat on the bottom for threading through a bead). More head pins.

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Starfish Bead Caps

Cast lead-free pewter (with an antique finish or gold-plated with an antique finish).

Shown at right as part of a Giveaway (click to see all the sea-themed prizes).

More bead caps are below.

Set of 2.

$0.79/set $0.99/set

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Crown Connectors

Antique gold or antique silver plated (over brass stamping... concave on the back: click on the photo to see details). More crowns are on the Metal Charms for Dolls page.

$0.89 each

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Small Fleur Connectors

Antique Gold or antique silver plated (over brass stamping... concave on the back: click on the photo to see details). More Fleur de Lys are on the Metal Charms page.

$0.59 each

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Adorable (and silly) Easter charms by
Design Team Member Teri Calia,
using Large Lucite Flowers (as ruffs),
Silver Egg Shape Flower Connectors and
Narrow Silk Ribbons.

 
 
Silver Egg Shape Flower Connectors

Beautiful, 3D (hollow) links with a floral design. Each egg/seed shaped piece has an open-work flower/leaf cut-out running down the center, front and back, and is hollow with openings along the sides as well. Each measures approximately 12mm x 24mm including loops at top and bottom.

New, lower quantity & pricing.

$0.99 each

 

 

 
 

 
 
Oxidized Gold Rosary Connectors

Each piece is double-sided with one side having the head and shoulders of a praying Mary with a large halo while the reverse side has a torso length praying Mary and the word Italy. There are 2 loops on the halo/top of shape and 1 loop at the base of the figure/bottom of shape. Each measures approximately 16mm x 18mm.

New, lower quantity & pricing.

More rosary parts are below and rosary chain is available by the foot or the yard.

$0.99/set of 3

 

 
 

 
 
Bead Frame

Sterling-plated frame that fits approx 8mm beads (bicones would be a nice fit) with a leaf and spiral design. Horizontal hole through each side (so you can thread wire through the frame and the center bead). 20mm x 28mm.

$3.29/each

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Magnetic Silver Leaf Clasp

Sterling plated. 15mm x 28mm. Very strong magnet. The large leaf hides the magnetic clasp.

$3.99/set

 
 

 
 
Oxidized Black Chains & Findings

Chain in two weights:
- the lighter weight is 48" long (with alternating small and large links, the larger links are approx 3 x 5mm);
- the heavier weight is 56" long (with links approx 7 x 9mm).

Sets of head pins (in 2 lengths), flattened hooks or lobster claw sets (in 3 sizes):
- The head pins come 100 pieces per package (in 1-1/2" and 2" length)
- The flattened hooks are 7 x 15mm come in a set of 10 (shown on the beautiful necklace by Wendy Anderson, which also uses a Noir Fleur Pendant/Connector, Garnet Rosary Chain and a Black Cinnabar Heart Bead; another photo is in the gallery)
- The lobster claw sets come 24 sets per package (in 10mm, 13mm & 15mm lengths)

The chains, head pins & lobster claws are $5.49 per package. The flattened hooks are $1.99/set of 10.

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Swirl Ornament Hooks

Such a simple thing but hard to find. Nicely executed (not flimsy; nice curve).

$0.99/each

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Round Bezel Bracelets

Copper-plated brass with an antique finish (lightweight but not flimsy). (Silver and gold are sold out.) 7-1/2" long (from tip to tip when laid flat; my wrist measures 6-1/4" and the bracelets fit perfectly). The bezels are 1/16" deep.

Note: the bezel "cups" are just shy of 1/2" diameter so the 1/2" paper punch and clear cabochons do not fit. You could use Ultra-Seal, Diamond Glaze or Glossy Accents to add a clear finish.

$6.99 $9.99

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Madonna (Rosary Centerpiece)

Silver-plated with an antique finish (over cast lead-free pewter). 3 loops. The text on the back say "Immaculate heart of Mary pray for us."

$1.99/each

 

 
 

 
 
Madonna (3D Rosary Centerpiece)

Open design with nice detailing on the sides (click either photo for more info). Silver-plated with an antique finish (over cast lead-free pewter). 3 loops.

$1.99/each

 

 


 
Wire on Spools

"Craft wire" (copper wire with a metal/colored coating) in 20, 24 and 28 gauge. Bonus: most of these wires have an additional clear acrylic coating so that the color coating won't be scratched when working with tools. (You can also coat the jaws of pliers using the "Tool Magic" rubber coating, to further ensure the colored coating doesn't scratch.)

All 3 gauges are available in gun metal, black, gold, copper, or silver. The gun metal (or vintage bronze) colors work beautifully with the Patinaed Brass Findings, Chain, Charms and Filigrees. The spools are from different manufacturers and the length per spool is as follows:

40 yards/spool:

  • 28 gauge in Black, Gold, Copper, Silver

20 yards/spool:

  • 24 gauge in Black, Gold, Copper, Silver

15 yards/spool:

  • 20 gauge in Black, Gold, Copper
  • 28 gauge Gun Metal is backordered.
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10 yards/spool:

  • 24 gauge in Gun Metal: backordered.
    Notify me when in stock

6 yards/spool:

  • 20 gauge in Gun Metal

The 20 gauge is a good weight for making eye pins (see Teri Calia's Wrapped Loop Tutorial for inspiration). The 24 and 28 gauge are good for connecting things or decorative wrapping (28 is thinner than 24; the photo with my hand at left is showing the 28 gauge gun metal color).

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Noir Fleur Pendant/Connector

Gorgeous, cast metal, matte black fleur-de-lis pendant (pendant with loops? large connector? not sure, but it's beautiful). About 1-7/8" wide. Click on all the photos to see the detailing.

$4.99

 

 

 
 

 
 
Hook & Eye Closure Set

Vintage brass finish. Shown (at left) with Flat Oval Vintage Brass Chain.

$1.99/set


At right, Deco Vine Filigree, Brass Disks, Jump Rings and Brass Head Pins.

 
 

 
 
Skull & Bones Toggle Set

Cast lead-free pewter (with an antique finish). The perfect closure for a spooky charm bracelet.

$1.49/set

 

 
 

 
 
Leaf Hook & Eye Clasp

Pretty leaf & tendril clasp (silver plated with an antique finish). Pretty enough to use the components separately as charms.

$1.25/set

 

 
 

 
 
Delicate Floral Toggle Set

Double-sided design. Quite small for toggles.

Gold- or silver-plated cast pewter with an antique finish (copper and silver are sold out).

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Toggle Clasps
Gold only (silver shown in photo is sold out). The bar is 5/8" wide.

$0.99/set $1.49/set

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4-Petal "Linkie"

Linkies are used to attach strands of beads, clasps, other linkies... kind of like a hub. Pretty enough to be a flower charm all by itself. Sterling silver plated.

$2.49 $3.49

 
 

 

 
 

 
 
Jester Slider

This "slider" has a horizontal hole through the top so you can string it onto a strand of beads or a wire. Click on the small black & white photo to see an example from the packaging. Sterling silver plated.

$3.49

 
 

 

 
 

 
 
Silver Bird Clasp

Great idea: a lobster claw clasp (you squeeze his tail feathers to open the clasp). Approx. 1/2" wide.

More bird charms.

$3.99/each

 

 
 

 
 
Lobster Claw Closures

Gold-, copper-, or silver-plated brass closures (use with a small jump ring to clasp a chain bracelet or necklace... or use them to make interchangeable charms on a charm bracelet). Set of 5.

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8mm Bead Caps — 2 Designs

Gold-, copper-, or silver-plated bead caps (they fit 8mm beads). Coordinate with the cast pewter pendants and head pins.

The top photo showed the "etched" pattern; the bottom photo shows the "open" (filigree) pattern.

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Cone Bead Caps

Antique brass or antique copper finish (over pewter). Lightweight. Shown with medium-sized Olivine Glass Flower Beads.

$1.49/set of 10

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Charm by Design Team Member Barbe Saint John using a Sapphire Flower, Opaque Blue Flower Bead, Lucite Flower and an image from the Pendants: Multiple Sizes/Shapes Collage Sheet.

 
 

 
 
5mm Metal Rondelles

Dotted with 2mm balls.

Antique gold-plated pewter, antique copper-plated pewter or antique pewter; 5mm diameter x 2mm.

$0.99/set of 8

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Twig Connectors

Gold-, copper-, or silver-plated cast pewter twig connectors. Coordinate with the cast pewter pendants.

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Sample pendant by Design Team Member Marie Lottermoser using the Birds & Butterflies Collage Sheet with a Small Heart Pendant.

 
 

 
 
Fern Connectors

Beautiful gold-, copper-, or silver-plated cast pewter fern connectors. Coordinate with the cast pewter pendants.

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Sample pendant by Design Team Member Kristin Batsel using the Paris Collage Sheet, with a small round pendant, "fine" chain and red beads.

 
 

 
 
Vintage Brass Ear Wires

Solid brass with vintage patina finish.

$1.49/set


 

At left, Gun Metal Wire, Brass Head Pins and Deco Vine Filigree.

 
 

 
 
Brass Eye Pins

1-1/2" long, 21 gauge. Vintage brass finish.

$1.25/set of 10

 
 

 
 
Brass Head Pins

1" long, 21 gauge. Vintage brass finish.

$0.99/set of 10

 
 

 
 
Ball-End Head Pins

Ornamental head pins with a ball-tip embellishment to add a decorative touch to the end of a bead or charm.

Gold-, copper-, or silver-plated, 23-gauge brass wire; 2 inches with 1.5mm ball.

$0.99/set of 5

Shown at left with a Metal Rondelle, Olivine Faceted Bead and a Matte Glass Flower Bead Cap (charm bracelet by Teri Calia).

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2" Head Pins

20 gauge gold-, copper-, or silver-plated head pins (flat on the bottom for threading through a bead). Coordinate with the cast pewter pendants and bead caps.

Set of 10.

Copper are backordered.
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At right, earrings by Design Team Member Teri Calia using the 7.5mm Jump Rings, 9.5mm Etched Jump Rings, Round Link Chain/Jump Rings, Dyed Shell Disks, Vintage Brass Ear Wires and Tiny Brass Dragonfly Charms.

 
 
Antique Brass Jump Rings

Vintage patinaed jump rings in various sizes.

From left to right in the larger photo at left (where all 4 can be seen in the same shot; click the photo to see a much larger version):

- 4.5mm, $0.99/15 pieces

- 7mm x 5mm Oval, $0.99/15 pieces

- 7.5mm, $0.99/6 pieces

- 9.5mm Etched Jump Ring, $0.99/3 pieces (the etching makes it a decorative, as well as functional, piece)

See descriptions above for the different quantities and prices per package.

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Antique Brass Round Link Chain (or Jump Rings)

10mm round links (pre-cut so they can also be used as jump rings). Available in 4" or 8" lengths (4" will provide 14 jump rings; 8" could be a charm bracelet with a couple links left over).

Shown in the second photo with a collection of Round Metal Things.

More Vintage Chains.

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Large Jump Rings
Bags of 25. Copper-, gold- or silver-plated. Coordinate with the cast pewter pendants.

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Small Jump Rings
Bags of 125. Gold, silver or copper-plated.

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Bail-Making Pliers

6" long. 6mm and 8.5mm jaws. The "cylinder" of each side of the jaw being parallel (instead of tapering to a point like round nose pliers) makes bending filigree into curves easier (and, of course, they're great for making bails or making your own jump rings out of wire).

For working on the vintage patinaed brass filigrees, I would suggest using "Tool Magic" Rubber Coating with all your tools (unless the extra aging of a few scratches is the look you're aiming at).

$11.99

 

 
"Tool Magic" Rubber Coating

Clear rubber coating for plier tips (to allow working with coated Craft Wire or Filigrees without scratching). 2 ounce jar. Easy to use & includes instructions.

$6.49

Sample Art


 


 

Inspiration


Black Charms & Connectors

 


Square Mini Bracelet Links with 2 Loops

 


Small Heart Charms

 


Bird Charms

 


Glass Teardrop Beads

 


Finished Collage Art Pendants

 


Round Pendants & Punches

 


Brass Double Leaf Charms

 


Crown Charms