1. Basic tools:
1. Cutting pliers (also called diagonal pliers, wire cutters): used to cut some thin metal wires or needles of inappropriate length, etc. It is recommended not to cut too thick Steel rings (such as ring rings, hand gong rings, etc.);
2. Round nose pliers (also called round nose pliers, circle making pliers): used to bend beautiful circles, generally used for 9 needles, T needles, etc.;
3. Needle-nosed pliers (2 types of flat or toothed): can be used to flatten positioning beads, straighten bent threads or needles, break apart and merge single loops, etc. Toothless pliers can avoid leaving tooth marks on accessories, which affects the appearance; toothed pliers prevent items from slipping; for more other uses, you need to practice them slowly;
4. Tweezers: Used to clamp some small accessories Used occasionally, especially when gluing drills or small things;
5. Scissors: used to cut threads and ropes;
6. Glue: If you don’t need glue, it doesn’t matter if you don’t prepare it. Glue It is also divided into AB glue, quick-drying glue, and hot-melt glue
AB glue--is used to stick diamonds and the like, and has a better sticking effect.
Quick-drying glue--usually used as an auxiliary, dry It is brittle at the end and should not be dropped. It is not suitable for sticking diamonds. The edges will turn white when stuck. Generally, I use it as a base
. Hot melt glue - suitable for sticking fabrics. It is also needed for sticking earrings. There is also a hot melt glue gun, which is used with thermal glue. The adhesive strips can be heated directly with fire, but the glue will turn black and affect the production effect. If the requirements are higher, the effect is better when used with a glue gun; < /p>
7. Beading needle: Used when stringing beads. Some threads are soft and it will be difficult to string beads directly, or when the beads are too small, a needle will be needed;
8. Tool ring: used for opening and closing a single ring, very convenient;
9. Storage box, storage box: not a necessity, it can store loose beads, accessories, etc. to avoid things that are too small Trivial things are hard to find. With it, you can keep your work area clean and tidy.
* If the tool is not used frequently, you can find ready-made replacement tools when you use it occasionally. You do not need to buy all the tools at once.
2. Accessories: divided into basic accessories, targeted accessories and special accessories
1. Basic accessories: refers to the most commonly used and necessary ones
Single ring: also known as O-ring, C-ring, but the purpose is the same, there are many types, generally 4mm, 6mm are commonly used, between the two accessories Serves as a connection;
T needle: As its name suggests, it is T-shaped, with one end needle-shaped and one end flat-bottomed. It comes in a variety of specifications. Commonly used lengths are 2cm, 2.6cm, and 3.5cm. The thickness is generally 0.7mm, which is generally used at the bottom. String beads on it and hang itThe bottom end of the jewelry;
9 needles: 9-shaped, with one end round and one pointed, available in various specifications. The common lengths are 2cm, 2.6cm, 3.5cm, and the thickness is generally 0.7mm. After stringing beads or other accessories in the middle, wrap the other end into a circle, and other accessories can be connected up and down;
Wire-covered buckles (wire clips, shell buckles): play a connecting role in accessories. They are generally used at the beginning and end of the entire jewelry. They are often matched with fishing lines and positioning beads. Use;
Positioning beads (positioning beads, positioning tubes): Flatten and use for fixation. They are mostly used in wire-wrapped buckles. They are essential accessories for making bracelets, necklaces, etc. It can also be used externally, such as tassels, where the beads need to be fixed in the designated position.
Fishing line: transparent and not easy to break, but you need to pay special attention when tying knots, because the surface of the fishing line is smooth. If the knot is not tied well, it is easier to loosen. When making the finished product, fish Thread ends are generally used in conjunction with buckles and positioning beads. Fishing thread is mainly used for pattern beading. Generally, 0.2-0.3MM thickness is used. For large vases and tissue boxes, thicker 0.6mm fishing thread is required.
Circular elastic cord: transparent and round, similar to fishing line, but more elastic than fishing line; the elasticity is relatively average, and can be used for ordinary round bracelets; when fastening, the buckle needs to be fastened, it is recommended Add another drop of liquid glue to prevent the thread from slipping and losing your beloved beads;
Silk elastic thread: multiple colors, flat, composed of multiple thin threads combined into one thread, often used to wear natural crystal bracelets Strings are made with beads of different colors; if they are often rubbed against beads, they will easily break over time, especially crystal and glass strings, which often need to be replaced;
Wax rope, jade wire: mainly used for necklaces and bracelets. This type of wire is not used much in crystal beads at present. It is most suitable for beaded jewelry that requires a strong drape. This effect cannot be achieved by other wires. ; Jade thread can be worn together with jade articles;
The following two types of wires have always been easily confused by many friends, so they are specifically marked here. Dear friends, please don’t make the mistake again.
Copper wire : The texture is soft and suitable for modeling. Different specifications and thicknesses have different effects. It is also very useful for fixing some things. However, when using copper wire, do not wind it too much, otherwise it will break.
Steel wire: The texture is relatively hard. It is generally used to make bracelet rings, necklaces, etc. It can also be used to make patterns, but it is not as easy to control as copper wire. It also has major limitations when making patterns, so it cannot be used. If there are no creases, it will automatically spring back to its original shape and cannot be knitted.
2. Targeted accessories: refers to accessories that must be used under specific circumstances.
Ear hooks: a must-have for ear jewelry, and come in a variety of styles, including earrings, earrings, etc.;
Ear clips: suitable for beauties without pierced ears. , are also divided into plastic ear clips, ordinary iron ear clips, pure copper ear clips, and screw ear clips. The most popular nowadays are invisible spring earrings, which are comfortable to wear and have the effect of perforated earrings.
Hairpin stick: a must-have when making hairpins;
Chain clasps: mostly used in necklaces, bracelets, etc., divided into ordinary chain clasps (lobster clasp, spring clasp, IQ buckle or OT buckle, etc.) and fancy chain clasps (ordinary pattern , pure copper inlaid with diamonds and other chain buckles with novel shapes and fine workmanship);
OT buckle: As the name suggests, one side is ring-shaped and the other is stick-shaped. This chain buckle is most suitable for bracelets or waist chains, not suitable for necklaces;
Ring holder: The bottom bracket needed to make a ring. There are also various styles of ring holders. You can choose according to personal preference and how to use other accessories;
Broch holder: Make a brooch. When gluing, it is recommended to use hot melt glue;
Adjustment chain (extension chain): used at the end of the chain to adjust the length of the chain. It is recommended to use lobster clasps or spring clasps;
Metal chain: used for When making necklaces, bracelets, tassels, etc., generally chains with holes can be used directly with single rings, while chains without holes need to be used with other matching accessories. a. Non-hole chain: wave chain, bead chain,Gold wire chains, etc., there are no obvious holes on the chain, single loop, 9-pin, T-pin, etc. cannot be used directly on it (hanging pendants are not included. For this type of chain, when connected to the chain buckle, You need to use other supporting accessories, such as Bobo chain, bead link chain should be used with shell chain heads, and gold wire chain should be used with steel wire buckle, clip or covered buckle; b. Hole chain: O-ring chain, Adjustment chains, figure-8 chains, etc. This type of chain has obvious holes on it, which can be used to directly shape the chain with single loop, 9-pin, and T-pin, and can be used to hang some beads, small accessories, etc.< br />3. Special accessories: such as diamond-encrusted accessories, non-essential materials, fashionable style, exquisite materials, slightly higher price, but can increase the beauty of the jewelry.
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3. Beading materials: There are many kinds of beads, and the raw materials are too many to list one by one. Here are only some materials that are commonly used and affordable.
⑴. Acrylic (English: ACRYLIC): organic plastic, divided into A material and B material. The products sold on this site are all acrylic A material loose beads, with pure color and high gloss; It can also be divided into transparent type, solid color type, and jelly type. The beads within the beads are made of 2 layers. Generally, the inner layer is solid color and the outer layer is transparent; * This type of beads is produced by factory mold infusion, so the seams or injection molding openings are small. Defects are normal;
⑵. Domestic crystal: The material is synthetic glass. The price of crystal beads varies. There are organic grinding, semi-handmade, handmade and other grades, and the prices increase in sequence. In addition to the commonly used crystal shapes of rhombus and faceted globe, there are also various kinds of beads such as triangle, square, plum blossom shape, disc, wheel shape, drop shape and so on. Recently, high-imitation imported crystal products have become available in China. Their quality is completely comparable to imported crystals, but the price is much lower than imported crystals. Friends who like good quality but affordable prices may wish to purchase such high-imitation products.
⑶、天Natural beads: Whether wooden beads, shells, pearls, crystals, agates, corals, etc. are all naturally formed, natural beads may have slight flaws. Slight differences in texture, color, dyeing depth, and size between particles are within the normal quality range;
⑷. Rice beads: Although they are small, don’t ignore its role. They can be used in crystal weaving. They are commonly used in rings, bracelets, necklaces, small animals, etc. Silver-filled, transparent, black, gold, and silver are more commonly used;
⑸. Soft pottery flowers: imported raw materials, genuine JULIE, pure colors, wide range of uses, fine workmanship, known as "cream flowers" by everyone, with diverse styles and unparalleled market In the off-season, investment for self-use is the first choice.
⑹. Other popular fashion beads: made of different materials, diverse colors, fashionable styles and unique shapes, they are a hot spot for creativity among bead lovers.
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★ Special reminder:
⑴. About size: All beads are marked with specifications, which are the outer diameter of the beads and are also the specifications reported by the factory. The difference of about 0.1 mm is normal. It is recommended that beautiful women look at a ruler before purchasing to understand the approximate size of the beads to avoid any objections when they get the actual product.
⑵ Regarding whether the jewelry will fade:
It is normal for metal to darken due to oxidation. There is no jewelry that will not fade. As long as there is oxygen, it will There is oxidation. No metal can avoid oxidation. Gold darkens, silver turns black, copper and iron rust, all are oxidation phenomena. This is a natural law and there is no way to avoid it. We can only rely on everyones daily maintenance to slow down the oxidation phenomenon as much as possible. But there is no way to stop it. No matter how valuable the metal jewelry is, it will become dull after being worn for a long time. Especially in summer, you sweat more. If you don't pay attention to maintenance, alloy jewelry will fade faster.
⑶. About Tibetan silver: Tibetan silver is hand-made, does not contain high silver content, and has many impurities. The black spots are intentionally left during processing, and the main components are grass ash, etc. Currently, most of the DIY Tibetan silver accessories on the market are made of alloy materials, with a black effect specially added to give them an antique look. This is by no means a quality problem. It is recommended that beauties who do not like this style consider it before ordering.
⑷. Natural crystal is not as transparent as artificial crystal or glass. Most natural crystal crystals have the characteristics of natural cotton wool and ice cracks. At the same time, due to the high hardness of the crystal, it is inevitable that it will be cracked during the manual polishing process. There are cracks and natural mineral defects, and some beads are not absolutely round. Please purchase with caution if you strive for perfection.
* Tips on jewelry maintenance: If you want your jewelry to stay bright for a long time, maintenance is also very important! ◆ Avoid mixing other jewelry to avoid collision and scratching the surface;
◆ Avoid contact with hair spray, cosmetics or perfume to avoid chemical changes and affect the color;
◆ Do not wear it when exercising, bathing or swimming;
◆ Use a soft cloth after wearing it Or wipe it with soft and delicate tissue, and store it properly in a sealed box or bag
