Rings & Things Jewelry Blog
Best Necklace and Bracelet Lengths
What is the BEST Necklace Length? 18" necklaces are the most popular in the United States, but might not be the right length for the necklace that you're making. The height and build of the person who will be wearing the necklace should be taken into consideration. Another option, is to use an adjustable chain as the base for your necklace. The most common necklace lengths are:
14" - This theoretically fits right where a tall button-up shirt collar would fit. 14" is too short for most adults..
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Feb 23rd 2023
Tips for Securely Gluing Jewelry
Which glue is best?Two-part epoxies are more work, but have excellent durability, for when you really want your designs to last.Super glues are best for surfaces that fit exactly together (no gaps), or where you need just a small dab of extra security.Some specialty & craft glues are flexible or work well for bonding plastics, foil-back crystal, porous materials such as wood and fabric, or metal-to-metal bonds. Each adhesive in our website includes detailed usage information to help you
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Dec 27th 2021
Choosing Clasps & Finishing Methods
Are you asking yourself "What clasp should I use for my bead stringing, wire lashing, kumihimo, multi-strand, chunky chain, awesome creation?" There are 100's of options, and the "correct" answer is based on the weight and type of jewelry, as well as your personal preference and the stringing material(s) you choose. Find brief answers and illustrations here, with links to jewelry-making findings and supplies.Get more how-to tips with our free guides to finishing methods and stringing mater
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Oct 27th 2021
Soldering 101
Soldering (usually pronounced soddering) is the method of joining metal parts together, using another metal that has a lower melting temperature than the parts being joined.Solder is the portion that melts at a lower temperature. Flux is a substance that cleans the metal surfaces to create a stronger bond and help prevent oxidation. Most -- but not all! -- soft solders and hard solders require the use of flux.For details about soft solder vs. hard solder, and which typ
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Oct 27th 2021
Resin 101
Resin Jewelry 101 Epoxy jewelry resins are durable, usually clear or translucent, resins that come in two parts: the resin and the hardener. When the two parts are mixed together, a chemical reaction occurs that changes the epoxy from a liquid to a solid. When you mix the 2 parts together, you have the option of adding colorants and other inclusions such as sand, glitter, mica, and more. You can add inclusions (mica, glitter, images, chain, crystals, charms...) to a bezel or a mold before
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Oct 27th 2021