santa's lil helper
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Monday, 9th of August 2010 04:34:14 AM
This is not a metal necklace. How good is fishing line to replace the
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broken string? Is there another kind of wire normally used for this? What
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kind of knot is best to tie it with? What kind of clasp would be best to
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put on it?
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Cornflake
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Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 10:39:25 PM
Hey Greg,
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In my opinion, the select of string depend on what kind of your beads.
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If it is beads with large holes, i think the chains or leather cords willl
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be better;
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if it is pretty beads which have small size, it is great to use wire or
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thread for your beads
FYI, click the below link for more details:
http://8season-supplies.com/jewelry-cord-chain-wire-c-45.html
I hope information if helpful.
Good luck
Chicka/o
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Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 02:10:24 AM
Go to a craft store like Michaels, AC Moore or Joanne's.
Chicka/o
Fishing line would be a good choice, but there are products specifically
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made for jewelry making/repair at the craft stores. It is pretty cheap
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too, so why not? Just go to the bead section at either store & they will
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have a wide array of string, clasps & beads. Maybe while you are
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repairing the necklace you could find some new beads for it too? I think
the lobster clasp is the best.it seems to be the most sturdy & durable.
Here are some tips for putting ur necklace back together correctly:
http://ehow.com/how_13436_make-beaded-necklaces.html
hot cheeto
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Thursday, 12th of August 2010 09:04:16 PM
The strongest is tiger tail, which is a beading wire consisting
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of several strands of stainless steel wire and then coated with nylon. You
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can not knot this though, it needs to be finished with crimps. You can use
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fishing line or a synthetic thread like Nymo for smaller beads. Really
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depends on the sort of beads you have.
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