Comments on: Bead Jewelry Idea: Custom Bead Fan Pulls

By: lesaint

lesaint — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:38:22 +0000

Hi, I just wanted to point out the ball chain end rings available at http://www.kyledesigns.com/product/BALLCHAIN-END-RINGS. I use these when making my fan pulls, just using a sturdy jump ring (or two) to attach the pull to the end of the connector. I believe the 3.2mm size is a pretty standard ball chain size.

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:32:36 +0000

Actually, I was looking for something like those, too. After I wrote the post I sat down and tried to put together a pendant but I also got stuck with the best way to attach the line of beads to the ball chain. I came up with two options:

1. My husband says you can get the clasps seen in the photo from a hardware store. I haven’t checked yet, but that’s where I’ll look first.

2. If I can’t find anything there then I think some of these crimping clasps from jewelrysupply.com might work. I may have to order a few of each type and experiment with what works best…

Most Swarovski crystal pendants have a hole through one portion where you can fit a ring or string through to hold it.

Good luck! If you find something, let us know!

-Kay

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:51:24 +0000

Thanks for this post. I am totally new to this and am interesting in making something like this using Swarovski pendants. I have a few questions—

Do you know where I could find a clasp that affixes to the chain (like the one in the picture?)

I’m also curious if the widely available Swarovski crystals have a hole all the way through them. It’s hard to tell on the websites. I’m assuming so.