On Sat, 12 Jul 2003 16:40:47 -0400, C. Gregory wrote (in message ):
i love to do loom work and brick stitch, also daisy chain, stringing and
> stuff like that, im just never sure how to finish it off and make it look
> nice and neat. I can manage earrings because its just a loop of beads, but
> what about when you want a braclet or neclace that you can clasp and un
> clasp? i know that if youre using wire you can use crimp beads, and its ok,
> but i use thread.
>
> Any ideas?
>
Findings are your friend. When I started, I made heavy use of cones, bead tips and eye pins to hide the messy ends of my work. I've tried french wire to cover the ends as well, but I find it has little benefit for a lot of work.
A good glue, like E-6000 can attach the findings permanently and makes your work look much neater. Or you can make the pieces longer and make your necklaces go over the head.
What are you using for thread that looks unattractive to you?
Kathy N-V