Question about findings and metal beads.

Oct 08, 2003 5 Replies
M

I am almost certain of the answer I am going to get after I ask my question, but I am gonna ask it anyway.



Is it really bad to use silver closures with gold beads? I have NO gold closures what so ever, because I don't use it (gold) enough to warrent keeping them taking up space in my small bead box. I recently purchased one of CarolinSLC's kits from E-Bay, and it came with gold bead caps, and gold colored seeds.



Right now I really don't have the money to buy a lot of gold closures. Does anyone have a relatively inexpensive source for decent gold (plated) closures?


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C

Shiny brass should go well with those antique beadcaps, Marissa! I would offer to make it but will have to wait til my broken shoulder heals. Can u wait a bit?

Carol in SLC New auctions:

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K

There are some gold-tone pewter clasps, etc. that look pretty good.

Another option wiuld be to use those gold colored seed beads and a gold colored button (or large bead) to make a "button and loop" closure. Kaytee "Simplexities" on

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M

That would be great to have a handmade closure. I can wait a while til you heal enough to be able to do it. Let me know either way after you see your ortho..

Marissa

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C

Sounds good! I'd love to make it for you!

Carol in SLC New auctions:

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C

Speaking of buttons, Rio has some SS buttons that look like Bali spacers. Cute.

Tina

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