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Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "What is French wire? ⬇️ French wire, bullion, gimp… I get so many requests to show the process of how I use this material when I attach a clasp! I hope this “semi-tutorial” helps inspire you to try using French wire in your beaded jewelry. French wire starts as a strand of tightly coiled, ultra-fine metal wire. It is used as an element in handmade jewelry as well as artful needlework/embroidery. I like to use French wire because I think it gives knot

Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "What is French wire? ⬇️ French wire, bullion, gimp… I get so many requests to show the process of how I use this material when I attach a clasp! I hope this “semi-tutorial” helps inspire you to try using French wire in your beaded jewelry. French wire starts as a strand of tightly coiled, ultra-fine metal wire. It is used as an element in handmade jewelry as well as artful needlework/embroidery. I like to use French wire because I think it gives knot

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Where to Buy and How To Use French, Bullion Wire, Hook, Threads, Stones - Indian Embroidery Techniques |SAVE it!| www.CzechBeadsExclusive.com #czechbeadsexcluisve #czechbeads

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some beads and scissors are laying on a piece of paper with the words finishing a knoted necklace

Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "More tips in caption ⬇️ This is one of many ways to finish a knotted necklace! This technique is called BACK KNOTTING. In my opinion, it is the most secure and tidy way to finish a knotted piece. You don’t need to use metal findings aside from your clasp or jump ring (also called “findings”)- you just a need a short piece of FRENCH WIRE which is a tightly coiled tube of ultra fine wire. You could omit the French wire if you wanted to, if you were…

Wirewrapping Post on Instagram: "@blue.rock.beads It’s in the details 😌

French wire (also called bullion) is a an ultra fine wire that has been coiled into a flexible tube. It reinforces and protects the bead thread where it passes through clasp components. The clasp area of the necklace typically undergoes the most stress, so incorporating French wire is a great way to extend the life of your beaded jewelry! It also creates a professional, minimalist look that blends seamlessly with gold metal findings. 

Tips for using French wire in beaded jewelry:

French wire comes in different diameters, usually between 0.5-1.0mm. I find that I use 0.7mm the most but that’s because I use a thinner thread. If you are using a thicker cord, you will need to choose a bigger diameter. 

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Wirewrapping Post on Instagram: "@blue.rock.beads It’s in the details 😌 French wire (also called bullion) is a an ultra fine wire that has been coiled into a flexible tube. It reinforces and protects the bead thread where it passes through clasp components. The clasp area of the necklace typically undergoes the most stress, so incorporating French wire is a great way to extend the life of your beaded jewelry! It also creates a professional, minimalist look that blends seamlessly with gold…

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some type of wire that is on top of a black surface with the words easy diy identical ear wire

All the materials used in this tutorial are listed below. Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WahArtisan?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=126089823...

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a person is holding two pearls in their hand with the words, the little details of jane beaded jewelry

Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "It’s in the details 😌 French wire (also called bullion) is a an ultra fine wire that has been coiled into a flexible tube. It reinforces and protects the bead thread where it passes through clasp components. The clasp area of the necklace typically undergoes the most stress, so incorporating French wire is a great way to extend the life of your beaded jewelry! It also creates a professional, minimalist look that blends seamlessly with gold metal…

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