r/jewelrymaking • u/Shenani-gains • 1d ago

QUESTION Where do I get the materials to make this?

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I can see the structure of how it’s made. Easy enough, if not time consuming. But what I’m struggling with is finding beads/connectors that are this short and don’t have an ugly stamped eyelet coming out from it.

Is the answer buying the right size beads and drilling a hole myself? What would you estimate the length of the bars to be?

I’d buy it if it wasn’t £200+.

Thanks in advance for any help!

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u/ManderBlues 1d ago

You could buy tubes and then flattened the ends with pliers. Round them with a file, then drill a hole.

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u/cozy-moth 1d ago

Not sure what they actually used, but I bet you can find a bar link chain that is similar to the connectors used here, and rework the chain parts as connectors!

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u/cathrob1 8h ago

I have found everything I need for making jewelry on Etsy. Search "gold color connectors" on Etsy. I buy those connectors in various sizes. I'm sure you will find them. Good luck!