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RE: Custom Birthstone Tree of Life Pendants
Do you know whether hoop earrings might make a suitable frame for this kind of project to ensure a uniform round shape, or do people seem to prefer something a little bit irregular all around as part of the motif?
The best bead and findings organizers I have found yet are at the Dollar Tree in the hardware section.
I've never tried! I bet though would hold their shape really well though. As it is I use 18 gauge wire wrapped around something circular to shape the wire and hold it in shape while I make the bail. It's after I take it off and begin adding the thinner wire and adding stones and securing that wire that it begins to lose its shape. I kind of like how it moves the wire. It adds a bit of naturality to the work.
I've never thought about looking at dollar tree! Thanks for the tip!