topperace
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Post by topperace on Apr 23, 2024 19:11:14 GMT -5
I searched online for findings, but not finding anything that suits me, so figured I’d ask the experts here. I made some Resin tear drop pendants that I need necklace mounting findings. Sterling silver preferred. I prefer not to have to drill a hole so was thinking a claw foot type finding and epoxy glue to the tear drop point or something that will glue to the flat back of the pendant?? First time ever doing anything like this so not sure where to get supplies…other than Michaels/Hobby Lobby Any ideas of where can get something like that?
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khara
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Post by khara on Apr 24, 2024 0:09:44 GMT -5
Try Fire Mountain Gems or Rio Grande or etsy. It’s been a while since I’ve bought glue-on bails. In the past I found some nice looking but lower end coated metals, like gunmetal, or even raw copper, and then also more expensive silver ones. The only kinds I’ve worked with are the flat tab glue on back style. I’ve never used the claw style. Also, you could consider making your own with some minimal tools, a small plate of silver, maybe even some thick wire, a saw, some pliers, and a file. This way you could control the design and the entire piece would be uniquely handmade. Hope to see what you come up with.
By the way, I like your little resin pendants. That is actually on my to do list as well, to play around with resin and some small rock chips.👍🤓
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Post by Pat on Apr 24, 2024 0:22:11 GMT -5
Yep! riogrande.com, firemountaingems.com
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khara
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Post by khara on Apr 24, 2024 0:28:50 GMT -5
Here are two that I’ve used. The stainless steel is a more affordable option, but it is a nice quality metal that won’t discolor, not an alloy with a questionable coating. I’ve purchased these from this Etsy seller, both the product and seller are great. The silver is more expensive but it sounds like closer to what you are looking for. I’ve never been disappointed in Fire Mountain orders. You will want to check the measurements of your pendant and the bails that you are considering. They should compliment each other. You don’t want a giant bail on a tiny pendant for example. I would draw out the pendant and bail to visualize the scale.
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topperace
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Post by topperace on Apr 24, 2024 10:07:48 GMT -5
Ah, didn’t see those, and should work with the flat back of the pendant…
Thanks for the replies and links to sources.
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ThomasT
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Post by ThomasT on Apr 24, 2024 11:00:05 GMT -5
You might also look at the findings at Tripps.com
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topperace
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Post by topperace on Apr 27, 2024 15:04:17 GMT -5
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