tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post927262793772698024..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: What to Do with Weak Chains?The Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-75340379974642499712013-02-25T18:41:09.859-05:002013-02-25T18:41:09.859-05:00Another great suggestion! I am tending towards pr...Another great suggestion! I am tending towards providing an inexpensive cord necklace with a pendant but make sure the bail is generously sized so people can swap out.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-63130241231582520992013-02-25T14:48:12.147-05:002013-02-25T14:48:12.147-05:00Some people prefer to use their own chains. They k...Some people prefer to use their own chains. They know how much they cost that way. Offer just the pendant with out a chain and then offer a separate chain. Ring by Ring Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17281665388007536497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-37842292948568392822011-11-08T12:40:20.086-05:002011-11-08T12:40:20.086-05:00Excellent suggestion, Isette! I'll check out ...Excellent suggestion, Isette! I'll check out rolo chains the next time I order.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-92038176266406951742011-11-08T12:39:08.916-05:002011-11-08T12:39:08.916-05:00I find that rolo chains are stronger than curb of ...I find that rolo chains are stronger than curb of cable chains, because the links are generally as wide as they are tall. It also gives the chain a more solid look!Isettehttp://isette.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-64867234107627481142011-11-06T08:02:57.288-05:002011-11-06T08:02:57.288-05:00What a neat idea, Cate! Must try that sometime.What a neat idea, Cate! Must try that sometime.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-82982821816487154262011-11-06T08:01:50.479-05:002011-11-06T08:01:50.479-05:00Thanks Leslie for the wonderful suggestion! I pre...Thanks Leslie for the wonderful suggestion! I presume these are a little more expensive but might be worth it.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-62105504212509852222011-11-06T08:00:13.468-05:002011-11-06T08:00:13.468-05:00Thanks for the heads up on FMG. I noticed the dec...Thanks for the heads up on FMG. I noticed the decline in quality, too. Off to Rio Grande...<br /><br />By accident I discovered something that works with people's willingness to buy the better quality chains. I display a poor quality and a better quality side by side with a little, fun sign that invites people to handle the chains and see why one costs more than the other. It works!Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098105167467645681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-74793679332309747712011-11-06T01:21:42.430-05:002011-11-06T01:21:42.430-05:00You can buy chain with soldered links in bulk, and...You can buy chain with soldered links in bulk, and put your own clasps on. The little loop on the clasps is usually stronger than an unsoldered link or jump ring and will open.Leslie Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04654821334995505453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-15565803326453983712011-11-06T01:31:10.861-04:002011-11-06T01:31:10.861-04:00Ya...lot of people do prefer metal chains to leath...Ya...lot of people do prefer metal chains to leather and wire/cord crochet which I offer then at times. But not many realise that well made chains are expensive,and they dont want to pay much for a pendant on a chain but complain when the chain is big/clunky or breaks down if its too dainty.Divyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839085440311313070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-13749944743119345522011-11-05T19:37:14.568-04:002011-11-05T19:37:14.568-04:00Yes, FMG's approach is offering low cost price...Yes, FMG's approach is offering low cost prices which unfortunately translates to poor quality too.<br /><br />Loop in loop chains are even more laborious to make. But they are lovely as you say. For other readers who might be wondering what these are - see this tutorial here :<br /><br />http://www.mailleartisans.org/articles/articledisplay.cgi?key=8975 <br /><br />Many people I find still prefer a metal chain to leather or cord so like Marsha, I buy ready made chains too.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-62547262992664510552011-11-05T19:28:38.100-04:002011-11-05T19:28:38.100-04:00Viking knit is a good choice but does add a lot of...Viking knit is a good choice but does add a lot of work hours to a piece. This is one of the reasons I use leather now.<br /><br />I have also found Fire Mountain's quality to have gone downhill recently. I just had to return the pin findings I bought from them. they were of such poor quality, they could not be used. Much of what they offer is made in China and is just poor quality. I did notice that Rio Grande now tells you where everything in their catalog is made so that you can make a conscious choice of where to buy from.<br />Making loop in loop chains is also another option but that adds time as well if you are trying to keep prices down. Loop in Loops though can be stunning.Roberta Warshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869094383053871169noreply@blogger.com