Comments on: Copper Jewelry Hooks Perfect for Hanging Polymer Clay Bead Pendants

By: Cindy Lietz@Crackled Gold Leaf

Cindy Lietz@Crackled Gold Leaf — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:21:39 +0000

@Silverleaf: Your piece sounds awesome! If you are interested in doing another spotlight feature, I would be happy to do that.

@Helen: That’s too bad you’re having trouble finding the 20 gauge wire. I found mine in Home Depot on a small spool (like the 24 gauge spool I showed in the S-hook video). If I remember correctly it was in the section where the picture wire and fasteners were.

If you’re still having trouble why don’t you try looking at the websites of the stores in your area and do a search for copper wire. Maybe one of the other stores like Target or Walmart or something will have it.

There are also lots of other places to buy copper wire online if you Google it. Let your fingers do the walking instead of your feet and your car. It’s easier and faster that way! :-)

By: Helen Sperring (honeyclay)

Helen Sperring (honeyclay) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:24:55 +0000

I went to Home Depot today looking for copper wire, 20 gauge. A lovely saleswoman helped me. There was no copper wire. There were rolls and rolls of wrapped wire but no 20 gauge copper. I also have so many beads that I don’t know what to do with. Your hooks and chains would really settle that problem. I did not save the Friday E Mails for the free recipies so I missed out. Is it too late for the challenge? Can I just be you for a couple of days? It’ll solve all my problems, learn all the great talents that you have and then I’ll come back to me. I just love everything.Thanks, Honey

By: Silverleaf

Silverleaf — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:09:38 +0000

@Cindy – I made a similar necklace this afternoon, inspired by your piece! I used copper chain and made a couple of S-hooks for the ends. I used one of my leftover beads I made for the Manchester meetup swap (dark purple/red mokume gane round bead with metal leaf, trans clay and acrylic paint) as the pendant, with a three crystal dangles on tiny bits of chain hanging from the bottom of the bead.

Looks pretty good! I’m going to make a couple more pendants I can use with it, and a silver version too. I especially like how the fastenings are at the front, much easier to put on with all my hair that tends to get tangled in clasps a the back of my neck, and quicker to take off to show people when they admire it. :)

Thanks for another great idea!

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Library

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Library — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:34:52 +0000

@Elizabeth: I forgot to mention this, but you aren’t clogging up the blog at all by asking questions like this. It’s this kind of information that interests all of us who make jewelry and beads. Keep up the great comments!

By: Cindy Lietz@Preserve Your Memories II

Cindy Lietz@Preserve Your Memories II — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:56:38 +0000

@Ritz: I’ve been coating my metal hooks and things lately with Preserve Your Memories II (PYMII). Its an awesome coating that you can spray right over your wire and polymer clay beads to protect them. Leaves a nice shiny gloss too. Click the link by my name for more info.

@Elizabeth: Thanks for the update. Good to know!

@Freda: I used 20 Gauge Copper wire for the hooks.

By: Freda

Freda — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:49:05 +0000

Wondering what gauge you used in the single hook with double wire. I think I could make it after watching the S hook in your video.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:10:28 +0000

Thanks for the responses to my question about carying copper wire in my luggage. Per your recommendations (duh, why didn’t I think of that?), I called Southwest Airlines. A very helpful lady responded that there is no problem either packing it in checked baggage or carrying it on, although she did suggest that if I carry it on I have it out and bring it to the attention of the screener. Guess just to be on the safe side I will check it. Ritzs, thanks for adding your experience-sounds like you have packed it without any problem.
OK, I’m done clogging up the blog with my personal agenda.
Have a great day everyone.

By: Ritzs

Ritzs — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:24:48 +0000

I forgot to ask do you coat the wire with anything

By: Ritzs

Ritzs — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:22:13 +0000

Cindy i cant believe you have done it again I just love the hooks i have only made the single wire but i see yours are double, Please show us how it is done and please tell me what gauge wire you use, I have been on a hunt down the barn ( my husbands workshop) but i have had it all and i went up the attic and found some but it was in use for the household electric so he said NO NO NO that means i will have to go to town if i can tear myself away from my workroom. I am also flying to Chicago at the end of this month and i always take my tools ect and i have taken wire all in my luggage, never had any problems so far If any of you live in Chicago I would love to meet up with you while i am their.

By: Cindy Lietz@Taking Your Pasta Machine on a Vacation Cruise

Cindy Lietz@Taking Your Pasta Machine on a Vacation Cruise — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:59:34 +0000

@ Elizabeth – Here’s a big WHOOOO HOOOO right back at ya! You are welcome!!! BTW, I agree with Aims that you should call the airline company about whether it is OK to pack copper wire in your luggage. I may be a Polymer Clay Guru or even a PC Buddha (LOL), but questions about homeland security should go to someone much more knowledgeable on that topic than I. But please do report back here with any information that you find out. It would be helpful for others to know.

@Jackie – yes Home Depot has a wealth of inexpensive jewelry making supplies… they just don’t know it yet :-)

@ Melinda – as always… what a delight you are.

@Lisa – Love your enthusiasm!