{"id":6048,"date":"2009-10-05T03:22:30","date_gmt":"2009-10-05T10:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=6048"},"modified":"2009-10-05T06:52:28","modified_gmt":"2009-10-05T13:52:28","slug":"copper-jewelry-hooks-polymer-clay-bead-pendants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/copper-jewelry-hooks-polymer-clay-bead-pendants\/6048\/","title":{"rendered":"Copper Jewelry Hooks Perfect for Hanging Polymer Clay Bead Pendants"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Copper<\/p>\n

<\/span>“Love it!! Please show us the chain at some point. I would love to see the complete piece.” ~Elizabeth-S<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>A couple of days ago, I showed how polymer clay beads<\/a> wired with two simple copper loops, can be used to create a unique pendant necklace design. As you can see above, Elizabeth wanted more ;-)<\/em> … so today’s picture shows the copper clasps and antique brass chain that I use for this versatile pendant idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

The chain is 16″ in length. On each end of the chain is a handmade wrapped hook made from copper wire I got at Home Depot<\/a>.
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This 16″ chain with handmade wrapped copper hooks attached at each end, can be used in several different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can be worn like a normal chain for hanging any sort of pendant… just by linking the two hooks together like I did in the upper right panel of the photo above. In this case you would have the hooks at the back of your neck.<\/span><\/p>\n

It can also be worn with the hooks at the front, attached to a pendant with two wire loop attachments, as is the case with this Gerbera Flower Pendant Bead<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

And lastly, the two hooks could be linked onto a pendant with only one loop, providing the loop is large enough to accommodate both hooks. An example of this would be the butterfly pendant in the top left panel of the photo above.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another example of a suitable pendant bead with only one large look can be see here: Calla Lily Beads<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind that you don’t have to only use chain for something like this. You could add hooks or clasps to both ends of cording, ribbon or a strand of beads.<\/span><\/p>\n

This simple chain and clasp approach to hanging pendants is extremely handy. In fact I use it with my polymer clay beads almost every single day. And apparently I’m not the only one that likes this idea. Here’s what Melinda had to say…<\/span><\/p>\n

I love that idea! I can’t even type anymore\u2026 I’m typeless because I love that idea so much\u2026. My mind is reeling with the possibilities!!! <\/span>~Melinda-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I absolutely love your enthusiasm Melinda. You are such a delight to have as part of the community here!<\/span><\/p>\n

If anyone needs further instructions on how to make these wrapped copper wire hooks, let me know. I’ll put them on the list of tutorials to film if you like.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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