The Use of Beads Caps

If you have learned handmade jewelries for some time, you may know there is one material called bead caps. Usually the new starters won’t use it that often but if you are getting familiar with jewelry making, you will need to know how to use bead caps and some issues you need to notice.

There are many different types of bead caps. In Pandahall, they are divided based on different material, metal color, usage, shape, size, color, hole size, finish and offer. You can locate the exact one you want with these categories.

Unlike beads or pendants, bead caps are usually not as obvious or attractive because they are mainly used to set off other parts. You may not even notice them while wearing a bracelet or earrings, but once it is removed, you will feel something is wrong with the jewelry. And that’s what bead caps are used for.

The most frequently seen bead caps may look like this. Obviously the “claws” are made towards one certain direction as if something was missing in the center, and that’s where the beads should be placed in. Also there are flat ones, some of them has complicated and delicate hollow patterns, they are suitable for making antique style accessories.

Golden and silver bead caps are normally the most prevalent and young people like it so much that they use them to decorate their earrings and pendant necklace, especially pearl bead jewelries. After adding them, a simple piece of jewelry becomes exquisite instantly. Brass and zinc alloy are not as common as golden and silver ones mainly because the color is a little dim. However, if you are making some antique or ethnic style, they will be the best choice. The details will make your work more real and stylish.

If you feel that you already know enough about simple jewelry making, now try to add bead caps to it to level up.