I was thinking about these as well--but I was concerned that the eyepins & headpins used in jewelry making really aren't meant to be handled constantly or with any torque. They bend so easily. I'll be very interested to see how you like yours over time, but it looks terrific right now!Rasputina said:It's on the elastic, I'm using it as a pull to unhook the cover.
Patrizia, I might do that. I'm testing this one out and seeing if there are any changes or adjustments I need to make. Also want to see how it holds up to repeated use.
Yep. I just used what I happened to have on hand because I had an instant inspiration when I saw the charm. I kinda doubt that the pins will stand up to repeated use, so I'm going to investigate other options. I've never made anything that would be used in this way before.VictoriaP said:I was thinking about these as well--but I was concerned that the eyepins & headpins used in jewelry making really aren't meant to be handled constantly or with any torque. They bend so easily. I'll be very interested to see how you like yours over time, but it looks terrific right now!
Lobster claw clasps: http://cgi.ebay.com/Free-Shipping-100pcs-Silver-Plated-Lobster-Clasps-10mm_W0QQitemZ270403747600QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef551bf10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1326|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50Rasputina said:Yep. I just used what I happened to have on hand because I had an instant inspiration when I saw the charm. I kinda doubt that the pins will stand up to repeated use, so I'm going to investigate other options. I've never made anything that would be used in this way before.
What do you mean "classic buttons"? Did Oberon change the button??Neo said:Very cute!!!! And I love that you probably have the only collector Oberon with the old button and new design![]()
yep exactly that about the problem with strength and being able to string beads. I was debating tiger tail too, but I'm concerned that at the loop and pinch point it wouldn't be strong enough for repeated pulls. Have to test it. I actually thinking that a rosary bead style might be better strength wise. I have some small lobster claws but chose not to use it. I don't think it would look very pretty.VictoriaP said:Lobster claw clasps: http://cgi.ebay.com/Free-Shipping-100pcs-Silver-Plated-Lobster-Clasps-10mm_W0QQitemZ270403747600QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ef551bf10&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1326|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
The smaller, the better. I'll try to remember to measure the one I have on a "charm" I picked up recently; it's the tiniest I've ever seen.
Since you've made jewelry, you know--the catch 22 is finding wire strong enough not to bend too easily by hand, but thin enough to go through the beads. An alternative would be something like tiger tail (plastic coated braided wire), which is meant to bend without breaking, or chain, which is what I was thinking about using on mine.