Crafting Jewelry Making 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a 'toggle clasp' used for in jewelry making?
- A T-bar that slides through a ring to fasten a necklace or bracelet (Correct answer)
- A spring-loaded hook for securing bracelets
- A magnetic closure for necklaces
- A sliding bead that adjusts length
Correct answer: A T-bar that slides through a ring to fasten a necklace or bracelet
A toggle clasp consists of a T-shaped bar that inserts through a circular ring, creating a secure and decorative closure.
Question 2: Which type of bead is made by heating glass rods over a torch flame?
- Lampwork beads (Correct answer)
- Seed beads
- Pressed glass beads
- Bugle beads
Correct answer: Lampwork beads
Lampwork beads are handmade by melting and shaping glass rods in a torch flame, then winding the molten glass around a mandrel.
Question 3: What is the primary difference between sterling silver and fine silver in jewelry?
- Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper; fine silver is 99.9% pure (Correct answer)
- Sterling silver is plated; fine silver is solid
- Fine silver is cheaper than sterling silver
- Sterling silver tarnishes less than fine silver
Correct answer: Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper; fine silver is 99.9% pure
Sterling silver contains 92.5% silver mixed with 7.5% copper for durability, whereas fine silver is 99.9% pure and too soft for most jewelry applications.
Question 4: What tool is used to open and close jump rings without distorting their shape?
- Two pairs of flat-nose or chain-nose pliers (Correct answer)
- One pair of round-nose pliers
- A mandrel
- A jeweler's hammer
Correct answer: Two pairs of flat-nose or chain-nose pliers
Jump rings should be twisted open and closed sideways using two pairs of pliers to maintain their circular shape and tight seam.
Question 5: What is 'seed bead' most commonly measured in?
- A number size where larger numbers mean smaller beads (e.g., size 15 is smaller than size 6) (Correct answer)
- Millimeters only
- Inches
- A letter grade (S, M, L)
Correct answer: A number size where larger numbers mean smaller beads (e.g., size 15 is smaller than size 6)
Seed beads use a counter-intuitive numbering system where a higher number indicates a smaller bead, with size 15° being very small and size 6° being larger.
Question 6: What is 'knotting between beads' a common technique for in pearl necklaces?
- Preventing beads from rubbing against each other and keeping them from all spilling off if the strand breaks (Correct answer)
- Adding decorative texture to the necklace
- Shortening the necklace length
- Strengthening the clasp attachment
Correct answer: Preventing beads from rubbing against each other and keeping them from all spilling off if the strand breaks
Silk or nylon thread is knotted between each pearl to protect them from abrasion and to prevent mass loss if the strand snaps.
Crafting Jewelry Making 2
What is a 'toggle clasp' used for in jewelry making?