Crafting Jewelry Making 2

Question 1

What is a 'toggle clasp' used for in jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

A T-bar that slides through a ring to fasten a necklace or bracelet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Lampwork beads

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper; fine silver is 99.9% pure

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Two pairs of flat-nose or chain-nose pliers

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A number size where larger numbers mean smaller beads (e.g., size 15 is smaller than size 6)

Answer

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.

Crafting Practice Test

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Crafting Jewelry Making 2