Crafting Jewelry Making

Question 1

What type of pliers are used to create loops and curves in wire jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

Round-nose pliers

Answer

Flat-nose pliers

Answer

Chain-nose pliers

Answer

Crimping pliers

Question 2

Which metal wire gauge is generally the most versatile for beginners in wire-wrapping jewelry?

Accepted Answer

20 gauge

Answer

28 gauge

Answer

14 gauge

Answer

10 gauge

Question 3

What is the purpose of a beading mat when making jewelry?

Accepted Answer

To prevent beads from rolling away

Answer

To heat metal findings

Answer

To measure bead sizes

Answer

To clean tarnished beads

Question 4

What is 'stringing wire' (also called beading wire) primarily made of?

Accepted Answer

Twisted stainless steel strands coated in nylon

Answer

Solid gold wire

Answer

Cotton thread

Answer

Monofilament fishing line

Question 5

Which finding is used at the end of a beaded necklace to secure the crimp bead and attach a clasp?

Accepted Answer

Crimp tube

Answer

Jump ring

Answer

Lobster claw clasp

Answer

Head pin

Question 6

What does 'hardening' wire through work-hardening mean in jewelry making?

Accepted Answer

Bending and manipulating wire makes it stiffer and more rigid

Answer

Heating wire in an oven

Answer

Soaking wire in acid to strengthen it

Answer

Twisting two wires together