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925 – Sterling Silver Wire Guards – from Beadsmith.
So you are taking the time and expense to make a beautiful creation, using good quality wire (see our Flex-Rite beading wire elsewhere in James’s Place), and sterling silver components.
But as yet, you aren’t using wire guards, or protectors, as they are also known. Well, here is a reason why maybe you should.
When making something special for yourself, or your family, or maybe making a few pieces here and there for enjoyment and pocket-money, if you are using 925 sterling silver, then you are investing in top quality.
When finished, you obviously would like the piece you have just made, to stay around, and this is where Wire Guards play an important part.
The weakest point in a necklace or bracelet, is the small loop of beading wire that holds the clasp and the catcher.
With every movement, there is friction and stress on the beading wire at this area, and is it quite common to see the piece of jewellery end up breaking here. No ones fault – just a fact of life.
Wire Guards thread over your beading wire, and through the clasp eye, and form a discreet barrier to reduce the wear & tear on your beading wire. That way you piece remains intact for a lot longer. Less repairs. Less unhappy family members. Less disgruntled customers!
And for those of you using plated components – there are packs of plated Wire Guards available at James’s Place also.
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