Choosing connectors for costume jewelry:

The choice you make depends, of course, on the type of jewelry you want to make. Spacers generally have a variety of rings or holes.
Here's how to use the different types of Spacers:

Spacers with two rings

These two-ring connectors are very popular for creating costume jewelry, as they can be used to make bracelets, necklaces and earrings. They're a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. The presence of rings on this component makes jewelry assembly quick and easy.

Here are a few examples of jewelry made with two-ring connectors:

• The inter-ring bracelet is one of the simplest to make, and the result is very feminine.
• Prefer stacking? Then you'll love this multi-row bracelet! Cover your wrist with all these fancy little bracelets.
• The advantage of the connector is that it can be used in any way! The proof is in these amethyst spacer earrings that you'll love wearing on your ears.
• Take advantage of the knot technique to make a macramé bracelet with spacer.

Some spacers are designed to be worn vertically, others horizontally. This is often the case for those with patterns, hence our Spacers for necklaces andSpacers for bracelets sections. For the rest, your imagination is your only limit.

Spacers with two holes

Spacers with two holes have no rings. They can be used in the same way as those mentioned above, but you'll need open rings or wire to hang them. Here are a few examples of jewelry made with two-hole connectors:

• Fall for these shell and freshwater bead earrings.
• Discover how to make a cord bracelet.
• Create Plexiglas ear rings in the blink of an eye.
• Don't miss this beautiful stacking necklace.

Classic Spacers

Called classic because they have no rings or holes, these hollowed-out, filigree, openwork elements have the particularity of being able to be attached anywhere and to several elements. They're also ideal for mounting and weaving beads. Here are a few examples of jewelry made with classic connectors:

• Your classic hollowed-out spacers will enable you to make mixed bracelets using cords.
• For the more adventurous, these brick stitch creoles are made with two spacers.
• The connector is filigree or stamped for an elegant bohemian rosette and faceted sautoir.
• For men and women alike, this multi-rank leather bracelet is sure to please.

Multi-row spacers

With holes or rings, multi-strand connectors have the distinctive feature of being able to connect several pieces together. The best-known are chandeliers, which can be used to create dangling earrings.

Here are a few examples of jewelry made with multi-strand connectors:

• You'll love the originality of this eclipse bracelet with its half-circle spacers.
• The multi-hole torque spacer was used to make this micro-macramé necklace.
• And don't miss these ethnic earrings with their eye charms.

You now have all the information you need to create your own jewelry.