Cones give a finished look to fiber and multiple strand designs. To attach a cone to the end of a necklace, make a wrapped wire loop. Knot or crimp the strands onto the loop if necessary, and then pull the wire end through the wide end of the cone. Make another loop outside the narrow end of the cone and attach it to half of the clasp.

You can also use cones as decorative elements in a design. You can use a cone to cap each bead on the pendant or, use cones instead of bead caps to highlight special beads in a design.

Cones can also be used to cover the top of chain tassels. Attach each piece of chain to a wrapped wire loop, and then pass the wire through the wide end of the cone. Make outside the narrow end of the cone.

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