I used the tape and cut method to get them both off the loom.
Both of these pieces I have incorporated a stamped metal coin which has chinese characters on it. I got these from our local art shop for a few pence.
The method used to attach the coins is to make a ring of peyote beading around the outside edge to hold the coin in place. I then attached the coin onto the bead work.
I tried using ribbon to back the geisha but it was very fiddly and to me the beading looks slightly wonky on the ribbon.
A friend of mine who has an ebay shop where she makes and sells her own jewellery recommended using "ribbon clamps" to finish off the ribbon. I found some on ebay and got them shipped over from china. The price was exceptionally reasonable. The ribbon clamps do a remarkable job of tidying up the end of the ribbon quickly and easily.
I put a lobster claw clasp on it however I found this very difficult to fasten and unfasten (especially with just one hand when you are trying to wear it). I really need to find a better way of doing this. I'm thinking about ordering some magnetic clasps, again most likely from a chinese seller ebay - I love their prices!
The fish are going to remain unfinished for now at least until I can find a better way of turning the beads into a bracelet.
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