20 Gold Metal End Caps Bracelet – (8mm) GF03

Description

8mm Gold End Caps

Braided leather cuffs and kumihimo necklaces gain a polished terminus when finished with metal caps that grip securely while concealing raw cord ends. These antique-toned findings clamp around 8mm diameter materials, transforming handwoven textile jewellery into pieces that fasten with lobster clasps and jump rings. The warm, slightly aged finish complements both natural leather tones and dyed silk braids without the high shine of contemporary plating.

• Internal diameter: 8mm to accommodate round or flattened braided cord
• Overall length: 10mm with integrated loop for attaching clasps
• Colour: Antique Gold with subtle bronze undertones
• Material: Zinc alloy, cadmium and lead-free construction
• Quantity: 20 bracelet end caps per packet
• Finish: Gold-plated metal with aged patina effect

Kumihimo artists fold the woven ends of 8-strand flat braids into these metal cord crimps before applying gentle pressure with flat-nose pliers, creating a seamless transition from textile to hardware. Macramé workers slide them onto the gathered ends of square-knotted cords, while leather bracelet makers use them to cap 8mm round or 6mm x 2mm flat leather strips. The loop at each cap’s base accepts 5mm jump rings, making it simple to attach lobster clasps or trigger clasps without additional findings.

The antique gold plating develops a warmer, less reflective tone compared to bright gold, sitting comfortably alongside oxidised brass beads or brushed copper accents. Under indoor lighting the finish reads as mellow bronze; in daylight it reveals subtle golden highlights that prevent the aged effect from appearing dull. This tonal depth allows the caps to recede visually, letting the woven cord remain the focal point rather than competing with glossy hardware.