Metric Conversion Chart, Measuring Thread and Working with Clasps, Finishing Memory Wire , Threading Beads on Leather, Multi Strand Necklaces, Bead Storage , Cleaning Beads, Beading Surface, Birthstone Colors, Cleaning Silver, Opening Jump Rings, Threads, Crimps, Choosing Pliers, ChoosingWire Cutters, Drilling Holes In Beads, All Pliers Are Not Created Equal, Keeping Track of Loose Ends, Lighting and magnification, Photographing Beads & Jewelry, Getting Odors Out of Beads, Headpin Loops, Straightening Nylon Thread, Measuring Without a Tape, Using Extra Beads, Working with Large Holed Beads, Picking Up Fallen Beads, Designing with Board, Jump Rings, Chandelier Earrings,Fitting a Bracelet, Mixing Metals, Stretching Nymo, Protecting Wire, Pouring Beads, Removing Beads From String, Storing Needle & Thread, Keeping Pearls Clean, Carrying Beading Projects, Towels, Reaming Pearls, Magnetic Beads, Counting Stitches, Sorting Bead, Glow in the Dark Beads, Doubling Thread Through Small Holes, Stringing Seed Beads, Positioning Beads, Positioning Knots, Fishing Line, Scams, Big holes, small thread, Lead In Pewter, Length of Jewelry, Beginner's Tool Kit ,Lead, , Securing Lobster Claws
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Clasps
Sandy Paluzzi
Probably the most widely used clasp is a lobster claw. It's fairly easy to close, secure, and mid range in price. I frequently use lobsters, particularly on necklaces where I hook the lobster onto an extension chain. If you want a clasp that will add to the design and become a statement in itself, try a toggle. The right toggle clasp can be used as a centerpiece in a necklace. When you buy a toggle, make sure the bar is quite a bit longer than the toggle or your clasp will become undone. I The spring ring, lobster claw and toggle are the usual choices for use with beading wire. However, they are not your only choices. There are also specialty clasps for different materials such as a Greek clasp for leather and rubber. A barrel clasp to me is reminiscent of days gone by. While they are still available, they are mainly made in plate. They are not very popular, partly because it takes a long time to secure them. However, once closed, they are very secure. The newest invention in clasps is the magnetic clasp. Some of these clasps work better than others. Ask for a demonstration of a magnetic clasp before you buy it. If that's not possible, buy a very small quantity until you find a brand that works for the heft of your jewelry pieces. I feel I must inject a word of warning when working with magnetic clasps - magnets loose their pull over time, so what works today may not work tomorrow. |
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