[Nfb-krafters-korner] question about clasps

[Carol Osmar]

Thanks for the ideas.  A safety chain is a good idea.  I will 
check out the sites you mentioned

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>From: Rainee <sayhello at raineemusic.com
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>Magnetic clasps are wonderful, but you have to be careful which 
ones you
>get.  Some are not strong at all, and I wouldn't recommend them 
unless
>you can attach a safety chain to them.  There are some good, 
strong ones
>out there.  If you can find the Magna Locks, they're really good.  
I know
>that Cindy Tipton has them at http://www.beadlady.biz.  You'll 
have to
>send her an email to find out if they're in stock, but she's very 
good
>to work with and her service has been pretty quick when I've 
ordered
>from her.  As for other clasps that are easy to work with, there 
are all
>kinds.  I always liked the look of box clasps, and they're easy 
to deal
>with.  There's lobster claws, which are fine for necklaces, but I 
don't
>recommend them for bracelets.  You can find clasps that hook up 
all kinds
>of different ways, in all kinds of different shapes, sizes, and
>materials.  What's nice about that is even the clasp can help 
shape the
>personality of your beadwork just as much as your beads do.  If 
you want
>to be overwhelmed, go to www.firemountaingems and look up clasps.

>On 8/5/2009 9:02 AM, Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E] wrote:
>> There are magnetic clasps, but I know nothing about connecting 
them.
>> I saw at least 2 sizes in the store.  Thinking of buying some.
>> Terry

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Carol Osmar
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 8:56 AM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] question about clasps

>> Hello all, This is a question for Laurie or any other beader.  
So far I have only used toggle clasps on my beadwork.  They are 
easy enough to attach but I think they are a little difficult to 
use when putting on the jewelry.  Can anyone suggest another type 
of clasp to use with beaded items.

>> Thanks so much for your thoughts.

>> Carol

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