[Nfb-krafters-korner] question about clasps

[Laurie Porter]

I've never tried those, I've used the Bead-a-lon clasps. I'll have to try 
the magnlocks. I've found too, that some of them can lose their strength 
which, I guess, is true for anything magnets.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rainee" <sayhello at raineemusic.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] question about clasps


> 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-----
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>> [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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