[Nfb-krafters-korner] question about clasps

[Rainee]

I have yet to have one lose its strength, but I guess it can happen. I'd 
suggest that if you use magnetic clasps, try them before you buy them, 
and for heaven's sake, don't buy the really cheap bulk ones that 
Firemountain Gems has. They're cheap for a reason. LOL.

On 8/5/2009 7:15 PM, Laurie Porter wrote:
> 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.
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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-----
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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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