[Nfb-krafters-korner] Types of necklace clasp

[Lindy van der Merwe]

Barb, thanks for this. I am considering trying my hand at jewelry-making and 
this will be very helpful.
One other thing I have read is that one can use magnetic clasps, which can 
help a lot for those who have limited hand dexterity, etc.
I am not sure how these look, their cost or if they are widely available, 
but something to keep in mind for those interested.
Lindy

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barb Roland" <barbwire59 at gmail.com>
To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 4:04 AM
Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Types of necklace clasp


> Hi all, the other night in the fine wire necklace class there was some 
> discussion on types of necklace clasp to use, so I did a little online 
> searching and here is what I found, but I did not find a description of 
> the screw on clasps.
> Barb
>
> These are the most common types of clasps used in beadwork.
>
>     Hook and Loop   Easy to use. Can be made by hand with some wire (gauge 
> 20 or thicker). May come apart if hook is stretched.
>
>      Barrel Clasp  Attractive, simple, and unobtrusive. May come untwisted 
> on anklets.
>
>      Spring Ring   The old standby: inexpensive and secure. Often requires 
> nimble fingers to use.
>
>
>      Lobster Claw  . Secure, attractive, easy to use, but a little pricy. 
> Use a jump ring or split ring for the other side
>
>      Toggle Clasp   Simple and elegant. Can be bulky, but is great for 
> thick necklaces.
>
>
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