Clasp Tutorial

The hook is a very simple and quick project to make. It takes about 10 min. to put together, and it is very attractive. It gives your necklaces and bracelets a beautiful finish.

MATERIALS REQUIRED

2-3mm sandblasted beads

3" 22 gauge 1/2 hard square wire

8" 21 gauge 1/2 hard 1/2 round wire

round pliars

flat pliars

crimpers

You do not have to use the thickness of wire that I did. You can use what ever you feel comfortable with, and the beads can be any small bead to fit your project. I used 14c gold filled wire , but that is my preferance.

Take your 3" wire. Mark the center and fold over to form a loop. Squeeze the loop together over the pliars. Cut you wire, so it will measure about 1".

Take yor 3mm beads and string them on your wire. With your round pliars make a very tiny loop, then take out your crimpers and squeeze the loop to flatten it out. Your bead will not slip through it.

Take your 8" of 1/2 round and start wrapping from the bottom up.
Wrap all the way to the beads. This way the beads will fit snug

against the wrap and there will be no room for movement. Because the clasp is so small I use the pliars to hold it while wrapping.

Once the wrapping is done you can then bend piece to form your hook. Very easy to make.

Untill next time

Peace be with you and have a wonderful day.