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How to close a necklace with a circle&bar toggle clasp |
You finally decided to try making a necklace and you want something to look a bit better than a few beads strung on some yarn with a knot in the back. So you're wondering... "Now what do I do?" |
Time to get a few things, either from an online source like Rio Grande or at a good local bead store: |
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Any of the following cording materials:
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String your bead(s) on the cord! OK, ready? |
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In the above diagram:
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Insert one cord end into a spring connector, as far as it will go. Use your pliers to firmly pinch the last coil tightly so the cord cannot slide out or be easily pulled out. If you're sure the length of the necklace is what you want, you can insert the other end of the cord into the second spring connector and pinch the last coil to secure that cord end in the connector. |
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Now pick up a jump ring. The jump rings will link the spring connectors to the clasp. Slightly twist a jump ring to open it enough to hook in the ring end of the spring connector AND the ring end of the bar half of the clasp. Twist the jump ring to close it. Make sure the jump ring is closed as tight as it can be. Use your pliers to pinch close the ring end of the spring connector so it cannot unhook from the jump ring. Using the second jump ring, hook in the ring end of the second spring connector AND the ring end of the circle half of the clasp. Twist the jump ring to close it. Use your pliers to pinch close the ring end of the second spring connector so it cannot unhook from its jump ring. That's that! You're done! Congrats. |
Have a great polymer clay time.. ;-) Desiree |
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Last update to this page: 12 Aug 02. Send comments, questions or suggestions to Desiree McCrorey. |