Need help with the finishing touches of beaded bracelets I am making. I don't know how to connect them with findings..and to put the clasp on, any suggestions?
2007-11-04 04:50:02 · 6 answers · asked by Michelle K 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
The easiest (and most finished) way to connect your ends and put on a clasp is to use knot covers. To use:
Tie a knot in one end of of your string. Thread on a knot cover. Close it. I like to tie another knot right after that, but you don't have to. String as normal. When you get to the end, thread on another knot cover, and tie a knot in it. It'll take some practice to place your knot right where you want it, but it can be done. Close the cover. Use the small hooks on the ends of your knot covers to attach your clasp.
2007-11-04 10:57:10 · answer #1 · answered by spunk113 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, try www.jewellery-making-guide.com and go to the bracelet page. It is fairly simple once you know how. If you have ajump ring, you can connect the clasp to this and also to the end of the bracelet and do the same at the other end, just connect a jump ring so that the clasp can catch it and keep the closure. You don't say how you are making the bracelet though. This method above is good if you are using beading wire like softflex or fire line. You need to crimp the end loop into place with a crimp bead. I hope this makes sense! Good luck. x
2007-11-04 08:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out this page at my site at least:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/wire.htm
(... click on Basic Wire Shapes, then look for Clasps and other subcategories)
And/or check out all the info at about.com on Jewelry Making:
http://jewelrymaking.about.com/od/beginnerscorner/Beginners_Corner.htm
Diane B.
2007-11-04 04:57:40 · answer #3 · answered by Diane B. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check this out, you can also e-mail them, go to the site and left side show e-mail button This is what they have
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Books / Publications / Jill Oxton Publications
Buttons/Magnets
Fabric
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Mill Hill Stitching Band
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PrePackaged Fabric
PreStamped/PreFinished
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Hope this helps.
2007-11-04 06:13:38 · answer #4 · answered by Mommiedearest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That site is nice. You can even watch
a video.
2007-11-04 05:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-11-04 04:57:21 · answer #6 · answered by c05m11n 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋