Choosing the Right Bracelet Clasp

re: Choosing the Right Bracelet Clasp

Ty M. — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:00:31 GMT

Help! I am trying to identify a type of clasp. It is used on rhinestone chain banding. The clasp appears to "finish" each end of the rhinestone banding and has a lobster type at the end. I saw it on a pet boutique website. http://www.bloomingtailsdogboutique.com/item_1602/Swarovski-Crystal-Dog-Collar--5-Rows.htm. Sorry not promoting the website just trying to make a similar item and I really like how the ends look on this piece. Can anyone help?? Thank you!

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YvonneS — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:54:12 GMT

I'm having issues with the lobster claw clasp. I've either sold or gifted jewelry and some have come back because the clasp came off the bracelet. The wire is sliding through the fine crack of the ring. I've closed the ring entirely but it still happens. Should I be soldering the clasp to stop this from happening? If so how would I do that? I feel bad when a piece comes apart especially when someone bought it and I know they feel bad about telling me the piece broke.

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CaroleK — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:53:09 GMT

where can i find "press stud" clasps?

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FRANCESC — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:20:39 GMT

My favorite clasps are the magnetic ones. at walmart you can buy 2 gold & 2 silver for $9.99.

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FRANCESC — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:20:36 GMT

My favorite clasps are the magnetic ones. at walmart you can buy 2 gold & 2 silver for $9.99.

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MiriamG — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:03:42 GMT

I think it depends on the person as to which clasp they like. My daughter has broken every piece of jewelry I've given her. I made her a piece for my sons wedding and at the end of the evening she gave it to me in pieces. Some people are just rough on jewelry. She wore a piece of my that I had made maybe 6 months ago and she came back from the supermarket and it was in 2 pieces. She also has long hair and I don't know if that has anything to do with it.

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MiriamG — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:03:39 GMT

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EllenaA — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:46:52 GMT

The quest goes on! My favorite for wider bracelets is the slide lock, the box/tab-insert type for everything else, and my own handmade straight or S-hooks for casual pieces. Found foldovers at landofodds.com, rings-things.com, and costumejewelrysupplies.com but haven't ordered yet. Will do a button&loop if design dictates but hate wearing them; have totally lost patience w/toggles despite the great styling.

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Lavecca — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:45:32 GMT

I have found the perfect clasp for bracelets and necklaces to be a fold over magnetic clasp which I purchase from Mobile.com. Very secure.

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EllenS — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:48:50 GMT

I, too, love to use the magnetic clasps for all my bracelets. You just have to use the proper size - i.e., if you have a heavier bracelet, use a larger magnetic clasp. I've never lost a bracelet yet!

re: Choosing the Right Bracelet Clasp

DarleneJ — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:40:42 GMT

Hello All,
I was reading through all the comments. I love toggle clasps and have had some people experience losing their bracelet when the toggle mysteriously came unclasped so I started placing a safety chain on the bracelets that I thought might have a toggle that would work itself loose. So far so good. People have told me it really works. Maybe it will work for you too.!

re: Choosing the Right Bracelet Clasp

IntanM — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:59:58 GMT

The best clasp for bracelets are the "press stud" type. Its easy to open and close without having anyone to do it for you and you will never lose them. Beleive me..

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CindyB — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:36:01 GMT

I can't find button clasps locally so I order them on line at beadfx.com

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LyndyLou-YH — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:32:22 GMT

As a beginning beader, I have found that I can get some great clasps (and pendants) pretty cheap at my local Dollar Store, in some places known as the "Dollar Tree", ect. I can use all parts of the necklace, including the chain.

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RozA — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:23:06 GMT

Hi Michelle Mach . I m Roz .I always used different type of clasps especially magnetic clasp and never lost my bracelet .For safty catches I suggest to beaders to attach silver chain at any clasps so the bracelet not easily slip from our wrist .