How do you open a stuck clasp on a necklace?

Take the clasp in your non-dominate hand. Use the knife with your dominate hand. Insert the tip of the knife into the side of the clasp and gently twist the knife to increase the distance between the top and bottom of the clasp. Open and close the clasp after each twist to check if it is working properly.

How do you fix a stuck necklace?

Nifty Necklace Knot Remover

We've untangled the knottiest of knots with this surprising helper—cornstarch. Work small amounts of cornstarch into knotted chain jewelry, shoelaces, and string. You can also try using olive oil.

Can Jewelers untangle necklaces?

A jeweler's tools are designed for tasks like this! With a wide variety of tweezers and setting tools that are fine enough to pick through necklaces, the jeweler can patiently and skillfully unravel the mess.

How does a slide lock clasp work?

Slide Lock Clasps consist of a set of tubes, one of which slides inside the other and locks into place. The bar style of these multi-strand clasps holds an almost unlimited number of strands of chain, cord, beading wire or thread.

What is a claw clasp?

Also called lobster clasp and lobster hook, the claw clasp is a jewelry fastener that is held closed by a spring. It is one of the most popular styles of jewelry clasps on the market. Claw clasps are frequently seen on necklaces and bracelets and are designed to be easy to grasp, open and close.

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How do you untangle a small necklace?

Using dishwashing soap or a non-scented shampoo, soak your necklace in warm water to loosen the chain. For a particularly tight knot, you can gently rub the knotted area between your fingertips to aid in loosening the tangle.

How do you untangle a badly tangled chain?

Try baby oil or olive oil instead. These lubricate your necklace just as well as baby powder. Dip a cotton swab in the oil, then dab the necklace knot to loosen up the chains. For especially stubborn knots, gently work the oil into the knot by massaging it until it loosens up.

How do you untangle a necklace without Windex?

Prepare your knots for untangling by putting a drop or two of olive oil or baby oil directly onto the knots. This helps you deconstruct the knots and lessens the friction that will occur during the process. If you don't have a good oil to use (did your jewelry come with any lubricating oil?), then try baby powder.

What is a spring clasp on a necklace?

What Are Spring Ring Clasps? A spring ring clasp opens when you push back on a little lever that slides along a circular ring. Once the clasp is open, you simply insert the chain or loop that's attached to the piece you're connecting into the open circle, then release the lever to return it to the closed position.

What are the different types of clasps for necklaces?

What is a toggle clasp?

Toggle clasps feature a bar that is pulled through a ring component to secure necklaces and bracelets in place. They are easy to hook and unhook and their graceful designs are favored by jewelry artisans because they make for a polished and professional finishing touch.