How does a clasp work?

Each end of the metal clasp features a magnet. When the two ends are placed near each other, the magnets pull them shut. To open the clasp, you slide your fingernail between the two parts. These closures are usually made of base metal and are sometimes plated with precious metals.

How does a clasp lock work?

This is a metal ring with a simple spring mechanism; just pull back on the teeny-tiny lever and the spring compresses, leaving an opening for a jump ring or tab. Release the lever and the clasp closes, locking the chain in place.

How do snap clasps work?

To close them, you simply place the loop part over the ball and press it down. Then, to open it, you press down on the ball and it snaps right open. It's easy to do one-handed, even with limited mobility.

How does a swivel clasp work?

Sliding clasps are a relatively new concept in jewelry. They contain a silicone insert with a small hole in the center, which will grip anything that is pushed through it, thus completing the loop and securing the piece.

How does a spring ring clasp work?

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.

How To Make Jewelry: All About Clasps

How does this necklace clasp work?

Each end of the metal clasp features a magnet. When the two ends are placed near each other, the magnets pull them shut. To open the clasp, you slide your fingernail between the two parts. These closures are usually made of base metal and are sometimes plated with precious metals.

What is a bullet clasp?

Bullet clasps open with one touch push-button backing. These clasps are extremely secure and long lasting for bracelet and necklace designs. Clasp converters quickly and easily modify most finished necklaces into magnetic clasp necklaces.

Are bayonet clasps secure?

A bayonet clasp consists of two tubes which attach together by twisting them together. This type of clasp is often very secure and can also feature a small button to release the clasp. Bayonet clasps are relatively easy to use and are most often found on necklaces and bracelets.

What is bayonet closure?

The bayonet lock closure is an innovatively engineered closure. It consists of a locking ring with castellated slots machined to its ID and a closure plug, with a matching set of castellated lugs, machined to its OD.

How does a Gabriella clasp work?

This clasp is almost exclusively used for necklaces with multiple strings. All the strings of both ends of the bracelet or necklace are attached to two thin tubes. One tube is able to slide into the other one to lock and secure the jewelry. These clasps are especially useful for people with limited dexterity.

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.

How do you attach a clasp to a seed bead bracelet?

Apply a generous amount of adhesive to the inside of the open end of one ribbon end. Slide the ribbon end over the end of the bracelet, then gently close. Repeat on the opposite end. Use jump rings to attach the clasp of your choice to the ribbon ends.

WHAT IS A crimp bead?

Crimp beads are soft metal beads used in place of knots to secure clasps and beads onto un-knottable stringing material such as beading wire. To use crimps, you will need some flat nose pliers to squash the crimps, or speciality crimping pliers that "fold" the bead into a small volume.