Better Beaders Episode 35- Using Clasps as Focal Pieces

[@gladysrojas4466]

That's a wonderful idea. Having the clasp in the front also helps with putting on and removing the the necklace easier. Thank you! 😊

[@clarissalines4544]

So clever thinking thank you for sharing your great experience!!💕💕

[@darlaboyle1074]

Perfect timing for this video. I recently bought some beautiful buttons and didn't want to "hide" them. Love the idea of a clasp on the side of a necklace. Thanks! ❤

[@afiesty12]

It's true that some of the clasps don't deserve to be hidden. They can be a very pretty or unique focal point for a piece. Thank you for a great suggestion.

[@donnayates6611]

Great info, thanks so much for sharing! Can’t wait to try this!🤗

[@jewelryhandmadedg9617]

Thanks a lot for the idea!!! 😘😘😘

[@Jules1280]

Hi Ally! Loved your vlog this morning. I have always loved a beautiful clasp on my necklaces because if I want to wear my hair up then I have a beautiful piece in the back as well. I work with polymer clay and make my own beads but I put them with crystals or pearls to enhance them. KZbinr TurtleSoupBeads can give PC'ers some wonderful ideas on this subject. She has inspired me to use my own beads as a focal point for the clasp as well. Cheers!

[@roselinprimrose1637]

this simply an engenious idea this is fab

[@sue7777]

Good info in this video-especially the suggestion of using part of a toggle clasp as an earring, since I usually stick to smaller pieces. Some of the larger, beautiful clasps are not yet included in my beading experience. Thanks, Allie, for sharing this info with us.

[@angela_perelli_777]

hi, Allie, thanks from Italy, very interesting video tip and trips

[@carolleggett2072]

Fantastic idea thank you.

[@1015SaturdayNight]

I have my hair in a short bob, so I love a pretty clasp :)

[@peggyschott2879]

Great idea for a large, beautiful Czech button that I was thinking to bezel. This will be a better idea, less work and all of my button will be seen, not partially hidden by seed beads.

[@jodiphillips2186]

Great suggestions. I noticed that the clasps were rhodium plated. What are the care and maintenance suggestions for that metal?

[@pbcstaff4917]

Clean rhodium plated silver with warm water and a mild liquid soap (like ivory dishwashing soap). Rinse and dry with a soft polishing cloth immediately to avoid mineral residue from the water. (Google Search gets credit for this response :)

[@jodiphillips2186]

@@pbcstaff4917 thank you for your a helpful reply

[@readysetgo1996]

Seen this last year on another site

[@pbcstaff4917]

HI Gail, Great minds think alike :) Hopefully it is a good reminder for a very simple concept!