Creating Hook Clasps for a Custom Finish

[@coppersulphate3532]

So beautiful ❤

[@wendyannh]

This is one of a number of things I like about your videos, Melissa. The difference in what an obviously professionally-trained jeweler does and what a zillion other people posting videos on KZbin and/or teaching at the various shows and so on do is obvious - and much appreciated. Those "added little touches" are a big part of what distinguish professional work from the rest of the pack.

[@annjessup1670]

Excellent!

[@susanwood6509]

I knew how to make to make those findings but not with the findings that you show from your years of experience. Thank you and looking forward for your next show.

[@MelissaMuir]

I am so glad you found it helpful.

[@richardbouska1504]

I absolutely love this clasp! Thank you Melissa for sharing your Awesome talent! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MultiJewelryLady]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, you are so right about that added extra to the finish piece. I like them all especially using the 20gauge will and the tip on smoothing out those little dents. I will have to try that on aluminum which is so soft. I have a bracelet that I made a while ago and I have had a very hard time trying to find clasp because of the design but you have get me back, thanks again and looking forward to see what's next!!!!!!

[@MelissaMuir]

I am so glad you liked the video. Yes, aluminum marks very easily.

[@johnhowton6339]

very good help

[@denisecurtis6471]

Thank you so much Mellissa, you make everything look easy . Now I'll be practicing to make mine look like yours,💜

[@mikehellings2660]

(under my Sweetie's mantle) Your content and delivery Ms Melissa are exceptional. Pacing and explanation are unparalleled, thank you for educating us in such a gentle and accessible way. There is no ego or personality delivered, only pure content that is challenging for others to achieve. I am so thankful to have found. I bookmarked you leading with the word EXCELLENT. ~A fellow creator, Dev

[@MelissaMuir]

That is such a wonderful compliment. Thank you so much.

[@palmyrazurita9715]

Love your tutorials! would like to know the length you cut for each type of hook.. thank you for your wonderful videos

[@MelissaMuir]

The size depends on what you are doing. The gauges will also have an effect on the desired sizes.

[@Dharlanna]

Thank you Melissa. I would love to see how to finish a leather cord nicely. If that's something you;'re thinking about sometime that is.

[@MelissaMuir]

Thanks Debbie, I will see about doing a video on that.

[@Shukarr]

Hi Melissa, Thank you for this video. You are a great teacher. I was wondering if you might be able to make a video about how to bend and work with triangular wire, especially the thicker kind. It is very hard to work with and I can’t find any advice anywhere on how to bend or form without it getting completely barred and ruined. Thank you so much for your consideration

[@MelissaMuir]

I will see what I can do. I don’t have any thick triangle wire at the moment. But I will see about adding some to my next order.

[@RobinC-CT]

I’m in the Northeast. Are you ever at Beadfest in PA?

[@stlounsbury]

Great tutorial, thank you so much!

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@delliesabio2438]

Thank you so much Melissa. You make it look very interesting and encouraging !

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you so much!

[@crazy4beading]

as usual, a fabulous tutorial and extremely thorough! you're the best! loved seeing you at beadfest! lena

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you so much Lena.

[@gerganashkodrova4251]

Great! I tried with point eight brass, smaller, still great! Thank you so much, I have a whole lot of beads pieces almpst ready, waiting for appropriate clasps - now I know how to finish those, thanks to you

[@MelissaMuir]

That is great. I am so glad I could help.

[@soulfuljewels8059]

Thanks for sharing Melissa! Love your videos.

[@MelissaMuir]

Thank you Paula.

[@RobinC-CT]

Helpful video! Love the chain too. Plz give some recommendations of chain sources if you would.

[@brendacooper7944]

Sure would save money making these clasps & eye pins

[@MelissaMuir]

Yes and then you also have a personalized look that people know were made by hand

[@johncook2076]

Melissa, you're the best!

[@MelissaMuir]

John Cook thank you

[@marisatellesrodrigues1532]

❤️

[@raylenekinyon]

How do you clean the rust from your file?

[@MelissaMuir]

I think that may have to be another video. LOL. But you can soak it in white vinegar for a bit. After washing and drying it, you should apply a thin coat of oil to keep it from rusting again.

[@emayayche]

Awesomeness...thank you!

[@susanwood6509]

What about using emery brourd to sand the end of the wires

[@MelissaMuir]

Yes. That works also. Sometimes just not as fast

[@pamkriner5945]

I keep watching you flush cut that 14 ga, and I have to know which cutters you use, please?

[@MelissaMuir]

They are my Tronex cutters. I absolutely love them. www.micro-tools.com/products/copy-of-oval-head-cutters-heavy-duty?variant=31846782009411?aff=8