How To Make Jewelry: All About Clasps

[@MyOdette123]

I’m so glad I found this video, I am trying to figure out what type of clasps to use for my crochet bracelets. This helps a lot!

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! We love bead crochet! We have a crochet necklace on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-bead-crochet/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@gillianwalker4766]

You two are adorable! I can tell you are sisters. You are both so cute! I appreciate your video tutorials. I am fairly new to beading jewelry--but wow do I love it! Your videos are very thorough and filled with good information! Keep up the good work! I am following and have subscribed!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Aw thanks Gillian! You made our day! J&K

[@marymary5494]

Thank you girls. I'm just starting out so this video was so useful for me. Mary. Eire. 🇮🇪

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay! Glad we could help! Cheers!

[@vonniemichelle3670]

Thank you!! I’m just learning about handmade jewelry and I’m totally hooked! (Haha pun not intended). This is super helpful. Also... I knew you two had to be sisters! (Twins, even?!) What a great way for sisters to bond. ❤️👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! We are sisters, but Kitty is older. A friend of ours says, "Same model, different year!" Jennifer & KItty

[@viveviveka2651]

Thank you. 🌻

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are so very welcome! J&K

[@DavidBarilAlmonte]

Thank you! Helped me to figure out how to fasten the box clasp (type 3) on my wife's necklace! 🙂

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! J&K

[@allanthompson9695]

Very informative. Thank you both. I will check out more of your videos.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Jennifer & Kitty

[@RMHP1]

This video helps me!!! I couldn’t open old necklace which my mom gave me.And I could open!!Thank you!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay! So glad we could help! J&K

[@Passionbloom52]

Awesome , been wondering for some time how to use one of the box clasps described in this video . Thank You so much

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching!

[@23CUPS]

THANKS LADIES FOR THE HELP WITH THE SILVER BOX CLASP! Now I can wear my pearls! #23CUPS

[@TheONeilSisters]

Wonderful!

[@Indusxstan]

That was so informative. Thanks 🙏

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Romi! J&K

[@Kittypinkyy]

I've found two bracelets on the streets-one with toggle clasp the other an s clasp so neither are very secure.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great to hear! J&K

[@SG-lc2gk]

Thank you ladies. Can we see more of the clasps

[@TheONeilSisters]

We have a blog post about making jewelry. Here's a link: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ There's more info there about clasps. J&K

[@texasgigi3684]

I was really hoping you would show how to attach your bead strand to the double or triple loop clasp. I’m trying to make a three strand choker and my clasp will be showcased in front, since it has a nice onyx stone on it. I don’t know how to attach to the clasp, where it will be pretty.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Gigi, We have a multi-strand necklace tutorial that might help. This one has three strands going to a single loop clasp: runningwithsisters.com/multi-strand-necklace/ If you have multiple loops to attach to, just put one on each loop. Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@silverempath]

I always fasten necklaces at the front to avoid getting my long hair tangled in it and then swivel the clasp around to the back.

[@TheONeilSisters]

+Debbie Siddle Great tip Debbie!

[@lovedog49507]

Me too.

[@cgch4955]

I need help I got my grandson some brackets bangle kinds and the lobster clasp are to small I ordered them all from Etsy so what size lobster do I need to go up to next so I can have it fixed in time for Christmas can anyone please help me Thanks Merry Christmas God Bless

[@yoonie4620]

Thanks for the video!It was very useful for me. :)

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! J&K

[@beejh6206]

I am trying to help fix a clasp for my wife's necklace - it has a very unusual connector with two oblong rings and a hook something appears missing - I can't figure out how it is supposed to work - I can send photo if possible - liked your video - very natural presentation

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hmmm...wonder what kind of clasp it is. You can leave us a comment on our blog and we can figure out what kind of clasp it is. runningwithsisters.com/contact/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@DianeEzer]

Hi - I love box clasps but I don't know how to attach them to my work. Do you use jump rings? Wire guards, etc.? Do you have a tutorial on this?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We do! This tutorial for "How To Make A Beaded Necklace" on our blog shows all the steps and includes a video: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ If you want to attach a clasp to a chain, we have this tutorial too: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-put-a-clasp-on-a-chain/ Let us know if you need more information! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty Show less

[@TheONeilSisters]

Oh, we almost forgot! We have this tutorial too. This one includes wire guardians and has a video: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-bead-a-necklace-gemstone-statement-necklace/ Cheers, J&K

[@christophercaywood9318]

Thanks sisters

[@christophercaywood9318]

I got my wife a set of pears

[@TheONeilSisters]

Nice!

[@wmillsnv]

I hope you can help, ladies. I have thick pendant. I tried 12mm rings, looks so big and pinch clasps 9x20. to small...Help. What clasp can I use?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Wendy, When you say the pendant is thick, are you looking for a way to attach it to a chain or necklace? Like a pinch bail? Or does it have a loop and you need a way to attach the loop to a chain? Jennifer & Kitty

[@nereovillegas3356]

Hi there i have a gold clasp that has fallen out is there a way i can put it back together but not using the jumper rings please

[@TheONeilSisters]

Sorry your clasp broke. Can you tell us what kind of clasp it is? Did it fall off the piece of jewelry? J&K

[@georgewilliammenezes6636]

Great video. I just have one question: which is the best material for a clasp?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks George! The material you choose for the clasp should match the material used for the jewelry. But other than that, it's up to you. We use a lot of silver-plated and gold-plated clasps. Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@georgewilliammenezes6636]

@@TheONeilSisters Thanks! You helped a lot!!

[@JaneThomas58]

My son (42) has asked me to make him a bracelet. Do you have any suggestions or tutorials on designing masculine jewelry? He’s a very sharp dresser and in the oil business. Any ideas?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Jane, We are looking at doing some more masculine designs ourselves. We suggest looking on Pinterest for "masculine bracelet DIY". Does he like paracord? We have had people adapt our Leather Friendship Bracelet for a man. They swap out the beads. We've even seen silver nuts (from the hardware store) used for the beads. runningwithsisters.com/adjustable-leather-friendship-bracelet/ And this Boho Leather Wrap Bracelet : runningwithsisters.com/boho-leather-wrap-bracelet/ This one can also be made more masculine with thicker leather and the choice of stones. runningwithsisters.com/gemstone-leather-friendship-bracelet/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@JaneThomas58]

I’ll look at those. Paracord may be too casual for his style. I have looked at Pinterest but some of it is a bit too “Boho” I think.

[@JadedTheatre]

What is the easiest way to add clasps only able to use one hand fully?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great question! This is a magnet clasp with a lobster clasp at each end so you just clip it on: amzn.to/39tG5Bw Does that help? J&K

[@TheUmbowa]

Hi! I am a little confused. I have rhinestone trim 2mm wide that i would like to turn into a necklace. I can't string it onto a wire and I have no idea what to do! Is it possible to make a necklace with rhinestone trim at all?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great question. Are you describing rhinestone cup chain? Here's an example of cup chain: runningwithsisters.com/colorful-rhinestone-bangles/ To attach a clasp to cup chain they make special cup chain ends like this: www.artbeads.com/cup-chain-findings/ If your rhinestone trim is more like a ribbon, you can use crimp ends like we did here: runningwithsisters.com/make-an-easy-choker/ Let us know if you need more help! J&K

[@MsRussell]

Thanks for the info!..Where can I purchase the clasps that you recommended?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We like to buy clasps from FireMountainGems.com, Beadaholique.com, and Etsy! J&K

[@PhantomBones101]

Hmm I might go with an S clasp given that it looks pretty easy to make.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Easy and pretty! Good luck, Jennifer & Kitty

[@merharbano6131]

Megnet clasps I prchez this plz help me

[@TheONeilSisters]

How can we help you with your magnet clasps? Here's a bracelet we made using a magnet clasp: runningwithsisters.com/tanzanite-and-gold-delicate-beaded-bracelet/ Let us know if you have any specific questions. Jennifer & Kitty

[@laineywright2696]

Ladies this is not a "How to make... Clasps," but when I typed in how to make bead clasps, this video came up.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes, this is in our "How To Make Jewelry" set of videos. It focuses on clasps! J&K

[@3springbok]

Haha clasps remind me of the word clapped which you two are!!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for the comment! J&K

[@skatpak2967]

i thought you were gonna make some..lol..silly me

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching!! J&K

[@tuanvlog78]

Hello, well Come to me

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hello!