How to Make Safety Clasps for Bracelets & Necklaces // Secure Carabiner Style Hooks

[@LTDIYAB]

I like waching this videos while listening to music, while I'm making the thing with wire, while I'm eating tangerines and I can tell you it's an awesom experience.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Sounds divine!

[@AmySahli-p6s]

Thank you! Now my bracelets are beautiful because you taught me how to make a really cool clasp. Thanks Teacher.🙏🏼

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Amy and thanks for your kind words!

[@cmbooks2000]

I have carpal tunnel and osteoarthritis and need closures that are easy and effective. Thank you so much for your channel and easy clear instructions

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy the tutorial is helpful. I feel your pain, I have the beginnings or arthritis in my left thumb and am trying not to use thick wire anymore! 20g is a good medium size.

[@luckylurid396]

Making a bracelet for my 5 yo and was worried about a standard hook not being secure enough. The "carabiner" hook is brilliant. Thank you!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy you like it. Have fun making the bracelet!

[@sheemakhan4738]

thank you so much ...i was making necklaces for my daughter for Eid and ...was out of necklace clasps....this helped alot ...

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy the tutorial is helpful!

[@fatterperdurabo42069]

These are brilliant, the carabiner especially is so attractive and practical.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you

[@barbarawalsh4936]

Thank you Heather. These are great alternative findings that will not fall off the wrist/neck, or open up unexpectedly.💕👍

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you for your great feedback Barbara.

[@COEYRN]

I'm coming back to your video again, because I made the one looks like a skirt pin about a year ago. I have gotten so many compliments on it. So I thought I have some time today. Why don't I get down to learning how to do these properly and quickly. Then I can put them on the gifts that I love making for, family, friends and my son's teachers Etc. Got to be more original then stuff you buy in stores. Plus much prettier then average necklace clasps ❤ Ill say this 100 times, "Heather! I cannot explain to you how many times I have been rescued by one of your videos. When I was in the middle of making a gift for somebody that had I had to get done that day or the next day. What I mean is. I was trying to follow somebody else's video or written tutorial and got to the point where I couldn't manage it. who could explain the same process to me better. Heather has come in at least four times.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. I'm so happy my tutorials are helpful.

[@KristyZane2678]

I'm so glad I found your tutorial. I have been unable to find a copper clasp that isn't antique copper. Now I can make a clasp for the necklace I made for my mom in law that will actually match the rest of the copper!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy the video is helpful Kristy.

[@mariam3947]

As I've said before... Heather "the wire whisperer..." thank you for your videos!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Mariam.

[@aparnach6619]

Mam. Very nice.... Spoke very humble... Thank you... Really 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@AdornGemOfficial]

I do the eye hook slightly different. I don't like to loop from both side and match the ends up together, so I make one end an eye pin, the end that attaches to the jewelry. I'm able to make clasps ahead of time in different colors and gauges and attach them to eligible bracelets and necklaces without incorporating an additional jumpring. Gorgeous work!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much. I'm not sure what you mean by eye pin, I'd have to see a picture to see what you mean. I'm sure it's beautiful!

[@shatice8879]

Well done Heather! These are exactly what I need, beautiful, handmade, and reliable. Thank you!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy the video is helpful!

[@inspiredeesignsdenisefitzs2158]

Thank you so much for showing us how to do this! I have always wondered!!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@SuperRocketdog1]

This is a brilliant idea!! I think it’s better than a lobster claw!! Thank you for doing these closures 👍💕🐶❤️🇬🇧

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Maureen. Have fun if you make some!

[@kathymarshall2787]

I'm thanking ooohhhh why did I not have this back when I first started beading 😂 elegant but simple lov it.

[@mariam3947]

Loved your ideas! You took the simple homemade closures & bought them to a new level, one I had certainly not seen! Thank you for sharing!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Maria. Have fun if you make them.

[@Maggioretom]

This one saved my work! I finished making my first vertibrae bracelet and I was looking for a simple and safe clasp...and I found it! The third one is perfect! Thank you very much, Heather for share and teach!🙏

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy the tutorial is useful! Thanks for letting me know.

[@kcath]

I love the carabiner style and very clear instructions. thanks!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy you like the style. Thanks so much for your great feedback on my video!

[@txgrandma3]

You are the best! I always love watching your videos because they are clear and easy, a great combination! Thanks for sharing.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much for your awesome feedback!

[@txgrandma3]

@@HeatherBoydWire You are welcome. I tried it and the first try is a keeper. I love this great idea! ☺

[@DianesDesigns1660]

LOVE the extra little loop!!!! GREAT IDEA!! TYFS Heather

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Diane. I tried a few ideas and this idea seems to work!

[@larrymoremckenzie3029]

Good idea,be nice to see it attached to a bracelet or necklace!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Larry.

[@kathy4451]

This is ingenious Heather!.. Thanks for sharing!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Kathy: I love working out new designs!

[@bbwalls]

I slowed down the playback speed and followed along. I love all of these.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy the video was helpful. Thanks for watching

[@moniquelalonde5970]

Love your video! These are beautiful! Your explanations are clear and concise! Thank you very much!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Monique.

[@arzatetopeka]

Thank you! So creative I love your techniques. One more time thank you.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much for your awesome support of my videos!

[@veraharrison5897]

Love it no more buying clasps for me xx❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Have fun with them Vera.

[@veraharrison5897]

@@HeatherBoydWire I just made my first flat wire bead ring after watching your tutorial I did add your name to say thank you for your tutorial I posted it onto instagram I’m off to add it to your page ❤️

[@christinabeanqueen]

This was a great tutorial! I love the safety aspect of these clasps. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! ❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Christina.

[@marialabriola3883]

These hooks are amazing! Thank you for showing us how to make them.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Maria.

[@kerryd25]

Thank you for reminding me of this video!! Tip Tuesday is my favorite day of the week!! : )

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Kerry. I'm so happy you enjoy Tip Tuesday!

[@msanders4247]

Fantastic designs, explanation and quality filming. Saving, thank you.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks for the great feedback.

[@shanyluv8540]

Thank you, this was just what I was looking for. ✨

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy the video is helpful Shany.

[@jooboojb]

Absolutely brilliant thank you for sharing

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you, and you are very welcome!

[@violaspencer5628]

Genius! Thanks for sharing your skills - great video!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you and you are very welcome!

[@yomama8873]

Thank you so much for this tip. I really like making my own findings but I am concerned about them coming loose this solves that problem 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy the video helps!

[@bambie7376]

I love to create ALL components whenever possible, so this alternative to a prefabricated lobster clasp is awesome because some customers don't care for hook and loop or toggle style clasps bc they feel they arent secure enough.This will be super helpful thank you!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I'm so happy the tutorial is helpful!

[@sandmaker]

They all are really functional. I can seen me trying some in these in the future. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us. 😷⚒

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Awesome Randy. Hope you make some!

[@iv.co09]

Thank you, it has helped me a lot ❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy the tutorial was helpful!

[@tmoore2544]

This is a wonderful video! Great tips I have never seen before. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you and you are very welcome.

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

Thes ideas for findings are rather hot 🔥 I have used other ideas and some my own but these are truly amazing better then my results will be here to study these works of yours Thank you for sharing

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much David. I love coming up with interesting designs. I'm happy with how these work!

[@aurora5811]

Great and so useful! Thankyou for sharing

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome!

[@ОльгаЗубова-р9ъ]

Спасибо все понятно,и такой выход для тех кто делает украшения своими руками .теперь застежки для своих изделий буду делать сама.спасибо

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@angieshortt1111]

Soooo Genius!! Love it, thx for sharing!! ❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Angie.

[@mamasuestreasure2521]

What a GREAT design. Thanks so much! Love them all. 💕

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you and you are very welcome.

[@michelantounchatta81]

I thank you very much, appreciation and respect for explaining with a very, very high precision how to make a lock. I am pleased today that I learned something very, very beautiful from you to complete my work. I thank you, my teacher, and I wish you success and lasting success. On the occasion of the holidays, I can only congratulate you and welcome the New Year 2024 in good health and prosperity. New forward. Michel Antoine Chatta from Syria from Damascus Bab Touma

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Michel Antoine. I really appreciate your thoughtful feedback!

[@DebHerzog-mp3jk]

These are awesome! Thank you, Heather!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Deb.

[@ЯникаЯсницкая-й1д]

Золотые руки, то что вы делаете - прекрасно!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you so much.

[@MDPDIY]

Muy prácticos y seguros esos cierres. Gracias por compartir. ❤️🌹

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Gracias Marisa

[@VuyiswaMdlane-fs6dh]

This is amazing I love it. Thanks so kindly.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much and you are very welcome.

[@racheldelage5690]

Brilliant Tutorial! Thanks!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you and you are very welcome.

[@ГалинаБ-к6е]

Thank You so much !!! 🌸

[@HeatherBoydWire]

My pleasure

[@bettyriddle4341]

Really nice

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you, Betty.

[@EvelynDaniel-oj8xg]

Thank you ma'am, I have learnt it❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Evelyn.

[@uzmatahir252]

Brilliant idea

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@hilloreeheselgrave8448]

These are fantastic! Great way to upscale. 👌👍

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Hilloree.

[@AmySahli-p6s]

Awesome! Thanks.😊

[@HeatherBoydWire]

My pleasure!

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

Brilliant solution!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you! I love creating useful designs!

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

@@HeatherBoydWire you're very good at it, too 👏 👌 👍

[@caMpBeIIA]

Those are really nice!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@isabelgonzales7841]

This type of clasps look really secure, I am going to make them for my projects. Thanks so much for sharing this idea. Did you come up with it? I hope you did, so I am going to give you credit if anyone asks me about my homemade clasps. I like to tell people where my ideas come from.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Isabel. I'd never seen these before and came up with the idea by trial and error. I'm happy you like them and will use them in your work!

[@mimi.a.e]

Magistral...perfecto bellisimos ...los ame

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

[@mylastnerve138]

Love these! Getting me excited!!

[@brigetteleavell-carr6906]

This is brilliant!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Brigette.

[@dragonjoy1313]

BRILLIANT!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

[@gloriablanco6211]

Nice! Thanks for the tip! ✌

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome Gloria.

[@creativebeadstudio7037]

Great ideas!!!! Thank you!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@mylastnerve138]

So cool 💕💕💕

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@neofita2422]

Genial!!! Gracias por compartir 💓

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Merci!

[@claudiafunes4382]

amazing tutorial!!!!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much, Claudia.

[@florangelfigueroa7860]

Me encantan, son muy vistosos y muy seguros, gracias x compartir 🥰

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Gracias.

[@havootu]

Wow thankyou so much for this!!❤️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome.

[@RGBow]

Brilliant

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you!

[@manojdeshmukh3234]

I LIKE ... THANKS hEATHER..LOVE YOU...

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you and you are very welcome!

[@lidiatenisheva8309]

Pure magic….

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks.

[@rossananoggle6066]

Love it ❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Rossana.

[@eddathaniagonzalez2471]

Hermoso y fácil

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Gracias.

[@katyescalona2872]

Gracias super útil.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Gracias Katy.

[@indiravarma841]

Besutiful Heather, But so tough to learnit Still trying

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Indira.

[@louignaflores2204]

Genial genial genial

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Merci!

[@robertinagarcia1430]

Espectacular enseñanza!!! Gracias,, Lastima que esos alambres se ponen negros con él tiempo

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you. You can use 20g sterling silver wire if you prefer.

[@primrozie]

Thank you Heather. I was looking for instruction to make a connector finding for a 2 strand necklace that I can attach my closure to. I played around with it and mine end up too large looking for my design but I don't think I should use a thinner gauge wire? Any ideas? The 2 strands are seed beads and 3mm metal spacers.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You are very welcome. I have this tutorial for a double loop clasp that may help. Good luck. kzbin.info/www/bejne/noemc3dujLWJnsU

[@primrozie]

@@HeatherBoydWire Thanks Heather!

[@primrozie]

@@HeatherBoydWire Got it, perfect!

[@JojosViews]

can this technique be used with 22kt gold ?

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Jojo: You can probably use gold, as long as it's not too soft.

[@JojosViews]

@@HeatherBoydWire Hey.. Cool thanks. I have so many ideas. I can't wait tot put them into play

[@JojosViews]

@@HeatherBoydWire great video, thank you 🙏

[@zionasohun]

Hello Heather. Thank you for your videos. They are truly wonderfully done. You're quite brilliant & a lovely teacher. I like all the clasps you've shared here & I'm going to try my hand @ all of them. I would like to ask though: on the 3rd one you specifically state you're using 18 ga... could I / should I not use 20 ga? Would it be too flimsy wire for this one? Thank you for your time ❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Ziona. You could use 20g depending on how sturdy your wire is.

[@zionasohun]

@@HeatherBoydWire 🙏

[@zionasohun]

Sorry to bother you Heather. I actually love how secure this style of clasp is... x_x however, now the issue is the converse: that it's too difficult to unclip on your own i.e. it seems you need someone else, using both their hands, to assist you unclip it... What am I to do...

[@blinksbill1138]

What kind of jewerly looks the best with this kind of closure? I made a bangle but because it is made from multiple pieces of wire it doesn’t suit the bangle, unless it had two loops instead of onez

[@HeatherBoydWire]

You can use this as a necklace clasp or for the chain style bracelet as in the charm bracelets.

[@aparnach6619]

Can u do a video. For small black wedding beads... Make a chain at home....

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks for asking. I'm not sure exactly what you mean, but you can send more information or pictures to [e-mail]

[@aparnach6619]

How can i send a image for u

[@ArtWars314]

This is a great video ty. 😊😊Is there a reason you chose to make it hidden? I've saved it on my wirewrap tutorial playlist so each time I need a review . I'd search in my list but because you have it hidden it doesn't show up and I have to look for it again from scratch. 😢😢

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you. This video is public I don't know why you are having trouble viewing it.

[@ArtWars314]

@@HeatherBoydWire did you make it suitable for kids, I know when u do that you can't save it on a playlist. If not you want to con tact utube since I have it in 2 of my playlist and neither of them shows up. Thx any ways.

[@grand2462]

I made this with a rose design

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That's really cool April. I'd love the see it!

[@flacoumanuela6519]

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[@minafawzy2196]

❤❤❤❤❤😊🎉

[@donnaanasse5177]

I've watched this while doing it now 10 times and using a ruler to measure never get a long enough secondary wire. So to anyone trying this, don't follow the precise measurements she is giving.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

The length of the wire depends on the size of your hook. I tend to cut my wire too long to be sure. Good luck.