Embellished Hook Clasp Tutorial

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Level: Easy
Page Count: 9
Number of step: 10

Being able to make your own components for your jewellery not only makes the item truly handmade, it also means that you can co-ordinate your jewellery as well as using up all those scraps of wire!

This is a very robust clasp and yet due to its sleekness is also very stylish!

This clasp measures 1” from the top of the curve to the bottom of the loop and 1/2” wide.

Techniques covered:
1. Forming small shapes with heavy gauge wire
2. Hammering, filing and sanding
3. Embellishing with wire and beads

Materials:
• 15” soft round 28 gauge wire
• 3” soft round 12 gauge wire
• 1 x 4mm round bead
Tools:
• Round nose pliers
• Chain nose pliers
• Flat nylon jaw pliers
• Flush wire cutters
• File
• Sanding pads, 3 grits - 180, 220 and 280
• Bench block or anvil
• Chasing hammer
• Tape measure