How to Insert a Clasp Onto a Friendship Bracelet

Swap friendship bracelets with your BFF.

A friendship bracelet might contain a variety of different materials, including plastic lacing, embroidery thread and beads. Although many friendship bracelets simply tie around the wrist, if you have jewelry making supplies, you can easily insert a clasp onto a friendship bracelet to finish your jewelry piece in beautiful style, all within a minute or two. Once you finish, your bracelet will exude an exceptional style.

Things You'll Need

• 2 jump rings
• 2 needle-nose pliers
• 1 jewelry clasp (lobster or twist clasp)
• Fabric sealant

Instructions

1. Hold the jump ring with two needle-nose pliers and move the pliers in opposite directions to open the jump ring. Repeat the same process with the second jump ring.

2. Insert one open jump ring through each end of the friendship bracelet. Depending on the style of the bracelet, this might be a knot of threads or it might be woven plastic lacing.

3. Separate the two halves of the jewelry clasp. Place the loop of each half of the clasp onto each open jump ring.

4. Move the open ends of the metal back so they align precisely to close each jump ring using the needle-nose pliers.

5. Coat the ends of the knotted threads with fabric sealant to prevent the knots from fraying, if applicable.

Tips & Warnings

• Part of the appeal of friendship bracelets is tying them on your wrist. When you exchange friendship bracelets with a friend, by tying them onto your wrists permanently, it can be a symbol of your permanent friendship. Although a clasp detracts from this symbolism, it can be appealing in some circumstances.

References

• "Beading for Fun!"; Benjamin Ashfield; 2006