How to Make Your Own Bracelet Clasp

Jewelry making is a popular craft. People enjoy it for a variety of reasons. Some people like to make jewelry items and give them away as gifts. Others enjoy the creative process and like to experiment with different techniques to see what they can make. Others enjoy the aspect of being able to create jewelry that they admire for sale in various places.

One thing that can be especially interesting is learning how to make your own wire clasps and other metal parts of jewelry. When you finish a beautiful bracelet, perhaps you would like to take it one step further and finish it by making your own bracelet clasp.

Things You'll Need

• 16 gauge Jewelry wire
• 16 gauge Jump ring (6 mm)
• Wire cutters
• Round nose pliers
• Tape measure
• Jewelry file
• Permanent marker

Instructions

1. Cut a 1.5-inch length of the jewelry wire.

2. Make a loop on one end with the round nose pliers. Do not close the loop completely yet.

3. Measure the entire length of wire (including loop) and mark the center point with the permanent marker.

4. Bend the wire in half at this point with the round nose pliers. The straight end of the wire should come to approximately the middle point of the loop on the other end.

5. File the straight end of the wire with the jewelry file to make it smooth. After filing, use the round nose pliers to make a tiny curve out on the end of the wire.

6. Attach the loop to one end of your bracelet. Close the loop with the pliers to complete the clasp.

7. Attach the jump ring to the other end of the bracelet with the pliers. Close the jump ring with the pliers.

8. Fasten the clasp to the jump ring to finish the bracelet.