How to Attach a Three-Strand Toggle Clasp
Toggle clasps are used for bracelets and necklaces. Attaching a three-strand toggle clasp is done using the same method as attaching a single-strand clasp. The clasp has two parts: the bar end, which is referred to as the toggle, and a ring end. The bar is inserted into the ring lengthwise, and then turned sideways, locking the toggle under the ring.
The only difficulty in attaching a multi-strand clasp is manipulating the strands so they attach in the proper order and without tangling. Three-strand necklaces are popular with women and can be made with strands of the same length, or with strands that graduate in length.
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Things You'll Need
- Three-strand necklace
- Three-strand toggle clasp
- Crimps
- Crimping tool
- Crimp covers (optional)
- Flat-nose pliers
Instructions
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Attach the middle strand to one side of the clasp. Slip the end wire of the necklace strand through a crimp, through the middle hole of the toggle clasp and back down through the crimp. Place the crimp in the top hole of the crimp tool and close the tool to seal the crimp. Turn the crimp 90 degrees and place the crimp in the middle hole of the crimp tool. Close the tool around the crimp to seal the crimp.
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Attach the outside strands to the clasp. Attach the necklace strands to the toggle clasp, repeating the steps in Step 1.
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Attach the middle strand to the other end of the clasp. Using the same methods in Step 1, attach the middle strand to the other end of the clasp.
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Attach the outside strands to the clasp using the steps from Step 1.
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Attach crimp covers (optional). Place the crimp cover around the crimp. Use flat-nose pliers and gently close the crimp cover around the crimp. Repeat with each crimp using a different crimp cover.
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Tips & Warnings
Start with the end of the clasp that has the holes closest together, if you are new to working with multiple strands. This will vary by the clasp.
Leave small space between the crimp and the clasp. This will allow the necklace to move and make it less likely to break from stress.
