How to Close a Beaded Chain

Homemade jewelry is fun to make and simple projects make thoughtful, personal gifts. Closing off a beaded necklace with a lobster clasp is an easy task to complete. Lobster claw clasps are popular for use with bracelets, necklaces and anklets because they are easier to open and close than most clasps. Lobster clasps are inexpensive and regularly stocked at craft stores and websites.

Things You'll Need

• 1 sterling silver lobster clasp
• 2 sterling silver jump rings
• Needlenose pliers

Instructions

1. Open a jump ring using needlenose pliers. Place a lobster clasp onto the ring but do not close it.

2. Insert the jump ring into the last hole of your beaded chain and close it with the needlenose pliers.

3. Open a second jump ring, insert it into the the last hole on the other end of your chain and close it with the needlenose pliers. Your beaded necklace is now complete and ready for wear.

References

• Finishing Beaded Chains

Resources

• Close a Beaded Chain