Summary: Handcrafted jewelry too expensive? Make your own! Learn how to use magnetic clasps in this free video clip about making jewelry with beads.
Dona Whitehurst operates two businesses. One is Avalon jewelry, and they specialize in sterling silver. The other makes handcrafted jewelry using stones and crystal. They have been in...read more
"The next type of clasp I do like to use is the magnetic. It comes in different strands. It can come in two to goodness, ten strands also one strand. It's nice to use for people who have a hard time clasping their jewelry. It's very easy to use. basically it's got two ends with circles on them and it has a very strong magnet that makes it easy for your customers. Also there's another style, it's called a slide clasp and it's also magnetic. It slides off and you have to line it up just right and then it has a little magnet inside of it and this would be used for a two strand necklace and also you have the three strand. Here's a sample of what I've done with a, turquoise beads and all you have to do is line it up just right, it goes in and there's the necklace finished off with that clasp. Here are some different ones that you can purchase and different styles that are all magnetic."
eHow Article: Using Magnetic Clasps for Beaded Jewelry
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