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Workspace for Beaded Jewelry
Using Bead Trays for Jewelry
Storing Beads for Jewelry
Picking Wire for Beaded Jewelry
Wire Cutters for Beaded Jewelry
Findings for Beaded Jewelry
Barrel Clasps for Beaded Jewelry
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Hook & Eye Clasps for Beaded Jewelry
Using Jump Rings in Beaded Jewelry
Crimp Beads for Jewelry
Types of Beads for Jewelry
Beaded Jewelry Patterns
Measuring Memory Wire for Beaded Bracelets
Placing Beads on Memory Wire
Beading Spiral Memory Wire
Beading a Memory Wire Necklace
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Attaching a Clasp to Tigertail Bracelet
Summary: Barrel clasps are one the most common clasps in handcrafted jewelry. Learn how to use barrel clasps in this free crafting video clip from a professional jewelry artist.
Hydra Alexander has been a jewelry artist since 1991. She has traveled all over the U.S. making and selling her arts and crafts. She uses many mediums, such as wire, hemp, nylon, and...read more
"So now I'm going to show you different kinds of clasps. And one of the most common, that I think everyone has seen, is a barrel clasp. And it has two ends. One screws into the other, very simple. And it also has little grips on it, so that your fingers can turn it easier. And a lot of them have built in hoops at the end, so that you can attach them to the necklace. Here is a sample, what it looks like on the necklace. And very easy. And you probably would not want to use these on bracelets, because you need two hands to use a barrel clasp. And it would be very hard to use on a bracelet, if you're trying to put it on yourself. And that is a barrel clasp."
eHow Article: Barrel Clasps for Beaded Jewelry
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