Spiral wire clasp tutorial

Hello!

I have a little something to share with my blog readers – a tutorial I created just for YOU.   I know many of you can teach me a thing or two about wirework, but this is tutorial is for anyone out there just getting started with wire.  Have you ever wondered how to create a one-of-a-kind clasp?  Here’s a quick tutorial to help you create a clasp that can be used in your next bracelet or necklace design.  All you need is a length of 16-gauge wire and your usual arsenal of tools!  Let’s get started……

I hope this quick tutorial is helpful.  Let me reiterate one of the final tips that I mention – using a tumbler.  My tumbler has to be my absolute favorite “tool” when working with wire.   If you give your clasps a good tumble (an hour or so), you’ll have a nice and sturdy clasp to be proud of.  Please send me an email if you need further clarification on any part of this tutorial.  I aim to please.

I’ve got one last photo to share – it’s my Bead Table Wednesday shot.    This is an action shot trying to take pictures for this tutorial.  I knew I wouldn’t be able to hold my pliers and my great big camera at the same time but I thought I’d give it a try.  Needless to say demonstrating the steps with tools was out of the realm of possiblities for me.  I needed my handy assistant.

Thank you for stopping by today.  ‘See you around your bead table! 🙂

2014 Update:   I hope that you found this tutorial helpful.  I’m glad you found my blog, especially visitors from Pinterest. 🙂  If you would like more tips and tutorials on working with wire, please be sure to look for a copy of my book, The Missing Link – published by Interweave in Oct. 2013.