Clasp Guide, Part 1

Toggle Clasps 

Toggle Clasps are a great choice for necklaces because the weight of the beads help keep the clasp shut.

They work best with heavier jewellery as tension is needed to keep the toggle closed. For use with bracelets toggle clasps work very well with heavy, chunky gemstones and ceramic beads.

Toggle clasps can be easily open and closed with one hand. They also come in a range of different designs including some really eye catching and quirky ones.

Here are a few of some of unique toggle designs on our website:

These toggles as well as some plainer styles are available to buy on our website.

Tube / Slide Lock Multi-strand Clasps

Tube / Slide lock multi-strand clasps are perfect If you're looking for a clasp that's a little more secure and in particular if your design includes multiple strands. These clasps consist of 2 tubes with slide in to another with a spring lock in the centre.

Best for light to medium weight jewellery, they are ideal for multi strand designs such as peyote stitch cuff bracelets.

Tube clasps come in different lengths from 2 to 7 strand. They also come in a variety of metallic colours so you can get the perfect  look for your jewellery design.

These image depicts the strands numbers and colours available: 

See them here.

Bolt Ring (or Spring Ring) Clasps

Bolt ring clasps are easy to operate, reliable and durable. They have a trigger mechanism which allows the clasp to spring closed once the trigger is let go.

Best used on light to medium weight jewellery designs. Bolt Rings are also available in many sizes and look great with almost any necklace, bracelet or anklet. 

Below are two types of Bolt rings, the bottom two are in the more traditional style while the ones at the top have an tag style ring component: 

See a selection of bolt rings here.

Filigree Flower Pendant

Fancy something in the popular vintage style that incorporates some of the fun Czech shaped beads at the same time? Have a go at this simple wirework project by guest blogger Chloe Menage.

You will need:

1 x Large Square Filligree pendant

8 x Czech Piggy beads

Approx. 1g x Rizo beads

28 gauge (0.32mm) Artistic Wire

Ribbon to hang your pendant

Tools:

Chain nose pliers
Cutters

See more of Chloe’s designs on her website www.pinkhot.co.uk or on her Facebook page

Instructions

Sparkly Butterfly Ring Project

We have been beading again today here at CJ Beaders and we have a nice simple project for you all to try.

 What you will need for this project is:

1 x Tube of E6000 Glue

2 x packs of pp14 Chatons

1 x Butterfly ring blank

or buy our kit 

Tools needed:

Fine pick and place tool

Instructions

We hope you enjoy this project!

New Tri-Beads

We now have 4mm Tri-Beads in our New Forest Shop and on our on line store. Lot's of people asking for these so thought I would let you all know. Here is the link to them on line  http://www.cjbeaders.co.uk/default/off/category/Beads_-_Czech_Glass/Tri-Beads  

Happy Beading :)

Perfect for Summer Necklace Kit

We made up this very simple necklace kit today including Griffin Nylon Power Thread, a gift bag and, of course, the beads - approx. 90g
These beads are lightweight & have a shimmery, mirror-like finish & are similar in finish to AB coated beads.
Perfect for those summer days & holidays.
Just £5.95
All you need to do is thread the beads & then knot the ends together, adding a dab of glue for extra security and then wear with pride (or give as a lovely gift)
Available in-store and online.
www.facebook.com/CJBeaders

Make this pretty summer time bracelet.

We have been busy making new things today and this is one of the bracelets we have made. 

Here is how to Make it!

All these items can be found on our website at www.cjbeaders.co.uk

Tools you will need are:

Cutters

Round nose pliers

2 x Chain nose pliers (or you can use a pair of flat nose pliers)

Split ring pliers

7.   Repeat these steps until all the pieces are joined together. Now you can slightly bend the rubber tubing           so it forms nicely around your arm. The bracelet should have 2 of the 10mm beads on either end this is         where you will attach the toggle clasp.

8. Attach the toggle clasp using a jump ring, 

All beads, findings and  tools can be found on our website at www.cjbeaders.co.uk

We are heading on over to Farnham today to get ready for this weekends show. Do not forget to come and see us and your other Favourite Jewellery Suppliers at the Farnham Jewellery Show at Farnham Maltings in Surrey. 10.00am until 5.00pm on Saturday, 10.00am until 4.00pm on Sunday (plenty of time for the men in your life to get home in time for the World Cup Final).
Here is the link to the shows facebook page for more information and updates on the show!  https://www.facebook.com/farnhamjewellerymakingshow