Decorative Clasps

Learn how to make three clasps: a ball catch, lentil- and box- clasp that can either decorate a custom-made piece of jewellery or become a centre piece of a truly unique necklace or a bracelet. The interior locking mechanisms will be hidden from a viewer and create the illusion that there is not a clasp. Advanced knowledge of silversmithing is required.

1 – demo on making a ball-catch
2 – demo on making a box clasp
3 – demo on making a lentil clasp

Required tools:

• Saw frame and saw blades
• Bezel/Prong Pusher
• Caliper (preferably digital)
• Divider
• Ruler
• Solder Pick
• Pliers:
  
  • Round Nose
  • Half Round (ring bending)
  • Flat Nose
  • Chain Nose
• Divider
• Peg clamp (optional)
• Burnisher
• Rawhide Mallet
• 1 each: white, black, blue, pink rubber wheels
• Mizzy wheel

Project specific tools and materials:

• Bur
• Silver or copper: Wire and Sheet
• Square or Triangle Cabochon
• Facetted stones
• Bezel Wire

Additional tools and materials may be required.