This week I set out to find beaded clasps and tutorials for sale on ETSY. For my beadweaving friends there are many tutorials to choose from. Here are just a few of my favorites.
This one I have always wanted to try but alas wire and I are not good friends! Cynthia of Jewelry Tales is an amazing artist and really thinks out of the box.
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Beadwoven Hook Clasp |
And if you are totally looking for a Rockstar clasp. Check out Heather Collins's tutorial!
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BUTTERFLY CLASP |
These are from Mikki Ferrugiaro. I have worked with Mikki's patterns and she writes excellent tutorials in fact this first one is on my wish list.
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Focal Snap Clasps Volume 1 |
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Geometric Snap Clasps |
For my friends that are not beadweavers the selection of clasps to purchase are not really there. This perplexed me. I know that I love beaded clasps and the ability to make them. I also love hand made clasps that many of my favorite artists create. Why is there not a selection of beaded clasps for other artists to use? This poses a big question. Is it that there is not a market for them? Not that I am ready to jump in feet first but I would like to know what you think. Or am I just so into the beadweaving I am assuming too much into the uniqueness of them?
Here are a few pieces of mine that I use beaded clasps in.
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| A peyote ring with a toggle |
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| Simple beaded loop for the button |
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| Another peyote ring toggle |
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| A fun hidden snap clasp |
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| a flat peyote circle to mimic the rest of the design. |
What are your opinions? Would you like to be able to purchase a beaded clasp for your own work?
Hope you are having a great day
Kristen
