S clasps

[Fiona]

Whats the best thickness of silver wire to use for these please - I know its a noob question - but we've all got to start somewhere :dontknow:

[mizgeorge]

You can use any thickness you like, but need to keep the clasp in proportion to the wire or it will be too weak. For example, I wouldn't go longer than a 15mm finished lehgth with 1.0mm wire, and always I always forge the curves a little. I mostly make them from 1.3 or 1.5mm wire and around 20mm long (or less). I always think it looks good to use the same wire gauge as the body of the piece for entirely wireworked stuff if possible.

[Fiona]

Thanks George- Im about to order 1.3 - but suddenly had one of those OMG moments :)

[The Bijou Dragon]

Yep I agree with mizgeorge, I decide at the time given the weight of the item and of course hammering and tumbling the clasp will make it work hardened also which adds to it's strength :)