Hello,
I am trying to make my own clasps but sofar the results are not satisfying at all. Has anyone a suggestion for a book? i am not the toggleclasptype.
Hello,
I am trying to make my own clasps but sofar the results are not satisfying at all. Has anyone a suggestion for a book? i am not the toggleclasptype.
Last edited by aggi; 13-03-2011 at 10:28 AM.
aggi
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What kind of clasp are you after making?
Metal clay really isnt the best medium for clasps - having said that Kate McKinnon did a book on
Sculptural Metal Clay Jewelry (USA published) and that would be the perfect starting point
Nicola x
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Thanks Nicola.
I found the book on amazon. Also I got an idea on the site of MCA for a magnetic clasp.
aggi
www.aggi-design.com
I am a fan of "S" clasps, particularly in fine silver so they can be squeezed a bit for security. Hammered or flattened, balled ends or little fashioned motifs like arrowheads, cubes or tiny spirals.
I tried to edit my last post to add a pic it did not work so here goes again
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12340604@N02/5547676619/
Like 's' clasps, and hooks and modified hooks - but not in fine silver. It just isn't strong enough. Even less so made from metal clay. The only obvious designs would be magnetic - you can buy kits and components for these (about half way down this page - http://www.hattiesanderson.com/HattieS-Products.html )
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