can anyone recommend a book for making clasps with metalclay?

**aggi** · 13-03-2011, 10:24 AM

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.

**orestruck** · 19-03-2011, 07:04 PM

What kind of clasp are you after making?

**MuranoSilver** · 21-03-2011, 11:13 AM

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

**aggi** · 21-03-2011, 06:42 PM

Thanks Nicola.
I found the book on amazon. Also I got an idea on the site of MCA for a magnetic clasp.

**aggi** · 21-03-2011, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by orestruck

What kind of clasp are you after making?

I have not decided yet. Any suggestion?

**Kwant** · 21-03-2011, 08:38 PM

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.

**Kwant** · 21-03-2011, 08:49 PM

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/

**mizgeorge** · 21-03-2011, 09:06 PM

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 )