Why You Should Use Toggle Jewelry Clasps
by Ador Talukdar A Great WriterIf you like making jewelry, then you may be interested in
finding new ways to make sure that your jewelry fits safely and securely,
without any risk of it falling off and getting broken. There are lots of
different types of jewelry clasps available on the market, including magnetic,
screw and lobster claw clasps. Each type of fastening has its own pros and
cons, and individual fastenings may be chosen by jewelry makers for many
different reasons. One type of fastening which is becoming much more popular at
the moment is the toggle clasp. Here are some of the main benefits of using toggle
jewelry clasps in your home jewelry making projects.
Easy to use
Toggle jewelry clasps are very easy to use, because they are not as fiddly as
some of the other clasps which are available on the market. To use a toggle,
simply turn the T bar end so that it is in line with the chain of your
bracelet, and then slot it through the ring on the other end of the jewelry
chain. Once the T bar has been threaded, allow it to fall back into the
standard T position, and the bracelet should be securely closed. The tension
provided by your wrist will prevent the jewelry from falling off. To take the
jewelry off, simply turn the T bar back round so that it is in line with the
chain again, and slot it back though the loop. It is much easier for people
with limited dexterity to use these kinds of jewelry clasps than it would be
for them to use a small lobster claw fastening, or a fastening which needed to
be screwed and unscrewed. It is sometimes possible to buy larger fastenings, to
make it even easier to use.
Classic
Toggle jewelry clasps have been in use for years, and a gold or silver toggle
will help to give jewelry a really timeless, classic look. The clasp itself can
even become part of the jewelry design, if it is a non-standard fastening which
includes engravings or other artwork. For example, some toggles require the
wearer to pass the T bar component through a heart shaped piece, rather than
the standard circular loop piece. This will help to hold the jewelry securely,
whilst helping to add an extra, pretty detail to the jewelry. Of course, it is
also possible to buy simple plastic (or other material) toggle fastenings which
can be used for more casual pieces of jewelry.
Make your own
Because of the simplicity of the design, it is actually really easy for jewelry
makers to fashion their own toggle jewelry clasps. In fact, many jewelry makers
make their own fun and funky fastenings out of things which they are recycling.
All that you need is a component which can be made into a loop and something
which is solid enough to act as the T bar in the toggle. There are plenty of
ideas and experimental designs which you can try out.
Toggle jewelry clasps are a great
choice for home jewelry making. Buy toggle jewelry clasps from a reputable
supplier or make your own. You can get more information from pandahall.
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