Clasps

Lobster Clasps

Lobster clasps are great for securing your DIY beaded necklace designs. They can be attached to the end of your beading wire using crimps or jump rings. I don’t recommend using these clasps on bracelets as they can be difficult to operate one handed. However, lobster clasps can be a great option for finishing off anklets.

Here is a tutorial that shows you how you can use lobster clasps in your designs: How to make a body chain bra

 Screw Clasps

Screw clasps are also a great option for finishing off your DIY necklace designs. Like the Lobster clasp, screw clasps are not a great option for bracelets as they are tricky to open and close one handed. Screw clasps are another great option for securing anklets.

This braided charm bracelet tutorial shows you how screw clasps can be used in your designs.

Toggle Clasps

This is my favorite style of clasp. The toggle clasp is easy to open and close one handed and can be used as a distinct design feature on your DIY jewelry. The toggle clasp is great clasp to use when making necklaces and bracelets.

Here is a bracelet tutorial that uses a toggle clasp