Here’s how to add a clasp to any charm to make it a clip on charm!

I like to switch my jewellery around, adding charms to different chains to suit my needs. For this tutorial, I’ll show you how to attach a charm to a bolt ring clasp so that you can clip it easily to another charm, chain, bracelet or earring depending on your desires! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.

You’ll need these tools and materials to make your clip on charm:

1: A bolt ring clasp. I used one made from sterling silver to match my charm.

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2: A charm. I used this sun charm that was a gift from my grandmother.

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3: An existing necklace, bracelet or earring. I attached my charm to this snake chain necklace with a fluorite and silver charm.

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4: A pair of flat nose pliers for closing the clasp.

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Follow these steps to create your clip on charm:

1: Slide the charm onto the open ring at the bottom of the bolt ring clasp.

2: Close the ring using the flat nose pliers.

3: Now you can attach your charm to any piece you like. Here’s mine attached to the fluorite charm and to the chain. How great to add some versatility to your jewelry collection?!

A note for future posts, I will be posting monthly for the foreseeable future. I hope you continue to enjoy my tutorials.