Handmade Wire Clasps

These are really fun, especially hammering flat some of the wire! I had a chasing hammer, but also invested (! these are cheap) in a nylon hammer just for work hardening. I think that I will also sell handmade clasps at my craft shows. I have a good range of copper wire gauges to practice on, or to use for the final product.

BONUS! Wire Clasp Tutorials:

Wire Clasps from Szarka at Magpie Gemstones (#3)

Wire Links and Connectors from Karen at Magpie Gemstones

Clasp for Leather Cord from Danagonia

Hook and Eye Clasp from FireMountain Gems

All Kinds of Clasps from WigJig

I am very inspired by Szarka's jewelry. I'll post a few pics so you can see what wonders she works...