Beaded Toggle Clasp Part 2

Part 2 of a two part video showing how to make a beaded toggle clasp. Easy and very pretty finishing touch for your beaded jewelry creations.
Peyote "T" and brick stitched 16 gauge fine silver ring are used.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw_i5JwgR_o

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Howto & Style

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• beadwork
• beading
• toggle
• clasp
• peyote
• brick
• stitch
• beads
• beaded
• jewelry
• instructions
• howto

[MsAriemae]

I asked about Peyote because mine was a mess when I tried to make the T portion of my clasp. You recommended Delicas size 11. Well, I finally picked some up today and now my Peyote stitch is nice and straight and even. I cannot believe the difference from the mess I had before. Thank you for the recommendation, you have kept me from throwing all of my beads out the window in frustration!!! I am really enjoying beading with Delicas!!! Thank You!!!

[tsummerlee]

@MsAriemae Oh good!

[MsAriemae]

I love this beaded toggle and am trying to reproduce one for my beaded cuff which was completely inspired by your videos. I never even beaded before, you have given me a new obsession, I love to bead, who would've thunk it? Thank you for your videos, every one of them is great, entertaining, informative and funny. M ps...I love the way you tell off people who have imbisilic comments

[tsummerlee]

@MsAriemae lol! I really have NO patience for stupidity. I'm fine with ignorance, but stupidity? Not so much. ;)

[thenightmuse]

Is there a way to embellish the edge of the loop to hide the thread "bridges"? Also, am I seeing things or were your black leads laying sideways on the final round? Forgive me if I'm wrong, I'm blind as a bat lol

[tsummerlee]

@thenightmuse Yes. The larger black beads at the edge do tip sideways. Not intentional, just a lucky break. However, I don't think it would be difficult to reproduce the effect. Just tip the beads while working so they tilt.

If the beads are close enough together, the thread bridges shouldn't be very visible, and using a thread very close to the bead color is also helpful (like black!)

[tsummerlee]

@rhonda1304 Too much, or not enough coffee, I suppose. Or maybe because the government has a gun to my head in the background that you can't see.

[pinkynagal]

thank u so much ma'm..... by using ur technique I've made my lovely hoop earrings too......thanks a lot!!!

[vlgrande1]

do you have to use such cussing? think I will watch other tutorials from now on

[cookmartyn3]

love ya, love ya, love ya.You said something about Washington, Washington state if so me too.

okay with the wide bracelet what would be the best way to add a toggle or clasp, it looks like it should have something more than just in the middle of the ends of the bracelet, looks unfinished.Can you show us a finished bracelet with the closure. I usually do wire work but since i have seen your videos I am now hooked on beading also.. Thanks for the easy awesome tuts

[ebonybead]

@tsummerlee lol!! i love your sense of humor !!! i also appreciate the way you lay down the steps for your beadwork. keep it going.