Beaded Toggle Clasp Part 1

Part 1 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 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCmRdCcErjw

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

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

[MsAriemae]

Hello, Happy Sunday. I have been trying to make a strip of peyote to use as the bar portion of a toggle clasp and I am having so much trouble. I just can't do it, I don't know what I am doing wrong. I have watched many videos and tried several times and it comes out like a mess. I never have a nice tight piece like yours in this video to zip together and use as the bar. If you would give me some tips on how to make the bar, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Marie

[tsummerlee]

@MsAriemae Its actually one of the easiest things in the weaving world. My first suggestion is to use a different bead. I have no idea what you're using now, but I'm thinking it must be something that doesn't weave well. I always suggest using cylinder beads for people who are just learning. You'll only need around 5 grams of 11/0 Delicas, maybe less, and they'll work so much better for this. They're really hard to screw up while working peyote.

[bunz11]

is there some kind of ration of the length of the toggle compared to the diameter of the circle? I'm just starting and have made several toggles that are the wrong size:-(

[tsummerlee]

@bunz11 I have no idea, really. I just tried to make my "T" part long enough to stay caught in the ring, and it worked fine.

[xTrickyNikkix]

i just noticed bad day is playing in the background at the begining of the clip XD lol i love that song. anyway, great tutorial :)

[trailmix1970]

I love listening to the conversation, makes me want to answer your questions. Like we are together over coffee and a bead visit. He He. Video is great. I cant wait to try it this "T" accesory.

[valttten]

i love all your work am starting beading again since i saw your vids i love them all where can i find that English needle, and the nylon at michaels dont have nylon thank you