Art Jewelry - S-hook clasp with hammered ends
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This is one of the best youtube videos on making a clasp. Thank you...very informative.
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I just make the hook part..i use paper clicks..they are heavy and keep thier shape well.
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OK OK 4.2
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Hello, this is a great video! I'm wondering what mm of 14 gauge you're using? Also, could I use a rounded, convex hammer for hammering? As you can tell, I've never done this! Thanks for any tips.
kswanson20 1 year ago
@kswanson20 14-gauge wire is 1.6 mm across. You can find a free downloadable gauge/mm conversion chart under the Reference section of our Web site.
A convex hammer would work just fine. (The chasing hammer I'm using is just slightly convex) You'll just have a slightly different shape to the hammered divots on your metal. Have fun experimenting with different hammers to see what you can come up with.
artjewelrymag 11 months ago
is that an earing?
zdanz25 1 year ago
@zdanz25 No, this is a hook to close a necklace. But you could definitely use thinner wire (20-gauge [0.8 mm]) and a similar technique to make earrings! :)
artjewelrymag 1 year ago