How to Make a Simple Hook and Eye Clasp

Designer: Julie Bean

Sometimes the perfect clasp for a project is the one you make yourself. Learn how to make an elegant looking hook and eye clasp out of wire. In this video, craft wire is used but the technique can easily be applied to sterling silver or gold or silver filled wire.

Filed under: Wire Wrapping Techniques

Related projects: Gilded Dreams Necklace and Earring Set

Supplies:

Here are the beading and crafting supplies used in the video plus related products.

Tarnish Resistant Bright Copper Wire Heavy 16 Gauge 8 Yards (7.3 Meters)	Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers	Xuron Double Flush Cut Shears Pliers -Strong & Easy	Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
Wubbers Bail Making Jewelry Pliers - Small 2mm And 2.5mm Size	Wubbers Bail Making Jewelry Pliers - Medium 3mm & 5mm Size	Beadalon Beading Mats - Prevent Bead Rolling 12 X 9 Inch (Set of 3)

 

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