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The pattern for this clasp is slightly different from similar clasps
that we have made in the past. Normally we would make the hook
component for this clasp with two 3/16" Super Pegs. This time we
modified the design to use one 3/16" and one 1/4" Super Peg. The
reason for this modification is that our set of Small Round Super Pegs
has one of each size Super Peg from 3/16" to 1/2". For many people
this would mean that they would have to purchase two sets of our Small
Round Super Pegs to make this style clasp. With this design,
anyone can make this clasp with only one of each size. The peg pattern for making the hook component appears as shown at left. The steps involved begin below. Step 1: Cut a three inch segment of 18 gauge wire. Half-hard wire will work better. Step 2: Make a loop in the end of this wire using your Step Jaw Pliers or your Round Nose Pliers. Step 3: Straighten the wire by pulling it through the jaws of your nylon jaw pliers while holding the wire by the loop. Step 4: Position a regular metal peg, peg 1, and a 1/4" Super Peg as shown above-left. Place your initial loop on peg 1 and wrap the wire around peg 2. Step 5: Add a 3/16" Super Peg, peg 3, to your pattern and wrap the wire around peg 3. |
There
are four major tasks involved in making this caged beads necklace.
The first task in making the hook and catch clasp, the second task is
making the five cages out of wire, the third task is stringing the beads
and the last task is finishing the necklace by crimping the strand of
strung beads to the clasp. Our directions for making this necklace
will begin with directions for making the clasp. 