Ask the Experts Finishing a Peyote Stitched Piece Q&A

I've been watching your videos on peyote stitch, and you don't show how to attach a clasp at the end. I like wide bracelets and can't figure out how to finish the piece. Thank you.

- Teri

One way to finish a peyote-stitched bracelet is to place a small amount of E6000® Jewelry and Craft Adhesive inside a ribbon crimp end and compress it over the end of the end of the beadwork. Once that's in position, use a jump ring to attach a clasp to the loop on the end of the ribbon crimp end.

In our "Bracelet with Delica® Seed Beads and Preciosa Czech Crystal Beads" illustrated instructions, a jump ring is sewn to the last row of the bracelet with thread.

Another option is to create a loop of strung seed beads on each end of the strip, then attach the clasp on one end. The beads will hide the thread and offer a buffer between the thread and the clasp; however, the thread will hold up just fine if you prefer not to add additional beads.