Jewelry-Making How-To Videos

Threaded Plastic Clasps

by Michelle Wood, Jewelry-Making Expert, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
E701

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STEP 1
Twist cap off of clasp.
STEP 2
Pass thread through outside end of clasp cap, knot end of thread and trim excess thread.
STEP 3
Add a drop of adhesive to knot.
STEP 4
Pull knot snug inside clasp cap.

String beaded design onto thread then continue to Step 5.
STEP 5

Optional: For a permanent connection, add a drop of adhesive to exposed end of screw pin and twist back on.
STEP 6
Repeat Steps 2 - 4 on opposite clasp cap. Allow adhesive to dry.
STEP 7
Screw two ends of clasp together. Note: Do not apply adhesive to opposite end of screw pin.

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