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Ask the Experts Magnetic Q&A
Q: When using a magnetic clasp, I always have trouble keeping the clasp from attaching itself magnetically to my crimping pliers. This makes crimping difficult. Do you have any suggestions for keeping the magnet away from the pliers?
Ask the Experts Toggle Q&A
Q: What's the trick to using a toggle clasp on a bracelet? Every time I use a toggle clasp on a bracelet, it is almost impossible to get the toggle through the loop to connect. What am I doing wrong?
Ask the Experts Finding the Largest Lobster Claw Clasp Q&A
Q: Lobster Claw clasps: if a large one is needed, do I order a higher mm or lower one? What is your largest size lobster claw clasp?
Ask the Experts Lengthening a Choker Q&A
Q: OOPS! Should have tried on the choker I was making before I added the bar/ring toggle, crimped, and cut the wire--it is too tight! Any suggestions for "extending" the length of a necklace without removing the toggle? I'd hate to re-string it as it was a very intricate (time-consuming) project. Next time, I'll measure twice, cut once!
Ask the Experts Most Secure Charm Attachment Q&A
Q: What is the most secure way to attach a charm or bead to chain?
Ask the Experts Using S-Hook Clasps Q&A
Q: I don't understand how to use S-Hook clasps. Am I supposed to separate one of the S's so that the ring will slide on and off? I purchased one, but the S is too tight on both sides to slide the jump ring on and off.
Ask the Experts Plated and Precious Metal Clasps Q&A
Q: I am trying to understand the difference of quality and longevity when using gold plated or gold filled clasps; also silver, or nickel. I think there must be many versions of gold plated as some tend to wear off immediately and others last. I am not making expensive pieces yet but I would like to use good quality clasps that last. What do you recommend and how do I recognize good from bad. I live in China and feel very unsure even when they tell me its good; price is not always the indicator!
Ask the Experts Finding the Strongest Magnetic Clasp Q&A
Q: Which of your magnet clasps would be the strongest? I need some for bracelets which need an extra secure clasp.
Ask the Experts Best Wire for Hook Clasp Q&A
Q: If I want to make an S-hook shape out of a sterling silver round wire to join the ends of a bracelet, is half hard the best? I know that dead soft is way too soft and malleable, and I think full hard would require way too much force to be able to shape by hand with needle nose pliers.