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Making a Toggle Clasp

Making a Toggle Clasp / T-Bar Catch  - US$18

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Make Toggle Clasp

This tutorial will teach you in precise detail and easy to follow steps and shows you:

  • - Making t piece
  • - Solder rings and end caps
  • - Make the bolt ring
  • This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
  •  - Metal : silver or gold or other

You will receive :

  • -- 22 Pictures and illustrations
  • -- 11 Pages of detailed instructions
  • -- Bench tips on tools and techniques
Making Toggle Clasp - Prepare the jump rings
Making the jump rings
Make Toggle Clasp - Soldering technique
Soldering technique for jump rings

A toggle clasp also known as a t-bar catch is a very secure and straightforward clasp to make for heavy chains and also bracelets. These clasps can be quite elaborate in design to match the chain or become a focal point of the design acting as a pendant.

Make Toggle Clasp  / T-Bar  Catch

The toggle clasp can be enhanced with a decorative design.

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