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Jewelry Clasps

 
Jewelry Clasp
 

Description: There are several ways to make Jewelry Clasps, using buttons, beads, and/or specific knots. Below are a few decorative techniques frequently used in Macrame as well as Micro-Macrame designs.

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Buttonhole Clasp

 
  Buttonhle Clasp Step 1

Step 1: Find the center of two cords. Tape or pin them horizontally to your work surface. Choose one cord to be the core; the other will be the working cord, and should be longer.

 
 
  Buttonhole Clasp Step 2 Step 2: Make a series of Vertical Larks Head Knots in the center of the cords. The number of knots will vary, depending on how large the clasp needs to be. You will need to know ahead of time what size the button or bead is that will be used on the opposite end, and adjust the number of knots accordingly.  
 
  Buttonhole Clasp Step 3 Step 3. Remove the pins or tape. Form a loop with the knots you just tied. The heads of the knots will be along the upper edge of the loop. Secure the loop to your work surface with tape or pins, directly in front of you.  
 
  Buttonhole Clasp Step 4 Step 4: To finish the loop, use the 2 working cords (on the outside) to tie a square knot around the core cords (inside). Tighten firmly.  
 
  Finished Buttonhole Clasp Step 5: On the other end, you need to attach a button or bead to complete the clasp. You can also use a Celtic Button Knot, a Chinese Button Knot, or a Monkey Fist if you wish.  
 
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Wrapped Knot Clasp

Sliding Clasps are very popular, so I have written a page devoted entirely to this type of necklace or bracelet closure. Be sure to check it out, since there are a number of knots that can be used.
 
  Wrapped Knot Clasp

This Wrapped Knot Sliding Clasp is described on that page, which is called Sliding Clasps.

 
 
 
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Overhand Simple Clasp

 
  Overhand Simple Clasp

You can’t get much simpler than this:

Tie an Overhand Knot. Leave enough space for the button or bead you intend to use on the other end. Tie another one. Cut the remaining cord close to the second knot, and apply glue to secure.

 
These Jewelry Clasps work great when using buttons or large beads on the other end. They are also also nice when working with leather cord.
 
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Hanger Knot Clasp

 
  Linked Overhand Knots

The Hanger Knot Jewelry Clasp is essentially two Overhand Knots linked together in the center of a cord. You make one with the left strand heading counter-clockwise, and another with the right strand, clockwise. The right end goes through the knot on the left to link them.

 
 
  Hanger Knot Clasp Two lengths of cord will remain for you to make a necklace or bracelet. At the opposite end, add a button or bead that fits through the loop. See Hanger Knot for more details.
 
 
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Barrel Twist Clasp

 
    Overhand Knot

Step 1: This Jewelry Clasp is also quite easy to create. Tie an Overhand knot the size you want to clasp to be. Make sure the cord crosses over itself at the top part of the circle.

 
 
    Twisting Both Cords around Loop Step 2: Wrap the right segment of cord around the right portion of the loop several times, until you reach the bottom of the circle.

Step 3: Do the same number of wraps with the left segment of cord, around the left portion of the loop.

 
 
    Completed Barrel Twist Clasp Step 4: Some types of cord will cause the design of these types of jewlery clasps to twist. If this happens, adjust as necessary. Secure the loop to your work surface. Tie a regular square knot to secure the loop. Make it very tight. Apply glue to the knot and when dry, cut off any remaining cord.  
 
 
 
 
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