Jewelry Making Questions. I need a clasp for leather cord. Detalis below?
I need to find a clasp that I can attach to leather cord. The problem I am finding is that most of these are either sterling or base metal which I am allergic to. Do you know of a solution of how I can attach a clasp to a choker of leather round cord? I need to be able to make it a specific length. This is my problem. Any solutions? I need some metal or other material that is not base meal and does not contain nickel.
Any solutions would be appreciated.
Eye I love that word canabalize. Well there are tons of things that an allergic person can use. If you want to know you can research that one for yourself. I can use that idea however. Jewelry Supply catalogs have many other options. Basically anything without nickel will work. Think about it animal vegtable mineral whatever will work. Just without nickel. I am trying to make something nice here, so at this point I am not using plastic, but it is an option.
Thanks for mentioning the leather on leather tie option people I know about that one and it is good. I am going for a clasp right now.
Thanks for mentioning Michaels and the like. I think they are kind of pre-fab and low end. I really think they are expensive for what a person gets. I like more wholesale higher quality items rather than mass market stuff. I go for the more unique or the higher quality stuff. Thanks for the michaels however. I think it is important to get bead stuff from all sources. Yard sales junk stores and even michaels sometimes, just I find their findings really expensive and limited for what you get. Thank you anyway. I really appreciate it.
Thanks for mentioning wood that is a good idea. I have not thought of lately.
April 4th, 2010 at 11:20 am
I had a choker style necklace that had knots tied around either end. That way you put it over your head then pull the knots in opposite directions and it tightens up.
What other jewelry can you wear? I would look for some el cheapo jewelry that I wasn’t allergic to, then cannibalize it for the clasp. eyesinthedarkness
April 5th, 2010 at 5:06 am
try making a loop on one end of the leather and putting a bead on the other end that can fit through the loop kathy n
April 6th, 2010 at 11:50 pm
Sterling Silver does not contain Nickel. It is 92.5% Silver and 7.5% copper. If you buy from a reliable source, you should have no problem with Sterling clasps. You could also go to a local goldsmith and ask him/her to make clasps for you from 999 fine Silver. Or, if you are willing to pay the price, you could buy gold clasps.
See examples for silver & gold clasps from a reliable source at:
good luck,
Sarit. wolfus_s
April 7th, 2010 at 12:06 am
go to micheal’s craft store they have everything ipodrockon
April 10th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Craft stores, like AC Moore, or Michael’s in my area (both have online info), have tons of things to answer your questions for jewelry fixing, repair or making!
….material not metal, is wood…..and you can cover it with leather, and they have plastic….cheaper! Help! Child is Cutting/Slashing