Clasp of Lobster Claw in Jewelry Making

In this article, I want to say something about lobster claw. But this lobster claw is not what you have in dinner. The lobster claw I mean is lobster claw clasp (or lobster clasp) which is widely used in jewelry making.

 

Tibetan Style Lobster Claw Clasps

Lobster claw clasp is great for necklaces, anklets and bracelets. These clasps are available in a range of sizes, colors and shapes. Why I say they are available in a range of shapes? Not all of them are lobster claw shaped? No, all of them are lobster claw shaped, but the shapes are reformative so that they are not the same exactly. Jewelry making used lobster claws are made in different materials, including brass, alloy, stainless steel, iron, sterling silver and etc. All the lobster claws made in different materials are available in various colors. The most popular colors for them are silver, platinum, gold, red copper, antique colors and black. But rose gold jewelry is a hot trend of fashion jewelry in 2013, so that the rose gold claw clasps are good choice for rose gold designs.

 

Alloy Lobster Claw Clasps

As these lobster claws are very easy to open and close via a small lever which opens the clasp arm, and easy for children or old people to use, so that many jewelry designs like to use this kind of clasp for their jewelry designs. Even though these lobster claws are very easy to be opened and closed, they are very secure. There is a loop on the end of claw clasp which is used to string the jewelry wire or cord through or attached to a jump ring. Well, if you use jewelry wire to make a loop to hold the lobster claw, you need to string a crimp bead on the wire to secure the end, or else, the claw clasp will fall off.

Jewelry making used lobster claws are an essential jewelry findings to any jewelry maker or jewelry retailer. Round spring ring clasps are an alternative to lobster claw clasps. Therefore, sometimes you can use spring ring clasps for your designs. Both clasps are easy can be purchased from your local jewelry stores or craft stores. But they are widely used, and the retail price for them is not much cheap, so that you’d better to purchase them in bulk sale from wholesalers. You can search jewelry beads online wholesalers if there is no wholesaler in your local. Wherever you purchase them from, please keep in mind that the supplier must be reliable. 

Choose Correct Jewelry Clasps for Your Jewelry Designs

In most of times you are unable to finish a necklace, bracelet or anklet without jewelry clasps. Jewelry clasps are available in different metals, colors, designs and sizes, so that they are not just functional components used to securely your jewelry but also a part of your design. They are available in different types, such as spring ring clasps, toggle clasps, lobster claw clasps, box clasps, magnetic clasps and many others.

Toggle Clasps

We all know that toggle clasps are the clasps have two pieces that are attached to opposite ends of a piece of jewelry. Many people like to use toggle clasps on their jewelry designs, because these jewelry clasps are available in a variety of shapes, designs, colors and sizes. That is to say you have a lot of choice and can easily find the suitable one for your design. They are not jewelry findings to close your jewelry but a part of your jewelry designs.

Spring ring clasps may be the simplest designed jewelry clasps. They are commonly used to secure necklaces, bracelets and anklets, but some people have a difficult time for opening very tiny spring ring clasps by themselves. So they are not widely used for kid’s jewelry or old people’s jewelry. Lobster claw clasps are one of the widely used jewelry clasps. They are secure clasps that are a popular for bracelets, necklaces and anklets. They are somewhat easier to open and close than spring ring clasps.

Brass Springring Clasps

Magnetic jewelry clasps are widely used in jewelry making too. This kind of jewelry clasp is strong and secure and you do not have to worry about your necklace or bracelet just falling off. Part from the convenience of using, there are many benefits of using this kind of clasps. At beginning, it has being used for healing purposes. Many people know that magnetic things are good for healthy. They have been proved that magnetic jewelry increases the oxygen flow to the blood and creates heat among body tissues. The magnetic force in jewelry clasps is relevant to human body’s natural magnetic force. What is more, this kind of jewelry clasps is very easy to be used. They allow individuals with limited dexterity to put their jewelry on easily and without any effort.

Alloy Magnetic Clasps

One important part of jewelry making is how to attach jewelry clasps correctly. You will you’re your jewelry pliers. Begin by threading the crimp bead and the clasp into the bead wire. Using your jewelry plier feed the thread around and loop it back around through the crimp bead. Using your plier to hold the crimp bead tight and crimping the bead down securing the wire and clasp.

Jewelry clasps are available in different types, sizes, designs and colors. Considering their convenience, colors and designs when you choose them for your designs, especially you want to present that jewelry as a gift for a kid or an old people. 

Clasps Magnetic Ones: Best Choice for Clasping Jewelry

Jewelry clasps are essential for jewelry making. They are used to hold necklaces and bracelets ends together. The beast choice for clasping jewelry is clasps magnetic ones.

Brass Magnetic Clasps, Golden Color

Clasps magnetic ones namely the clasps have magnet inside, and the two ends can attract with each other securely. Magnetic clasps come in different colors and shapes, such as square, heart, ball, cylindrical and so on. The most popular colors are silver, golden, platinum, and black.

Magnetic Brass Clasps, Platinum Color

Magnets are very common items in most individuals’ lives. Why clasps magnetic ones is the best choice for clasping jewelry? Please read the following reasons:

Magnetic Brass Clasps, Platinum Color

First, it is well known that it helps to securely bond the elements together. We can see a clasps in almost every jewelry, whether it is a necklace or a bracelet. A magnetic clasp can make the jewelry much more attractive. They are convenient for people who have difficulties with clasping jewelry. The clasps magnetic ones will be their best choice, for the two ends have magnet inside and can attach and secure the jewelry in place.

Magnetic Clasps, Brasss, Nickel Free

Second, as we all know that magnet is good for health. The continuous use of these helps in increasing the oxygen supply to the blood, which in turn create heat among the body tissues. The clasps magnetic force is complementary to the body’s magnetic force, which is very good for our physical and mental well being. It also got some healing power. It can help you to recover from headaches, shoulder pain, bed sore, insomnia, etc.

Alloy Magnetic Clasps, Owl, Platinum Color

Magnetic clasps are one of the newest arrivals and become popular among the customers like anything. This type of clasps makes use of the magnetic property to hold the elements in the jewelry. It really works well with the medium and small sized jewelries.

Brass Magnetic Clasps, Black

Clasps magnetic ones can be purchased from both your local craft stores and beads wholesaler online stores. While, if you would like to get unique style and/or shape clasps, I would like to suggest you to purchase them from online stores as they can offer you the largest selection. PandaHall.com will be a great online store for you. Because it stands at the front of the beads wholesalers in China, and all the items in its store are made by its own manufacturers directly. That is to say, it can offer you the lowest competitive wholesale prices. What is more, it has its own professional quality control team to ensure the high quality.