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. 

Lobster Clasp—Widely Used Clasp for Jewelry Design

As a commonly used jewelry findings, lobster clasp is not strange to jewelry makers and jewelry lovers. You can easily find lobster clasp on jewelry projects, such as necklaces, bracelets and so on, from both local jewelry gift stores and online jewelry stores.

Lobster clasps are available in different materials, for example, brass, alloy, alloy + enamel, stainless steel, Iron and others. They are produced in different shapes, sizes and colors. The popular shapes are including traditional shaped, heart shaped, rectangle shaped and some others. About their colors, I dare to say you can find the suitable color for your design, no matter which style you like and create. Of course, the patterns on some clasps are very delicate. So, in a sort of sense, the clasp is not only a jewelry finding to let your jewelry can be worn, but also a part of your design.

Alloy Lobster Claw Clasps

We all know that lobster clasp is very popular for finishing necklaces, bracelets and anklets. It have a loop at one end for adding a jump ring to or for threading the stringing material through which will then get secured with a crimp. The other end of the lobster clasp also known as a lobster hook has a fastener that is kept shut by a spring mechanism. At the age of pursuing uniqueness and personality, how can you become a spotlight in a crowd? Lobster clasp jewelry will be a good choice. These clasps can not only be used at the end of necklaces, bracelets and anklets, but also can be used to hang pendants, just like jump rings. And charms with lobster clasp can be pendants for bracelets and necklaces.

Lobster Claw Clasps

Why lobster clasp is widely used clasp for jewelry designs? First, this kind of clasp is very easy to use, no matter for children, the old, even the one who is not quite convenient with hands. Second, you can have a range of sizes and so is appropriate for jewelry of any size or weight. Third, as we said above that this kind of clasp is not only a jewelry finding to finish your design, but also a part of your design. Fourth, lobster clasp is small and unobtrusive, it can be made of precious metals and so it doesn’t cheapen expensive jewelry items, on the contrary, it adds style and glamour.

Do you have some jewelry designs need to use lobster clasps or are you want to create some special jewelry or crafts with them? Just purchase them according to your designs. Well, purchase them from online wholesale stores can help you save much time and money. Enjoy your jewelry making.

Distinguish Between Lobster Claw Clasp and Toggle Clasp

Both lobster claw clasp and toggle clasp are much familiar with jewelry makers and jewelry businessmen as they are widely used in jewelry making, such as necklace making, bracelet making and so on. Both clasps are available in various colors, sizes and designs.

Alloy Lobster Clasps, Nickel Free

Lobster claw clasp is a jewelry finding often used generically for a family of clasps that have a trigger that opens and closes, allowing the piece to lock around a jump ring or chain link on the opposite end of necklace, bracelet or anklet. The standard lobster claw clasp has a round ring attached to the end of jewelry. It has a hollow metal section that contains the spring between the small jewelry end ring and the larger round clasp section. The spring is loaded by pulling a tiny lever back that sits on the top of the clasp to open the clasp where the other end of the jewelry string is secured. When the clasp is released, the spring is released and closes the clasp securing it in place. These come in a variety of sizes ranging from 5mm to more than 15mm in length. Lobster claw clasps are made of several different materials which including brass, alloy, plastic and stainless steel.

Alloy Toggle Clasps

Lobster claw clasps are sometimes considered less stylish than toggle clasps. However, they are usually more secure than toggles. A jewelry toggle is a set of two pieces: a jewelry loop and a jewelry stick. The jewelry loop is attached to one end of your jewelry chain, strung beads, seed bead weave, wire crochet, etc. The jewelry stick is attached to the other end. Toggle clasp is made of different materials, such as brass, alloy, plastic, stainless steel and so on. The most popular Tibetan style toggle clasp is from China. All the toggle claps are available in various colors, for example, platinum, silver, golden, antique silver, red copper, antique bronze, antique golden, black and etc. Toggle claps have more designs than lobster claw claps. The popular shapes for this clasp are round, heart, flower, rhombus, rondelle, flat round, oval, leave, human, sun, star, animals and many other special patterns.

Brass Lobster Claw Clasps

There is a wide range of selection for both lobster claw clasps and toggle clasps if you purchase them on online wholesale stores. Making jewelry is not an expensive hobby if you can find a reliable jewelry supplier. Then you can create many fabulous jewelry designs as long as you have unlimited inspirations—could not have achieved, then could not think. 

How to Use Lobster Claws Artfully

Lobster claws are not strange to jewelry makers, as they are essential jewelry findings for jewelry making, and many jewelry projects can not finished without them. They are probably the most popular clasp, lobster claw clasps are secure clasps ideally suited for both necklaces and bracelets. While, you need to use different method to attach lobster claw clasps to different materials.

How to Attach Lobster Claws to Different Materials

Attach to chain: Open a jump ring by using jewelry plier, and move the open ends slightly apart sideways. Insert one end of the jump ring into the loop opening on the end of the lobster claw clasp. Attach the same jump ring to the loop on the end of the chain. Squeeze the jump ring closed.

Mobile Phone Straps, Multicolor

Attach to Wire: Slip on one crimp bead to stop other jewelry beads and then the loop of lobster claw onto one end of the beading wire, and insert the end of the wire back through the crimp bead. Pull the wire to tighten it, but make sure there is enough space for the clasp to move around. Use crimping pliers to close the crimp bead and use wire cutters to cut off the excess wire. The method to attach it to satin ribbon is similar.

Attach to phone straps: It is very easy. Just use plier to open the ring on cell phone strap and put the loop of lobster claw onto it. Close the ring of cell phone. That is it. The lobster claws are using to hang different charms to make the cell phone straps more beautiful or unique.

Alloy Lobster Claw Clasps

You are able to create new fabulous designs if you could use these lobster claw clasps artfully. Try to use lobster claws to attach several charms on necklaces or key chains to create clip on charms. What are clip on charms? They are one of the hottest collections of personal design jewelry to be introduced to the fashion jewelry market. All the clip on charms come with a lobster claw clasp already attached, which allow to fasten the charms quickly and easily onto bracelets, chains, handbags, phones and other more. These clip on charms come in a range of great shapes like fish, crown, animal etc, and great themes including animals, fashion, hearts, stars and music. You can also create some wrapping pendants and use lobster claws to attach them as your personality clip on charms. A same pendant hanged by lobster claw could be used as necklace pendant, key chain charm, cell phone pendant or others, which depends on your inspirations and creations.

Alloy Lobster Claws, Antique Bronze Color

About lobster claws, you have a wide range of selection as they are available with various shapes, colors, sizes and designs. Create those lovely designs won’t break your bank if you could find a good supplier like Panda Hall to purchase quality clasps but at low prices. Enjoy your jewelry making.

Complete Your Unique Jewelry with Lobster Clasps

Jewelry clasps have many types, and lobster clasps are the most widely used for chain beads items making like necklace, bracelet, and key chain. A lobster clasp is a type of fastener. Aptly named, the lobster clasp resembles a lobster’s claw. It is also similar in appearance and operation to a grappling hook or carabiner.

Iron Lobster Claw Clasps, Silver Metal Color

The lobster clasps have two protrusions, one usually slightly larger than the other, attached to a small, flat end, which houses an opening and closing mechanism. The clasp is attached to one end of a chain, rope, or other material and the protrusions of the lobster clasp fit through a small ring attached at the other end of the object and close around it, fastening the two ends together.

Alloy Lobster Claw Clasps

These claws come in various shapes, sizes and colors to work with different styles and jewelry weights to create different effects. There are several types of lobster clasps. Standard claws have a round ring attached into the ends of jewelry. It has a hollow metal section that contains the spring between the small jewelry end ring and the larger round clasp section. From the standard lobster clasp, many variations are made to customize the clasp to fit the style of the jewelry. The design may adjust the clasp itself or the attachment chain or both. You may find a lobster clasp shaped like a heart or have a heart-shaped balance weight on the chain it attaches too. You may also find they are produced with different patterns, such as flowers, animals and some other special patterns. Stainless steel clasps are popular for surfer looks, Goth creations and masculine items. This is a strong metal. Most lobster clasps purchased at bead and craft stores are made of sterling silver. This is a durable metal that does not tarnish easily, but not cheap. If you like fashion jewelry, lobster clasps made of other metals, such as brass, alloy, Iron and so on will be a good choice as they can be produced in different colors with various patterns.

Alloy Lobster Claw Clasps

Purchasing lobster clasps is an easy thing as there are tens of thousands of jewelry beads stores online or offline. You can easily find many a lobster clasp come in different colors, sizes and designs. However, if you would like to get high quality clasps with reasonable prices, you need do some researches before you purchase them. And I would like to recommend my supplier—PandaHall.com to you. It offers various lobster clasps at much lower wholesale prices, for it has its own manufacturers. What’s more, it is federation of Chinese factories and also the Chinese Small Merchandise online market. It won’t disappoint you.

Valuable Information about Lobster Clasps

A lobster clasp, also known as a lobster hook, is a fastener that is held closed b a spring. Lobster clasps are opened or closed by holding a small lever, usually with a fingernail, long enough to apply, then they are attached ( or removed from ) a short link-chain or a ring-like structure. They are often used for necklaces, bracelets and key chains.

Brass Lobster Claws, Unplated

The lobster clasps are perhaps the most commonly used fastener for jewelry because it locks well. They also works well for adjustable necklace and bracelet that have a chain of several small rings attached to one end, because the lobster clasp can attach to any of the rings, allowing the necklace and bracelet to be worn either shorter or longer. Those lobster clasps come in various shapes and sizes to work with different styles and jewelry weights. They get their name because they resemble the large pincher of a lobster. Lobster clasps have different types. The standard lobster clasp has a round ring attached to the end of jewelry. It has a hollow metal section that contains the spring between the small jewelry end ring and the larger round clasp section. They come in a variety of sizes ranging from5mmto more than15mmin length.

From the standard lobster clasps, many variations are made to customize the clasp to fit the style of the jewelry. The design may adjust the clasp itself or the attachment chain or both. You may find a clasp in heart shape, and many clasps may be designed or caved with special patterns.

Brass Lobster Claw Clasps, Nickel Free

Lobster clasps can be made of gold, silver, alloy, brass, stainless steel, Iron and some other materials. For fashion jewelry, expensive materials are not used commonly. Stainless steel clasps are popular for surfer looks, gothic creations and masculine items. This is a strong metal. But tends to dull easily wear. Lobster clasps also come in different colors, including platinum, antique silver, antique golden, red copper, antique bronze, silver, golden and etc.

Brass Lobster Claw Clasps, Silver Metal Color

Lobster clasps can be purchased at bead and craft stores, but more of them are made of sterling silver or in silver color. If you would like to get more colors and materials, I would like to suggest you to purchase them from wholesale online stores, such as PandaHall.com. Helen, a jewelry designer fromCanada, said: “I received my order and was very excited that it arrived so quickly. The clasps are even more beautiful then the pictures. I am very pleased by my purchases I am looking forward to buying many more. Thank you so much for carrying such beautiful pieces, PandaHall. I am looking forward to being a very loyal client.”