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How to Use a Clasp as a Pendant Tutorial

Clasps are not just a one-use tool! You can use gorgeous, decorative clasps as pendants on necklaces for a unique touch. Join Allie in this tutorial as she shows us how to use clasps as pendants! Technique Learned:
  • Basic Beads The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • ClaspGarten Clasp Looped Over Crystal - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop - Crystal AB, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Crystal AB, ~40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nugget - Crystal AB, ~4 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, ~40 Beads
  • Bead Caps Filigree 4mm - Gunmetal, ~80 Beads
  • Head Pins 2" - GunMetal, 3 Pins
  • Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Silver, 4 Beads
  • ClaspGarten Melon Clasp 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece

    • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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    • Athenacast Bead Caps Filigree Flower Design 4mm - Premium Gunmetal Plated | Pack of 100

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    • Claspgarten Melon Box Push Clasp | 10mm | 1-Strand | Real Rhodium Plated (Silver)

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    • Claspgarten Sun Corona Box Push Clasp with Swarovski Crytal | 16.5x14mm | 3-Strand | Real Palladium Plated (Silver)

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    • Potomac Crystal Oval Nugget Beads - Crystal AB 12x9mm | Pack of 10

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    • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop Beads - Crystal AB 18x13mm | Pack of 4

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    • Potomac Crystal Round Beads - Crystal AB 3mm | Pack of 120

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    • Potomac Pearls - Bright White 6mm

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    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    How to Use a Clasp as a Pendant Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • ClaspGarten Clasp Looped Over Crystal - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop - Crystal AB, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Crystal AB, ~ 40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nugget - Crystal AB, ~ 4 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, ~ 40 Beads
  • Bead Caps Filigree 4mm - Gunmetal, ~ 80 Caps
  • Head Pins 2" - GunMetal, 3 Pins
  • Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Silver, 4 Beads
  • ClaspGarten Melon Clasp 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • ClaspGarten Clasp Ball Crystal - Gold, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Crystal AB, ~ 90 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, ~ 40 Beads
  • Silk Tassel 7cm - Cream, 1 Piece
  • Chain With Lobster Clasp 8.5", 1 Piece
  • Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Gold, 3 Beads

    • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Get creative with this PotomacBeads tutorial to see How to Use a Clasp as a Pendant. Allie share ideas to inspire you as you design your next beaded project.
    1.Along with your beads, gather up some crimp tubes, 49 strand beading cable, needle nose pliers, flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and head pins.
    2.Watch the How to Use a Clasp as a Pendant tutorial to see how Allie designs two versions of her clasp pendant necklace.
    3.Use the clasp to add and remove tassels and drops with ease.
    You’ll love how versatile using a clasp as a pendant can be. It’s easy to switch up the style of the necklace from casual to dressy by adding a crystal drop to it. Browse through the large selection of beautiful clasps and beads at PotomacBeads to get started on your next pendant necklace.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • PotomacBeads Stainless Steel Beading Cable Wire 49 Strand .018" (5 Meters)
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    • BeadTec Clear Rectangular Acrylic Storage Box With 24 Screw Top Vials
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    • Athenacast Wire Guard Protectors - 4.5x4mm Premium RealSilver Plated Stainless Steel | Pack of 100
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    • Bead Board: Flocked U-Channel Beading Design Board
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    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
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    How to Use a Clasp as a Pendant Tutorial
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    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers
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    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

    • Bring your Czech glass beads to life with this necklace of dancing and floating flashes of color. All you need is stainless steel beading wire, crimp tubes, a clasp, and any collection of Czech glass beads to make this on beat necklace. Technique learned:CrimpingBasic Beading
    • Crimping
    • Basic Beading

    Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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    Item Description

    Clasps are not just a one-use tool! You can use gorgeous, decorative clasps as pendants on necklaces for a unique touch. Join Allie in this tutorial as she shows us how to use clasps as pendants! Technique Learned:
  • Basic Beads The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • ClaspGarten Clasp Looped Over Crystal - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop - Crystal AB, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Crystal AB, ~40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nugget - Crystal AB, ~4 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, ~40 Beads
  • Bead Caps Filigree 4mm - Gunmetal, ~80 Beads
  • Head Pins 2" - GunMetal, 3 Pins
  • Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Silver, 4 Beads
  • ClaspGarten Melon Clasp 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece

    • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • ClaspGarten Clasp Looped Over Crystal - Silver, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Pear Drop - Crystal AB, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Crystal AB, ~ 40 Beads
  • Potomac Crystal Oval Nugget - Crystal AB, ~ 4 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, ~ 40 Beads
  • Bead Caps Filigree 4mm - Gunmetal, ~ 80 Caps
  • Head Pins 2" - GunMetal, 3 Pins
  • Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Silver, 4 Beads
  • ClaspGarten Melon Clasp 10mm - Silver, 1 Piece Secondary Colorway:
  • ClaspGarten Clasp Ball Crystal - Gold, 1 Piece
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Gold, ~ 1 Gram
  • Potomac Crystal Round 3mm - Crystal AB, ~ 90 Beads
  • Potomac Pearls 6mm - Bright White, ~ 40 Beads
  • Silk Tassel 7cm - Cream, 1 Piece
  • Chain With Lobster Clasp 8.5", 1 Piece
  • Crimp Beads 2x2mm - Gold, 3 Beads

    • Project Steps

    Get creative with this PotomacBeads tutorial to see How to Use a Clasp as a Pendant. Allie share ideas to inspire you as you design your next beaded project.
    1.Along with your beads, gather up some crimp tubes, 49 strand beading cable, needle nose pliers, flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and head pins.
    2.Watch the How to Use a Clasp as a Pendant tutorial to see how Allie designs two versions of her clasp pendant necklace.
    3.Use the clasp to add and remove tassels and drops with ease.
    You’ll love how versatile using a clasp as a pendant can be. It’s easy to switch up the style of the necklace from casual to dressy by adding a crystal drop to it. Browse through the large selection of beautiful clasps and beads at PotomacBeads to get started on your next pendant necklace.