Multi-strand necklace with an 'S' clasp

Using an 'S' Clasp to End a Multi-strand Necklace

Crimping Pliers

Wire cutters

Tape measure or ruler

Soft Flex or Beadalon
Assorted Beads
Crimp Beads, Crimp
Covers

"S" Clasp and 2 Soldered
Jump Rings per Desired
Strand

Step 1:
Begin by stringing
your multiple
strands on Soft
Flex or Beadalon.
Don't close off
any strands right
now. Wait until
you have them all
strung before you
pick up your
crimping pliers.

Step 2:
Check them all
for length. Before
you hold any of
them up, make
sure each has a
taped flag of each
end to secure the
beads on the wire
- this is NOT
when you want to
have your beads
rolling all over
the floor.

Step 3:
Measure the
length of your
clasp and the two
soldered rings.
This length is
usually 1.5" or
more. Jot down
the length you
measured.

Step 4:
Hold each one up
to evaluate them
individually; Are
you pleased with
each one? You
may find that one
isn't bold enough
by itself. That's
fine.

Step 5:
Now tape them all
together and hold
them up for a
final check. Be
sure to include
the length of the
clasp with rings to
your
measurement.
You are looking
for the TOTAL
length, which
includes the clasp.

Step 6:
You're happy and
ready to end.
Using crimping
pliers, crimp
beads and crimp
covers, attach
each strand to a
soldered ring.
Complete* each
necklace
one-by-one and
set them aside.

Step 7:
Attach them all on one side of the
"S" clasp by opening the wire of the
clasp slightly to accommodate the
rings. Now hold the necklace up to
yourself and add each ring of the
other side to the opposite side of
the clasp. You might want to pinch
the ends of the clasp in a little to
insure the rings don't fall off. Look
up and give yourself a huge smile.

Step 8:
This is just the beginning. You can
end all of your necklaces this way
and mix and match them using one
clasp. For a dressy occasion you
can thread a length of organza
through the soldered ring, instead
of the "S" clasp for a more festive,
feminine look. Voila!

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