https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_z1oqOPdRk&feature=youtu.be
The process of making Copper Wire Toggle Clasp, including forming and cutting the wire, soldering the elements and links, and adding the finished toggle clasp to the bracelet with large Amazonite beads and Wire Wrapped Details between them. Rustic Jewellery Project perfect for beginners.
In this video: 00:00 That's how final item looks
00:05 Plan the sizes first
00:09 Wrapping 2 pieces of copper wire
*Tip: I use copper here, which is a soft metal. If you use Silver or Brass, anneal first to make the metal softer and easier to work with
00:26 Metal hardens when worked, annealing to be able to form round shape of my toggle clasp.
00:44 Forming round part of the toggle clasp on a mandrel
01:07 Cutting the elements with jeweller's saw
02:20 Soldering. Also placing a little bit of solder on each of the elements to keep the spiral firm and prevent the wires from spreading apart
*Tip: I use a specific Copper solder, but silver solder can be used here too.
03:24 Using copper scraps to create small balls. I will place them as decorative elements at the ends of the clasp 04:22
04:52 Soldering the bails to both toggle elements
*Tip: Copper has a high melting temperature, so do not remove your solder pick/tweezers that hold together the soldered elements immediately, let the metal cool and bind well the soldered items
05:17 Gradual polishing using from harsher bits to the soft polishing silicone wheel 05:29 Adding the toggle clasp to my Copper Amazonite bracelet
05:55 Final piece! (After covering with patina and polishing with steel wool 0000)
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*** IMPORTANT: This video is for entertainment purposes only and should be treated as such. In case you want to make your own jewellery, remember that a due training is needed and many security measures must be applied. Remember to always check all references, manuals and instructions of all the tools, materials and equipment you use, and contact a professional support in your area in case of any doubts.*** #JewelryMaking, #Silversmith, #ToggleClasp, #Howtomakeaclasp, #JewelryTutorial #DIYJewelry #jewelryrepair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_z1oqOPdRk&feature=youtu.be