Today it occurred to me that I could decorate simple forged clasps with fine silver clay components. I needed a clasp to coordinate with my latest birdhouse pendant. I've been making toggles, but I actually prefer hook & loop closures for necklaces. So I formed the hook and loop from Argentium, fusing the rings closed, then added a fine silver flower to make the clasp coordinate beautifully with the larger flower spacers and the flower at the peak of the birdhouse. Voila! A custom clasp with little work.
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| Birdhouse necklace ©2012 Vickie Hallmark sterling clay, sterling chain, Argentium wire |
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