Make a necklace out of chain! We made this video to show how easy it is to put a clasp on a chain. Wear it as a simple necklace or dress it up with a pendant!
Materials
18″ chain, silver-plate
Toggle clasp, silver-plate
2 jump rings, silver-plate
Tools
Chain-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Steps
1. Hold the right side of the jump ring with the chain-nose pliers so that half the jump ring is flat inside the jaws and the split or opening in the jump ring is pointing away from you. Grasp the left side of the jump ring with the round-nose pliers.
2. Open the jump ring by pushing one pair of pliers away from you and pulling the other pair of pliers towards you, like opening a gate or a door.
3. Set down the round-nose pliers and continue to hold the right side of the jump ring with the chain-nose pliers. Slide the last link of the chain onto the jump ring. Slide one end of the clasp onto the same jump ring.
4. Use the round-nose pliers and the chain-nose pliers to close the jump ring using the same motion in reverse that you used to open the jump ring.
5. Repeat to attach the other end of the chain to the other half of the clasp with a jump ring. Wear the toggle in front or in back!
Cheers!
Jennifer & Kitty
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