Over the years I have lost a lot of jewelry, sometimes it was due to faulty catches, but more often to my own carelessness. So it is an understatement to say that I am deeply suspicious of magnetic catches that pull apart too easily.
However, recently I took another look at magnetic clasps and realized that they have a lot of redeeming features, such as being easier for those with hand difficulties to use, and that there are magnetic clasp designs that are more secure than others.
In today’s video I will show you several different styles of catches, explain a few things to look for in a magnetic catch and also show you a way to make the worst of the lot far more secure.
Be sure to watch to the end of the video to learn about a time my mom lost a very nice piece of jewelry, although it was certainly not her fault nor that of the catch!
Here are links to a few of the clasps (and others like them) that I show in the video:
Enjoy the video and happy creating!
Watch the Using Magnetic Clasps in Your Jewelry-Friday Findings video at YouTube.
That makes a lot of sense, as I’ve had necklaces slide right off when the clasp fails (but never on your jewelry).
I’m glad to hear mine haven’t broken on you. I’m always making a mess of my own jewelry!