How to operate a lobster clasps
Step 1
Place the latch part of the clasps closest to the finger
Step 2
Press down on the latch firmly
Step 3
The latch will swing the trap side open, allowing you to insert a loop for attachment
All lobster clasps have a hoop on its bottom to attach various types of threads and metal fasteners to secure jewelry. Unless it is designed differently, the hoop on the bottom is a universal technical part of a lobster clasps.
Attaching Tigertail to a Lobster Clasps
Step 4
Slide a crimp into a tiger tail.
Step 5
Put tiger tail through the loop on the bottom of the lobster clasp.
Step 6
Take the end of the tiger tail back through the same crimp that you used in the previous step.
Step 7
Place the crimp bead into the second crimp notch of the crimp pliers
Step 8
Squeeze the crimp pliers until the crimp bead is completely closed
The crimp should have an indented shape
Step 9
Place the indented crimp and place it on the first notch of the crimp pliers
Step 10
Squeeze the pliers closed.
How to Attach a Jump Ring to a Lobster Clasp
Step 11
Open a jump ring using a flat nose pliers
Apply pressure by moving one side towards you and the other side away from you to slightly open
Step 12
In the opening of the jump ring attach the bottom loop of the lobster clasp
Step 13
Close the jump ring by applying the opposite pressure used when opening the jump ring. You know it is closed when the two ends meet face to face.
Conclusion
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