Saturday, April 7, 2012

The Clasp - for The Bow necklace

The finished clasp for my necklace "The Bow"

I wanted to achieve a clasp that both left handed and right handed people would be comfortable in using.
I came up with making a two toggle clasp, which would enable me to make a decorated loop.

The first one I made was a single loop but it moved around and you missed seeing the decoration.

Above is the second one. Now this does not move around and it has given me more scope to decorate. The really great part about this is you could take the loop away from the necklace and put a chain through the top part and wear it. It is attractive on its own - so dual purpose ! 

I love things having dual purpose!
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36 comments:

  1. Sally Anderson07 April, 2012 08:34

    This is such a beautiful (in every sense of the word) solution. Your creativity and talent and exquisite taste always astound me! This is no exception!

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    1. Patrick07 April, 2012 09:27

      What wonderful feedback Sally, many thanks to you

      Greetings...Patrick

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  2. Shirley07 April, 2012 08:43

    I love dual purpose as well. This is a great design Patrick!

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    1. Patrick07 April, 2012 09:29

      Thank you Shirley, the great thing with this is you can wear it on a chain, you could make another necklace and use this clasp for that necklace, also you could make a rope with fancy toggles and wear it at the front as well. Many ideas. Thanks for the comment.

      Cheers....Patrick

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  3. Susan07 April, 2012 09:16

    Wow! It vas perfect. Interesting solution to both lock and charm. Congratulations!

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    1. Patrick07 April, 2012 09:30

      Thank you Susan, much appreciated. There shall be more coming.

      Cheers....Patrick

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  4. Las Creaciones de Boricua07 April, 2012 10:18

    Great design!!!!!!!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!

    Hero

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    1. Patrick07 April, 2012 11:13

      Greetings Hero and thank you very much
      Have a nice Easter.
      Patrick

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  5. Agnesenca07 April, 2012 15:47

    It's a beautiful design, I like your creativity and that you think about right hand - left hand people. Have a nice Easter and I wish you to create many many beauty collections in the future.
    Greetings from Hungary.

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  6. Patrick07 April, 2012 17:33

    Greetings Agnesenca, thank you for your comments. Happy Easter to you also.

    Cheers....Patrick, Sydney, Australia

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  7. MIX07 April, 2012 17:43

    Hi Patrick! You.... did it again!
    Bravo!
    I almost, at the first glance" read the toggles ...as birds... not a bad idea?!
    You are a very Unique artisan!
    Best regards ...from Romania!

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    1. Patrick07 April, 2012 18:30

      Hello to you and thank you very much for your comments.

      Greetings from Patrick, Sydney, Australia

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  8. Noelia07 April, 2012 18:25

    Precioso, es muy fino me gusta mucho.

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    1. Patrick08 April, 2012 03:34

      Noelia Saludos, muchas gracias por sus comentarios. Me alegro que les guste mi trabajo.

      Saludos ... Patrick

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  9. Las Cositas de Lyra07 April, 2012 21:26

    It's great and wonderful ... Congratulations!!!
    Happy easter!!!

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    1. Patrick08 April, 2012 03:35

      Hello Lyra, many thanks. I hope you also have a wonderful Easter

      Cheers...Patrick

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  10. H.T.09 April, 2012 05:37

    Hi,Patrick:-)
    Nice clasp.It looks really great!I didn't think,that it can be made with the toggle both sides.It looks so decorative and it really is more functional,if someone has problems with fastening with the i.e. right hand.I like the idea and I'll also probably try to make a double toggle closure.
    HAPPY EASTER TO YOU and Warm Greetings-Halinka-

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  11. Patrick09 April, 2012 07:31

    Greetings Halinka, thank you for your comments. I am glad I have inspired you to try the double toggle. There is a lot of potential for decorating the loop.
    Enjoy your Easter also.
    Cheers......Patrick

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  12. Lâpin10 April, 2012 07:18

    great idea and splendid creation, bravo !!
    Christiane

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    1. Patrick10 April, 2012 10:12

      Greetings Christiane, many thanks for your comment, I am glad you like it.

      Cheers....Patrick

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  13. Anonymous10 April, 2012 09:25

    I would like to have this one - Sandy (Possum)

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    1. Patrick10 April, 2012 10:11

      You can any time you wish. Just give me a call.

      Cheers...Patrick

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  14. Iris Salewski12 April, 2012 09:04

    Such a wonderful clasp!!! I wish, I could do that good design ideas Sensational!
    Greatings
    Iris

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    1. Patrick12 April, 2012 18:38

      Greetings Iris and thank you for your comments. I am pleased you like the designs.

      Many thanks ....Patrick

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  15. Csíki mama12 April, 2012 19:50

    Kedves Patrick!
    Gratulálok ehhez a munkához, eredeti gondolat, szuper ötlet és gyönyörű kivitelezés.
    Jó munkát, sok jó ötlettel :))

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    1. Patrick13 April, 2012 03:02

      Greetings and Thank you. I appreciate your comment and yes I think I am the only one doing 'bows' in beads.

      Have a great day...Patrick

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  16. Manouschas Perlerreien13 April, 2012 01:25

    Absolutly beautiful, great beadwork.
    Greetings Manouscha

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    1. Patrick13 April, 2012 03:03

      Greetings Manouscha, thanks for the feedback.

      Cheers...Patrick

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  17. DVArtist13 April, 2012 22:49

    Very cleaver and very elegant. I have added you to my side bar on my blog.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  18. Patrick14 April, 2012 02:53

    Greetings Nicole, thank you for your comment and I am honoured you added me to your blog.
    Very nice to meet you.

    Cheers....Patrick

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  19. Claudia, Bremen/Germany14 April, 2012 11:54

    gorgeous design, very elegant.
    Claudia

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    1. Patrick14 April, 2012 19:59

      Greetings Claudia, I am glad you like the design and thank you for commenting. It lets me know I am being seen.
      Cheers and have a great weekend....Patrick

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  20. Csilla Papp15 April, 2012 16:53

    Incredibly beautiful,Patrick! I love it!!!

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    1. Patrick16 April, 2012 17:33

      Greetings and thank you Csilla.

      Cheers...Patrick

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  21. armband magnetisch27 April, 2012 05:58

    Thanks for taking this opportunity to discuss  this, I feel  fervently  about this and I like learning about this .

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  22. Peikkonen02 May, 2012 06:45

    Wow! It's gorgeous, and my first thought was 'you could use it as a pendant' :)

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