How Do You Make A Metal Clay Toggle Clasp?
With metal clay you can create jewelry easily without years of technical metalsmithing training. This tutorial will show you how to make a highly decorative toggle clasp out of metal clay. Adding your own custom findings to your creations increases value and allows you to create your own unique look. Grease your hands and work surface. There are a number of products on the market that can be used to prevent metal clay from sticking to your hands and work area. Products designed especially for metal clay are: CoolSlip, SlikBalm and Claymate Hand Cream. Other commonly available products include: olive oil, Badger Balm, Burt’s Bees Hand Salve. Roll out metal clay 4 playing cards thick. Apply texture. Cut the clay into the desired shape of your clasp Cut a hole in the center of the clay. Seal with water to activate the binder in the clay as necessary to smooth edges. Dry the piece using a hair dryer, coffee mug warmer or other hot plate. Once the piece is bone dry, file using a pink (mediu
