Wire Wrapped Ornate Double-Terminated Focal-Clasp with Variations by MyWiredImagination

This listing is for the instructions to make this piece of jewelry, not the actual pieces, materials, or tools.

This tutorial teaches you step by step the techniques needed to create the Cab-Top Invisible Clasp, along with variations that include the Multi-strand Bracelet, the Watch-Top Invisible Clasp, and the Ornate Focal Clasp for necklaces. This is an advanced tutorial, though if you’re comfortable in the basic skills set, the steps are detailed enough a patient intermediate level wire worker can accomplish these projects. This step by step tutorial is 25 pages with 60 clear steps and 102 clear crisp photos. The file size is 2.17MB.

The primary project in this tutorial is a progression of my Swarovski Crystal Bracelet http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=171521. It assumes you either have that tutorial, or are familiar with that style of bracelet. Only the modifications to the ends of the bracelets to fasten to the Cab Top Clasp are covered, not the entire Swarovski Crystal Bracelet tutorial.
When finished the Cab Top creates a nearly INVISIBLE clasp.

Materials suggested: (Materials will vary slightly depending on the cab/watch face you choose)
•55 inches 21 gauge square wire
•20 to 25mm round cab or suitable watch face
Tools needed:
•Ruler, cleaning cloth, permanent marker
•Flush cutters, flat nose pliers
•Round nose and chain nose pliers
•Round mandrel, or dowel
Optional Tools:
•Stepped round nose pliers
•Stepped forming (large round) pliers
•Concave/round forming pliers
•Masking or quilting tape, pin vise
•Foam or padded mat (for replacing the watch back)

This is a PDF file - To view this tutorial you will need a free copy of Adobes Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded here:
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html, however most computers with basic programming are already capable of reading a pdf file.

The tutorial with be sent within 6 to 12 hrs of receiving payment, in most cases MUCH, MUCH sooner; If you have several e-mail addresses, please specify in "notes to seller", which one you prefer I use, otherwise it will just be sent to the e-mail address listed in your PAYMENT information.

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I hope you enjoy making these pieces, feel free to contact me with any questions you have about it. Feel free to post pictures of the pieces YOU make with this tutorial, in any message boards, forums, or blogs you have, or are a part of, and credit where you learned this would be appreciated.

However, PLEASE respect ownership of intellectual property, and DO NOT post the actual tutorial in forums, blogs and message boards; DO NOT mass produce, or share this tutorial in any form.
Many, many thanks to Perri J (ShaktipajDesigns http://www.shaktipajdesigns.etsy.com/) for her continued support, friendship, and wisdom.

Background art in the cover photo, courtesy of Sabrina http://inthename.deviantart.com/.


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