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Flat Secure Lock Clasp Making

Making Flat Puzzle Locking Clasp   - US$27

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Flat Secure Lock Clasp Making

This instruction comes with easy to follow instructions and detailed pictures which covers:

  • - Making keyhole lock section
  • - Making hinge
  • - Join fold-over cover 
  • - Making latch lip
  • This tutorial can be made in a standard smithing workshop. You will need:
  •  - Silver or any metal of your choice

You will receive :

  • -- 56 Pictures and illustrations
  • -- 28 Pages of detailed instructions
  • -- Bench tips on tools and techniques
Flat secure lock clasp making drill and expand hole
Drill and expand locking hole.
Flat secure lock clasp solder ball on cover
Solder ball onto top cover

This puzzle clasp is ideal for a heavy flat chain or bracelet with it's secure lock and fold-over cover.

Heat control when soldering and taking time to accurately file the puzzle lock section, is essential for a smooth neat fit.

Making a hinge and riveting technique is applied to make this flat clasp.

Making Flat Secure Lock Clasp Complete

The completed flat puzzle lock clasp.

Suggested Follow-up Projects

or select other jewelry making projects from Jewelry Making Class List

Recommended Tool Tips / Videos for this project

Refer to this free tutorial on How To Peen Rivets.

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