[Jewelry making - Article 00837] - Re: [Orchid] Fabrication of a box clasp

[Hideo Chino]

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    Julie-I didn't respond right away on this topic because there are so
    many with much more knowledge and experience than I - but I haven't
    seen anyone talk about the difference in fabricating a box clasp in
    sterling vs. gold. I have made a few and started by following the
    instructions in Alan Revere's Goldsmithing book - but those
    instructions are for gold.  In sterling, most everything is the same
    except you must make the tongue longer - about 1/2 again as long -
    in order to get the spring you need.   (this usually also means that
    the overall shape of the clasp needs to be changed to accommodate the
    longer tongue) Sherry Reed


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