[Jewelry making - Article 00252] - Re: [Orchid] Toggle catches for bracelets

[beadyeyedgirls]

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    i use toggles fairly frequently, including on chain maille
    bracelets.  as long as the bar is relatively long, you shouldn't
    have a problem.  another way to give a little extra insurance is to
    have little balls or some sort of raised decoration on each end of
    the bar.  this way the bar can be a bit shorter.  it's a mix; some
    are good, some aren't.  i have some with fairly short bars but the
    bars turn into balls at the end--& they can actually be difficult to
    open.  the circle on those is pretty small. 

    the other thing to watch for is to make sure to have a little length
    in the bar chain end, so that the bar & the chain can fit through
    the loop.  if you have loops right up to the bar, it won't fit
    through the toggle loop. 

    your site & your work are very beautiful!
    hope this helps.
    jessica

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