[Jewelry making - Article 00295] - Re: [Orchid] Toggle catches for bracelets

[Kay]

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    I also like to use toggles as they are easy to fasten. Unfortunately,
    I've had more than one slip loose with bracelets (necklaces never) -
    so I now make most of my toggles. The bar definitely needs to be long
    enough not to slip out easily. Also, textured bars rings also lower
    the possibility of slippage. But when I make my own, I frequently put
    a cross bar in the middle of the ring, limiting the space available
    through which to thread the "bar" and this has eliminated slipping,
    at least in my experience.  But I also make a number of rectangular
    toggles and they really don't slip because the relationship of the
    bar to the rectangle is greater than it usually is between ring and
    bar. With purchased toggles, I think the textured ones usually are
    much safer than the smooth finished ones. K

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