I suddenly realized I never did a tutorial on how to make your own bracelet with these and even though it is quite simple I thought I would give you a mini tutorial here with a special bonus offer!
These clasps come as a two piece set. The main part with a snap base for interchanging your art snaps and a slider that keeps the bracelet closed while wearing.
To create your own bracelet, you will need some cord that is 6 mm thick and 14"-16" long, depending on your wrist size. 15" (36 mm) is good for an average size wrist. I have a small wrist and so my cord length is 14" (34 mm) and you can cut it 16" (38 mm) or longer for a larger size wrist.
Fold your cord in half and slide on the slider piece. Slide it up towards the folded loop making sure that the ends are even.
If your cord has a seam, make sure the seam is to the back or bottom of your bracelet so it is hidden.
All that is left now is to glue the ends of your cord into the snap base. I like to use a gel type super glue. The Loctite brand is exceptional as it is quick drying and holds really well! So add some glue directly to the inside of the snap base end as shown (rather than on the cord as it is less messy this way). Insert your cord ends and hold for a few seconds until it is secure. Note: Because this glue is fast drying it is good to make sure your cord ends are already straight and lined up ready to insert before adding the glue.
Once the glue is dry, your bracelet is now ready to wear!
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| A - open the loop by pulling back the slider B - place the loop over the snap base and fit it in the groove C - Push the slider up to hold it in place D - Snap in your art design and wear! |
And for a limited time, we have a special bonus offer. Purchase some of the snap base clasps and receive some cord at no extra charge to make your own bracelets or necklace. This cord is a super soft Ultra-suede in black with a copper brown heart pattern. You will see the bonus packs in our DIY Snap supply section in our online store.
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