Making a Silver Box Clasp from Scratch, Clasp Making No.1
In this video, I'm making a silver box clasp from scratch.
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Box clasps are normally used on thick chains like this one:
https://huiyitan.com/listing/1216723943
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1216723943
This video shows how to attach this kind of clasp onto a 7.5mm thick Byzantine necklace:
https://youtu.be/QQLk6fgKXkA
Summary:
00:00 Box clasp in sterling silver
00:12 Choosing a silver sheet to make the wall for the box clasp
02:18 Solder the 4 walls for the box clasp
03:06 Adjust the wall height for the box clasp
03:26 Make the bottom and top for the box clasp
04:06 Solder the bottom and top on for the box clasp
05:39 Clean the box
06:24 Cut the box into 2 pieces
07:15 Make the tongue for the box clasp
08:58 Fit the tongue into the box clasp
09:12 Solder the tongue onto the box clasp
09:43 Make a trigger for the box clasp
10:50 Solder the trigger onto the tongue
11:12 Clean the fire stain
11:23 Cut a gap on the housing to fit the trigger in
12:11 Make the slot on the housing to secure the tongue
14:55 Clean and polish the entire box clasp
16:03 Finished making the box clasp in sterling silver
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