Clasp Solution: a Clever Straw Trick!

Tired of loops that won’t stay open? A closed loop helps your necklace stay on…but can be a pain to fasten.

Jill in California sent in pictures of a clever technique she came up with to fasten her TrueJune necklaces. All you need is a straw that is a little larger than the clasp bead.

If you try it, let me know how it works for you!

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STEP 1: Put loop around straw.

 

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STEP 2: Insert clasp into end of straw.

 

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STEP 3: Slide loop off straw and over clasp that is inside of straw.

 

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Tah-dah! Fastened!

Thanks for sharing this idea, Jill!

 

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