10 Unique Ways to Use Toggle Clasps in Jewelry Designs

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Updated: 2021-10-26

[@denisejimenez5315]

The owl is just the cutest!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad you enjoyed, Denise!! 💜💜💜

[@deborahmerce318]

ABSOLUTELY love love the owl earrings.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Deborah! 💜💜💜

[@jeanieberry2401]

Loved this tutorial. I am a fan and do not bead weave so it was great to see something incorporating ideas for bead stringing. I have missed your bead strsinging videos.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Jeanie! I have had a lot of new projects for bead weaving that have tied me up from stringing for sure. I will definitely be coming back with more stringing via finished jewelry updates, and more. Thanks for still hanging in there with me! 💜💜💜

[@kmm7895]

I'm so glad you talked about the bars! I got a bunch of just the bars in a mix grab bag and had no real clue what to do. Watching this not only did you share some cool ideas, but I got one that I have to share. You could also do a square stitch off the bars. That could look really cool. Depending, it could look like a scroll or inspired by Asain art. Oh man! I'm so excited now! Thank you 😁.

[@abbynormal4740]

@kmm LOVE your idea!💡 Years (OK, decades) 😉 ago I made some dollhouse furniture and rugs (done in cross stitch on 22ct Hardanger). With your idea one could make incredible mini beaded banners that could be used in dollhouses, shadow box scenes, etc. as well as in jewelry 😀 (starts digging out toggle bars and 15/0 beads to play with.... 😄)
Edit - O man, got so excited I almost forgot 😱 -Thank you kmm and Gina for the inspiration! ✨💕

[@kmm7895]

@@abbynormal4740 banners for a doll house sounds so cool! Wish I had someone to make some for. Have fun! I love playing with colors and patterns in brick and square stitch 😊.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

LOVE these creative ideas! I had thought of peyote, but didn't have a chance to make something before the video. Square stitch is excellent too!! 💜💜💜

[@moniqaf]

The owl/feather idea was my fave!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thank you, Monica! 💜💜💜

[@karenmclean3143]

Oooh I'm first!
That was so useful, thank you x

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Karen! Thanks so much for watching!! 💜

[@murphy1384]

Thank you for the ideas. Always great to see different ways of using toggles

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're very welcome, Mary! 💜💜💜

[@amber6607]

Thank you for sharing what you know on the toggles to use a different way. Very generous 👍😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're so welcome, Amber! Thank you for watching!! 💜💜💜

[@RJones-ut3wc]

GREAT ideas and I ♥️ the Czech glass owl & the the earrings you made with them. So creative so talented 👍🏻

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Roberta! 💜

[@helenmorrell2717]

Amazingly creative as always!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Helen! 💜💜💜

[@caits2963]

Such a fun video! Thank you so much for sharing your awesome ideas 😀😀😀

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed this one, Caitlin! 💜💜💜

[@nancycerna5669]

Gina, thanks for the ideas using toggle clasps. It is great to see options that I wouldn’t have considered.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad this is helpful, Nina! 💜💜💜

[@crystalr5090]

Awww, the little owl on the perch is too cute! The use of toggle bars as a double-strand connector was new for me. Great idea...ideas! Have a terrific week.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Crys!! You too! 💜💜💜

[@theresadaudier8272]

I really appreciate the tips on how to use toggles in creative ways!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad this is helpful, Theresa!! 💜💜💜

[@jamiekaus1037]

You are so crazy creative! I love your videos and always seem to get something new out of them. The owl earrings are absolutely adorable. Well done!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much for your nice comment, Jamie! 💜 I'm so glad you are learning new things from these videos. 😁

[@Doxymeister]

Those were some really cool ways to use toggle clasps. I'm one of those people that can pretty much copy what I see, but I have difficulty coming up with new ideas on my own--lack of imagination or just plain old age, who knows, LOL. So appreciate you, Gina!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad this helped!! 💜💜💜

[@marionb6154]

Thank you Gina, this was very inspiring, and I just love the owls! 💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad to hear it, Marion! Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Great ideas! Thank you for sharing these unique ways to use toggle clasps. 😊🌹

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're very welcome, Sheila! 💜💜💜

[@annas-g166]

Thank you for showing other ways to use Toggle clasps especially the bar part as I've often wondered what to do with that when I've used the open part for something else.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

It's my pleasure, Anna! I'm so glad this helps! 💜

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Gina, this is brilliant!!! I know I’m one of the people who asked you for ideas about toggles and boy did you come through!!! Thank you!!!! And yes, if you were thinking of making another video with more ideas, I’d definitely love to see/hear them!!! These are really such great ideas! I love them!!
Thank you for sharing! 💜💜💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much for being so patient with me on this one, Sharon! I am thrilled that this is helpful, and am definitely keeping a running list of further ideas! 💜💜💜

[@StitchesbySharonH]

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[@happyunboxinginnyc8238]

Gina, you, as usual my ray of sun in beading world!! Love love love your ideas! Stay creative as you are and give us the inspiration.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks so much!! 💜💜💜

[@janicehoch3218]

Thank you so much for sharing this. You've helped me out with at least 1 Xmas present this year.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad this is helpful, Janice!! 💜💜💜

[@annettehough2792]

Thanks for this video. I love to use findings in unexpected ways. Your creativity is inspiring as usual.
All the best to you and your family. 💜💜💜💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Annette! You too!! 💜💜💜

[@lynneholden6216]

Absolutely beautiful Designs!

[@francinereider7427]

Hello Gina, What a cool way to use them. I can tell you love to challenge yourself to see what you can come up with for us. I appreciate every thing you do. You work is so inspiring to me. Love the birds they are cute. Thank you for sharing and have a great night.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Fran!! You too!! 💜💜💜

[@stephanawest5054]

Thank you for sharing these ideas for both pieces of toggle clasps. Since the back is generally covered by my hair, I don’t like to hide the clasp in necklace designs. These are great ideas to get me thinking of other ways to use them. As always, your videos are full of inspiration.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad you enjoyed, Stephanie! Thank you! 💜💜💜

[@maryzylema9699]

I like how you used the bar with the owls.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Mary! 💜💜💜

[@cherylcrimin2265]

Love Love all your video's but this one I'll be going back to over and over again! Thank you so much for the helpful and creative ways to use toggle's. 😉

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad that this is helpful, Cheryl! Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜

[@vickyjohnson8160]

Wow!You are one talented lady.You amaze me.I wish I had your creativity.I can copy but I can't do it on my own.🌹❤️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Aww, thank you, Vicky! 💜💜💜

[@tjricks4369]

What wonderful ideas. You always give me inspiration. Thank you Gina.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, TJ! 💜💜💜

[@sandrahaynie1594]

That was a great video. So much good information and ideas! Thank you!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching, Sandra! 💜💜💜

[@leslienakagawa8747]

Thanks so much! Great ideas, gorgeous jewelry🥰

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Leslie! 💜💜💜

[@irisantonetty8800]

Gina , you never cease to amaze me! You are so so creative! Thank you for sharing! I love ALL the pieces. I want to try them all! 😍👍🏼

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, thanks so much for your comment, Iris! 💜💜💜

[@cathycowen8070]

👏👏👏👏 great inspiration Gina 😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Cathy! 😊💜💜💜

[@amandascott-burton9285]

Gina your ideas are fabulous. Thanks for sharing xox

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@marymacdonald805]

Love all 10 ideas especially #6 because I have the set of the wire leaves that have proved a big challenge and you solved it!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! Thanks so much, Mary! Glad you enjoyed! 💜💜💜

[@kimmie-kat]

Using the two toggles as a frame was really clever and that is such a unique and lovely piece. Thank you so much for these ideas! Sending hugs from Kentucky 💕

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Kimmie! Love and virtual hugs back!! 💜💜💜

[@elizabethcramer3741]

What a great video!! You have some extremely great ideas for the toggle clasps! Wow! I haven’t been beading very long and these ideas are great to incorporate into any bead work! Thanks Gina ♥️♥️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, so glad this is helpful, Elizabeth! Wishing you the best on your beading journey. You picked a great hobby! 💜💜💜

[@loycehake7151]

You always inspire! Bless you!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching, as always, Loyce! 💜💜💜

[@janetk8948]

I so wish I had your creative mind - amazing. Thanks for all of the great ideas!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Aww, thank you, Janet! 💜💜💜

[@annnoyez]

Thank you, because I dont use them as clasps... they always open and so I don't like them... and now I know what to do with them... thanks...

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad this is helpful for you, Malika! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@ladyjustice7]

Thanks. Those were really great ideas. Very helpful. 😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much!! 💜💜💜

[@cackie8813]

Thanks so much!!! Very nice and cool ideas! Very creative and imaginative, thanks again

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching!! 💜💜💜

[@kimbain4368]

These are all beautiful, easily adaptable. Great job! Tfs

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you very much, Kim! 💜💜💜

[@barbaralesniak2218]

Thank You for all the great ideas!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're so welcome, Barbara! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@elizabethmoreno2120]

Love these great ideas, thank you 👏👏👏

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks for watching, Elizabeth! 💜💜💜

[@bonniemaherg778]

I really learned a lot from this, thank you. I actually made and used the peyote beaded bails from your tutorial. This was chock full of great ideas for an item that doesn't always get used very much, at least by me.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much for sharing, Bonnie! 💜💜💜

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Always love your creative ideas, Gina!😘💜
Aw, I was wondering how to make a branch for the owl beads!! Thanks!! So cute!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Pat! 💜😘 I'm so glad you love the perch!

[@juanitaurrutia1544]

Brilliant ideas! Thank you.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you 😁

[@robinsmith3469]

Great creative designs!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Robin! 💜💜💜

[@pambortolussi821]

Love these ideas. Thanks for the inspiration

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are so welcome, Pam! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@shirleywest9402]

Great creativity!!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks a bunch, Shirley! 💜💜💜

[@Hannahs.360]

Thank you so much for the tips. I love it.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're very welcome!! 💜💜💜

[@usedtobekuntry]

Thank you for the ideas.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're very welcome, Natasha! 💜💜💜

[@mochacola72]

Great ideas Gina...🙃

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching, Veronica! 💜💜💜

[@janetserier4473]

Wonderful ideas. Thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks very much, Janet! I appreciate you watching! 💜💜💜

[@vickyrushton1783]

Brilliant ideas thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Vicky! 💜💜💜

[@priskennedy9751]

Thank you for sharing.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

My pleasure, Lisa! Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜

[@goodbyegirll4798]

Love this, I have started using toggle clasps in my embroidery. I don't exclusively mean bead/jewely embroidery but decor embroidery. Thread art with buttons and beads, even sewing elements on cross stitch projects. A great way to personalize or add to patterns.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Oh my goodness, that's a great idea! Thank you very much for sharing! 💜💜💜

[@andreareneebales5785]

Very cool! Thank you!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're very welcome, Andrea! 💜💜💜

[@alesiahowington5507]

Thank you for the video!!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

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[@lynnerae9653]

Thank you!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're very welcome, Lynne! 💜💜💜

[@joanneburns7704]

Thank you for sharing

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're very welcome, Joanna! 💜💜💜

[@susancole6675]

I am susie from Ohio, new to jewelry making and not very good at it so I truly truly appreciate the ideas. Do you have more videos of ideas? Thank you.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi! I have videos so far. - 10 ways to use gemstone chips, and 10 ways to use toggle clasps. Also check out my playlist for "finished jewelry updates." I hope these help! Thanks so much for being here, Susie! 💜😁

[@eloisebennett1673]

Great ideas!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Eloise! 💜💜💜

[@h.f.6649]

Thank you ,that was great

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are welcome! 💜💜💜

[@Rosie-wi6xe]

Great video. Thanks!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for watching, Helen! 💜💜💜

[@andreagibson7099]

MRS. GINA , I'M U REALLY NEED 2 HAVE UR 📖 PUBLISHED OMG(OOOOOH MY GOODNESS) UR SO TALENTED

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Andrea, it's great to hear from you!!! I'm so glad you haven't forgotten about that book I need to get to - hahaha! 💜💜💜

[@solacevoice]

Wow.

[@sharonharper2570]

Great ideas thank you

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're very welcome, Sharon! 💜💜💜

[@nickiquinncreations]

This was super helpful! Thank you!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! I am so glad to hear it, Nicki! 💜💜💜

[@kimberlybajorek1900]

Great ideas. tfs

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Kimberly! 💜💜💜

[@robertmckinney1535]

I do have a question. I'm just beginning and I was wondering what essentials or kits should i get to get started. Any suggestions on where to buy supplies. I'm just starting out and I don't know. Thank you all for the help in advance.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Robert! What kind of beading are you interested in? Basic jewelry/bead stringing? Or are you looking into bead weaving? You might try the Potomac Beads best bead box if you would like to get started with a monthly project/kit for bead weaving. Annie's creative clubs has a jewelry making monthly subscription that is great for starting bead stringing projects. 💜💜💜

[@rowserm]

Genius.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Michelle! 💜💜💜

[@jamiecee4960]

❤️❤️

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks for watching, Jamie! 💜💜

[@yomama8873]

🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for watching, my friend! 💜💜💜

[@denisejimenez5315]

Great Ideas!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! 😊 💜💜💜

[@roxannsejkora1691]

Very interesting ideas!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Roxann! 💜😁

[@niniveldouglas2718]

Great ideas!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! 😊💜💜💜