Comments on: I Met a Woman… And She Changed…

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 26 May 2016 12:57:01 +0000

In reply to natalie. Natalie, thank you for remembering that tutorial! It's Make a Bracelet Fastening Tool. :)

By: natalie

natalie — Thu, 26 May 2016 05:57:38 +0000

I remember Rena once posted a tutorial for a bracelet holder. It held one end of the bracelet allowing you to attach the clasp one-handed. Brilliant idea.

By: Drakestail Jewellery

Drakestail Jewellery — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 16:47:49 +0000

I’ve had people come to my booth in the past and mention mobility issues and how they can’t wear jewellery with certain clasps. I’ve learned to bring extra extenders, and toggles, hook-and-eye and magnetic clasps with me when I go to shows, so I can do on-the-spot swaps for a client. I like being able to accommodate their needs, and it means they have something customized for them that they can wear without difficulty. Win-win!

Robyn

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 10:21:18 +0000

Rebecca, necklaces with large ornamental clasps in the front or front side are classy! They add to the visual value. Didn’t realize that they are of course also easier to put on/remove. Thanks!

By: Rebecca Brooks

Rebecca Brooks — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 02:53:34 +0000

Hi, very sweet story how she helped you see the world differently. It’s important for us to keep that ability to change our perspective. Especially in this world full of self obsession.

I am disabled and have a hint for you for clasps, put the clasps on necklaces in the front as part of the focal point and make it large. So if the person has difficulty reaching up and behind their head to close the necklace they wont have to, plus the closure is easy to see. Or make more necklaces without closures that are large enough to slip over the head, and bracelets on elastic with out closures.

Thanks,
Rebecca

By: Loretta

Loretta — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:32:51 +0000

Thank you for this insightful and valuable information. We often don’t easily think from outside our own world. Your story is so helpful.

By: Autumn

Autumn — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 01:52:26 +0000

I’ve had a few encounters like that. They always teach us a lesson we never expect. I was discussing clasps with someone one day, and how even I have trouble with the spring ones.

I have a few (two or three) early bracelets with spring clasps–all the others are made with hook or toggle clasps. I don’t use magnets due to the loss of magnetic force, and the risk to medical devices. I offer having any clasp changed free of charge. I figure if *I* can’t use it, or wouldn’t wear it…then why would my clients? I don’t even use filigree clasps with pearls due to the small size and difficulty of use.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:55:50 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely and meaningful story. You are a giver — there will never be too many like you!