| Hi Kaywal,
Somewhere I think in the beaders' thread is a whole discussion of clasps and where to get unusual ones. I love the idea of joining the bracelet in the necklace.
Nerida, Love the way you have used the other beads to make the clasp blend. I still can't see where it is on the Tahitians!
I don't use a shortener, just loop the pearls around and they seem to stay in place pretty well.
The pearls I twist for a different look are either a two strand, or continuous rope about 40" that require a circular locking ring that goes through the end loops. The rings are a little bigger than a quarter. I have a few in sterling.
Pattye
so many pearls, so little time |