The perfect clasp

Following up on my thoughts about finding the right clasp, today I'm posting a new bracelet I just finished called Chantilly. The bracelet is absolutely gorgeous and I didn't want to add a clasp that wasn't as beautiful as the bracelet itself. Pulling out my stash of Sterling clasps I began to try various shapes and sizes. 

The slide clasp was taller than the width of the bracelet so that was eliminated. The spring ring and lobster claws were too small.  I didn't have any Sterling barrel clasps at all. That left me with toggle clasps to sort  through. There were several that were OK but when I got to this beautiful, simple, geometric Saki clasp I knew I'd found the perfect clasp. 

Do you think I've made the right choice?

Beading for a cause

Breast Cancer

I sometimes wish I was extremely wealthy so that I could donate a bizillion dollars to find a cure for cancer or heart disease. Thinking about what I could do to help various causes led to the creation of my awareness bracelets. For every bracelet sold, $10 is donated to the cause. The list of possible causes is endless. 

I have created both beaded bracelets and chainmaille bracelets for various causes. I also make custom bracelets for people who have a particular cause they would like to support. You can find a list of awareness cause/colors online at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awareness_ribbons

HIV/AIDs

Autism

Support our troops

What are some of the ways you offer support to others through your art?