How To Make…Calotte Fastener

It is sometimes the case that there are multiple ways in which to accomplish a jewellery-making task. The calotte fastener, for instance, can be achieved using several different techniques. Carefully follow the guide below to make a calotte fastener the easy way.

1 First pass the wire through the middle hole.

2 Close the crimp at the end of the wire to secure the calotte.

3 Then allow the crimp to sit within the calotte, and close using flat nose pliers.

Product Used

• Round Crimp Beads
• Calottes

Tools Used

• Wire Cutters
• Beadsmith Pliers - Flat Nose