Clasps, Tools & Findings

The parts that finish a piece and the tools that build it. Weaving means opening and closing every ring twice, so pliers are not an accessory here — they are the difference between a comfortable evening and a sore hand.

Most weavers run two pairs, one in each hand, and keep a dedicated set for aluminum so the jaws stay unmarked and do not scar soft rings. Clasps are sized for the light gauges people actually finish jewelry in, so the closure does not overpower the weave it holds.

Pair these with jump rings in 18 or 20 SWG for jewelry work, or start from a kit if you are still choosing a weave.