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Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel

Graceful design combines with effortless connection. Join a single strand of pearls or multi-strands of seedbeads directly into the clasp for a fluid elegant transition. Strong magnets will hold large or heavy beads.

Each magnetic clasp offers a distinctive style in several nickel-free plated finishes.

Other styles available:

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Achieve the look of fine pavé set jewelry with 90 tiny crystals you glue-in. Mix colors or design a pattern to create your own unique treasure.

Select from our assortment of Swarovski® crystal or use your own. Buy only what you need or keep several crystal colors and clasps on hand so you can design when you're inspired.

Crystals needed (foil, pointback):
60 - pp10 round Swarovski® Style# 1028
30 - pp15 round Swarovski® Style# 1028

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Clasp Choices	Price	Finish	Quantity
Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel (Single)	$22.00/ea	gold
Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel (Single)	$22.00/ea	rhodium
Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel (5-pack) You save $11.00!	$99.00/ea	gold
Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel (5-pack) You save $11.00!	$99.00/ea	rhodium

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Stone Choices	Price	Color/Quantity
Swarovski 1028 (Single) pp15 Round	$0.04/ea	You need 1 stone for each Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel. Images representative of color only. See stone choice (left) for shape.
Swarovski 1028 (Single) pp10 Round	$0.04/ea	You need 1 stone for each Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel. Images representative of color only. See stone choice (left) for shape.

More information about Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel:


Gold	Rhodium

Clasp style:	Magnetic Attractions - Crystal Barrel
Skill level:	moderate to hard
Time approx:	1 hour
Crystals to glue:	90
Size:	16x15mm
Strands:	0

Nickel-free plated finishes: gold, rhodium

Tools needed:

emery board or jewelers file
chainnose or pointed pliers
2-part all purpose 5-minute epoxy, clear drying
Jewelers tweezers (see helpful hints)

How to:

Glue Crystals:
Mix glue per instructions. Apply small drop of glue in recessed areas. Only do as many as you can set before glue gets tacky.
Turn when crystals are set and repeat till complete.
Finish and Glue Magnets:
Skip gluing steps 1 & 2 if using seedbead strands
Apply 2-part epoxy to cupped side recessed area. Pull wire/string through hole. Tighten and crimp at the base of the hole. Use a chainnose pliers or similar to crimp close to magnet.
Let glue dry to ensure bead is fixed in the clasp.
Clip excess string from crimp
IMPORTANT: BEFORE gluing in magnets TEST to make sure magnets will sit properly into clasp and if needed, trim crimp/string. Confirm proper magnetic attraction before gluing!
Lightly rough up sides and bottom of magnet with emery board or jewelers file.
Apply a liberal amount of glue on bottom, sides and knot/crimp area.
Drop in magnet and press firmly in place. Check to make sure magnet is correct depth and not tilted. Continue to apply pressure until glue has set.
Wipe off excess glue (see helpful hints #3).
Do not connect magnets before fully dry as it could loosen the bond when you separate them.

Helpful Hints:

Instead of tweezers, use a toothpick with a tiny bit of museum putty or natural beeï¿½s wax rolled on the tip. It will stick to the crystal so you can position it and releases easily.
If you get glue on the crystals or clasp, dampen (squeeze out all excess) a Q-tip in isopropyl alcohol to remove. This only works if the glue has not set.
WARNING: Persons wearing a pacemaker or pregnant should consult their physician before wearing magnetic jewelry. Magnets may contain nickel.

Crystals Needed

SUPPLIER:	Swarovski
STYLE:	1028
QTY:	1
SIZE:	pp15
SHAPE:	Round
COLORS AVAILABLE:

SUPPLIER:	Swarovski
STYLE:	1028
QTY:	1
SIZE:	pp10
SHAPE:	Round
COLORS AVAILABLE:

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