Hammerin' copper

Today I needed to finish off some clasps for my chunky primitive necklaces.  A few months ago I found this spectacular bag of beads at the local thrift store.  They are big and chunky, some of them are a little imperfect, but still wonderful.  I bought some leather strips (aka shoelaces), arranged beads on the leather, knotting them into place, now all that remains is a clasp!  I've finished a few of these, but had a dozen or so waiting for their clasps.  I use copper wire to create the clasp.  I create copper coil by wrapping my wire around a metal rod.  This is what I use to attach the clasp to my leather.  I then cut and arrange the clasp pieces.  Each necklace gets a hook, and an eye.  Next step?  Because the copper wire is kinda soft, I take it out to my handy dandy steel plate, get out my trusty hammer (thanks, Dad) and give each piece a few good whacks.  The results are sturdy copper clasps for these primitive necklaces.  To see some of my finished work that is available for purchase, check out my shop on etsy.   www.typsygypsies.etsy.com