Supplies: Sterling (prices, stats, ring counts) - Base Metal (prices, stats, ring counts) - Anodized Aluminum - Anodized Niobium - Enameled Copper - Tools - Kits/Instructions - Findings - Sale We offer several ear and clasp findings to help bring your piece to an elegant finish. For each clasp, the largest size ring that can fit through the attachment hole is given (Silver clasp info will be in AWG, the gauge system typically used for sterling silver; base metal clasps will be in SWG, the guage system Blue Buddha Boutique uses for aluminum, steel, brass, copper and bronze.) Surgical Steel Earwires (French Hook style) Standard surgical steel earwires with nickel-finish bead and coil. Wire size 22g SWG (0.71mm, 0.027"). Sold by the pair, 5 pair or 1 gross (72 pair) 2 earwires $0.30 10 earwires (5 pair) $1.25 ($0.25/pair) 144 earwires (72 pair) $10.00 ($0.14/pair) Brass Earwires (French Hook style) Brass earwires with bead and coil. Wire size is 22g SWG (0.71mm, 0.027"). Sold by the pair, 5 pair or 1 gross (72 pair). 2 earwires $0.30 10 earwires (5 pair) $1.25 ($0.25/pair) 144 earwires (72 pair) $10.00 ($0.14/pair) Sterling Silver Earwires These sterling silver French hook earwires are slightly thicker than normal, for maximum durability. Wire size 20g AWG (0.81mm, 0.032"). Sold by the pair or 5 pair. 2 earwires $1.50 10 earwires (5 pair) $6.25 ($1.25/pair) Copper Color Earwires These earwires are made of hypo-allergenic niobium. The niobium is anodized to a brown color that closely resembles tarnished copper— so they're perfect for using with copper jump rings. Earwires are slightly thicker than normal, for maximum durability. Wire size 20g AWG (0.81mm, 0.032"). Sold by the pair or 5 pair. 2 earwires $1.75 10 earwires (5 pair) $7.00 ($1.40/pair) Rubber Earring Backs These ear backs have a large enough hole to accomodate the earwires we sell, which have may be too thick to fit other ear backs. Sold by the pair, 5 pair, or 1 gross (72 pair). 2 rubber ear backs $0.25 10 rubber ear backs (5 pair) $1.00 ($0.20/pair) 144 rubber ear backs (72 pair) $8.75 ($0.12/pair) click for larger image Base Metal Toggles Lead-free pewter clasps in three finishes: rhodium, copper, and gold. The rhodium finish clasp is close to the color of stainless steel, and looks great with both steel and aluminum maille pieces. The gold finish is a bit more yellow than the jewelry brass, but the two still work nicely together. Clasps will fit up to an 18g SWG ring (1.2 mm, 0.048"). One set (bar and loop): $3.00 Finish RhodiumCopperGold 5 sets: $12.00 ($2.40 each) Finish RhodiumCopperGold click for larger image Base Metal Toggles - Large Lead-free pewter clasps in three finishes: rhodium, copper and gold. This larger clasp is good for wider and heavier chainmaille bracelets. Clasps will fit up to a 16g SWG ring (1.6 mm, 0.062"). One set (bar and loop): $3.00 Finish RhodiumCopperGold 5 sets: $12.00 ($2.40 each) Finish RhodiumCopperGold click for larger image Base Metal Toggles - Deco Diamond Lead-free pewter clasps in three finishes: rhodium, copper, and gold. The rhodium finish clasp is almost chrome-like; it goes great with steel and aluminum. Clasps will fit up to an 18g SWG ring (1.2 mm, 0.048"). One set (bar and loop): $3.00 Finish RhodiumCopperGold 5 sets: $12.00 ($2.40 each) Finish RhodiumCopperGold click for larger image Base Metal Toggles - Hammered Square Lead-free pewter clasps in three finishes: bright rhodium, copper and gold. An elegant way to bring your chainmaille piece to a close. Clasps will fit up to an 18g SWG ring (1.2 mm, 0.048"). One set (bar and loop): $3.00 Finish Bright RhodiumGold Copper 5 sets: $12.00 ($2.40 each) Finish Bright RhodiumGold Copper click for larger image Base Metal Toggles - Hammered Ellipse Lead-free pewter clasps in three finishes: bright rhodium, copper and gold. An unusual shape, perfect for certain chainmaille weaves. Clasps will fit up to an 18g SWG ring (1.2 mm, 0.048"). One set (bar and loop): $3.00 Finish Bright RhodiumGold Copper 5 sets: $12.00 ($2.40 each) Finish Bright RhodiumGold Copper click for larger image Sterling Silver Toggles Two sizes to choose from:       Medium—bar is 2 cm long and hole fits up to 15g AWG (1.45 mm, 0.057")       Large—bar is 2.7 cm and hole fits up to 14g AWG (1.63 mm, 0.064") Medium $6.50 each 3 Medium $18.00 ($6.00 each) Large $8.75 each 3 Large $22.50 ($7.50 each) click for larger image Riveted Silver Toggle This oxidized-finish toggle is handcrafted. Eight "rivets" emerge from the top of the toggle and have been buffed to a shiny finish. The underside of the toggle is smooth. Each toggle weighs approximately 4.3g. Curved bar is approx 3 cm, and the holes can accommodate up to two 14g AWG jump rings (1.63 mm, 0.064"). 1 riveted toggle $18.00 each click for larger image Bali Silver Handlebar Toggle These fun silver toggles feature a bar that is curved to resemble bicycle handlebars, and an oxided twisted loop. Bar is approx 3 cm, and the holes can accommodate the largest gauge silver ring I sell—14g AWG (1.63 mm, 0.064")—with plenty of room to spare. 1 handlebar toggle $7.50 each 3 handlebar toggles $18.00 ($6 each)

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click for larger image Economy Toggle Economy nickel-plated toggle; looks good with stainless steel pieces. The economy hole will fit up to a 16g SWG ring (1.6 mm, 0.064"). Now available in copper, too! (Copper is plated). Photos to come, but in the meantime you can order the copper finish economy toggles below. 1 economy toggle: $0.75 each Finish NickelCopper 5 economy toggles: $3.00 ($0.60 each) Finish NickelCopper

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click for larger image Base Metal Lobster Claw Lobster claws in 4 finishes: nickel, copper, gunmetal and gold. The length of the lobster claw is 15mm, and the hole will fit up to an 18g SWG ring (1.2 mm, 0.048"). Out of Stock: Copper finish Single Lobster Claws: Nickel $0.45 Copper $0.55 SOLD OUT Gunmetal $0.80 Gold $0.55 Bulk (10 lobster claws): Nickel $3.50 ($0.35 each) Copper $4.50 ($0.45 each) SOLD OUT Gunmetal $6.50 ($0.65 each) Gold $4.50 ($0.45 each)

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click for larger image Sterling Silver Lobster Claw Choose from 3 sizes. Each clasp includes an attachment jump ring, but you can remove it and add your own if you prefer.      Small (13.5 mm) - hole fits up to 17g AWG (1.15 mm, 0.045")      Medium (16.0 mm) - hole fits up to 16g (1.29 mm, 0.051")      Large (18.1 mm) - hole fits up to 15g AWG (1.45 mm, 0.057") Small $2.50 each Medium $3.50 each Large $5.00 each

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click for larger image Sterling Silver Figure 8 Clasp These clasps are easier to close than the regular lobster claws. The large is especially nice on chunky necklaces. Small clasp is 15mm long; the hole accomodates up to two 17g AWG rings (1.15 mm, 0.045"). Large clasp is 19.4 mm long and can fit up to two 16g AWG rings (1.3 mm, 0.051") Small Figure 8 $5.75 each Large Figure 8 $7.50 each

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click for larger image Sterling Silver Slide Clasp Originally made for beaders wishing to join multiple strands, these sterling silver clasps are prefect for chainmaille. The holes can fit up to a 14g AWG rings (1.63 mm, 0.064") Two-Strand $9.50 each Three-Strand $11.00 each 3 Two-Strand Clasps $25.50 ($8.50 each) 3 three-Strand Clasps $30.00 ($10.00 each)

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click for larger image Copper Sister Hook Pure copper clasps. Hole accomodates up to two 16g SWG rings (1.6 mm, 0.62 "). 1 hook $2.00 each 5 hooks $8.00 ($1.60 each)

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click to zoom Economy Spring Clasp These 7 mm clasps can be used with base metal projects. Available in Nickel or Gold finish. The hole can accomodate up to a 18g SWG ring (1.2 mm / 0.048"). Purchase by the piece, or in a 10-pack. 1 Economy Spring Clasp $0.30 each Finish NickelGold 10 Economy Spring Clasps $2.00 ($0.20 each) Finish NickelGold

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click to zoom Sterling Silver Spring Clasp Choose from 3 sizes: Small (6 mm), Medium (7 mm) or Large (8 mm). The small clasp can accomodate up to a 17g AWG ring (1.15 mm); the medium up to a 16g ring (1.29 mm); and the large up to 15g (1.45 mm). Small $0.55 each Medium $0.65 each Large $0.75 each

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click for larger image Base Metal Pendant Bail The sturdy nickel-plated bail is perfect to finish your aluminum or steel maille pendants. The gold-pate bail can be used with jewelry brass and anodized jump rings. Small bail measures 9 mm long; hole accomodates up to two 18g SWG rings (1.2 mm, 0.48 "). Large bail is 17mm long; hole accomodates up to two 16g SWG rings (1.6 mm, 0.62 "). 1 small bail $0.35 each Finish NickelGold 5 small bails $1.50 ($0.30 each) Finish NickelGold 1 large bail $0.40 each Finish NickelGold 5 large bails $1.75 ($0.35 each) Finish NickelGold

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click for larger image Celtic Pendant Bail Lead-free pewter bails in three finishes: bright rhodium, copper and gold. Connection hole will fit up to an 18g SWG ring (1.2 mm, 0.048"). One bail: $1.00 Finish RhodiumGold Copper 5 bails: $4.00 ($0.80 each) Finish RhodiumGold Copper

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click for larger image Royal Pendant Bail Lead-free pewter bails in three finishes: bright rhodium, copper and gold. Connection hole will fit up to an 18g SWG ring (1.2 mm, 0.048"). Coming soon: Rhodium Finish One bail: $1.00 Finish Gold Copper 5 bails: $4.00 ($0.80 each) Finish Gold Copper

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click for larger image Sterling Silver Pendant Bails Three different bails to use with your maille designs. The Filagree has the smallest openings; the Twist is slightly bigger, and the Smooth bail is the largest. The hole is soldered closed for the Smooth bail. For the Filagree and Twist bails, you can use your pliers on the "jump ring" hole on the bottom to adjust it larger or smaller as necessary.      Filagree (5.7 x 3.4 mm) - hole fits up to two 19g AWG rings (0.912 mm, 0.036")      Twist (7.1 x 3.0 mm) - hole fits up to two 19g AWG rings (0.912 mm, 0.036")      Smooth (8.7 x 5.3 mm) - hole fits up to two 16g AWG rings (1.3 mm, 0.051") One set (bar and loop): Filagree $2.75 each Twist $3.25 each Smooth $4.75 each 4 Filagree Bails $9 ($2.25 each) 4 Twist Bails $11 ($2.75 each) 4 Smooth Bails $17.00 ($4.25 each)

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click for larger image Hammered Ring (Medium) Lead-free pewter ring in three finishes: bright rhodium, copper and gold. An elegant way to spice up your chainmaille pieces. These rings are permanently closed, so you cannot open and close them as you would a normal jump ring. But you can use jump rings to link them together, using them as "closed" rings for certain weaves.The inner diameter is close to our P size (5/16" / 7.9 mm). The gauge varies— about 14 AWG (2.2 mm) for the hammered part, and about 16 AWG (1.75 mm) for the smooth side of the ring. One Ring $1.00 Finish Bright RhodiumGold Copper 5 rings: $4.00 ($0.80 each) Finish Bright RhodiumGold Copper

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click for larger image Stainless Steel Closed Rings Pre-closed L16 stainless steel rings, because let's face it: these are tough little buggers to close! These are good for using at the end of a piece, for a lobster claw or handmade hook to clasp onto. Or, use them as pre-closed rings in a weave. 16g SWG = 1.626 mm / 0.064". Inner diameter = L = 6.4 mm / 1/4". 1 ring $0.30 each 10 rings $2.00 ($0.20 each)

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Supplies:
Sterling (prices, stats, ring counts) - Base Metal (prices, stats, ring counts) - Anodized Aluminum - Anodized Niobium - Enameled Copper - Tools - Kits/Instructions - Findings - Sale