End Caps and Clasps - Assembled.

(Click on above picture for a close look)

When you are finished with your beautiful kumihimo necklace, you need to put a clasp on the ends so you can wear it! Here is a complete set (everything for one necklace) of end caps and a clasp, ready to mount.

These end caps are sized for 4mm (3/16 inch), 6mm (1/4 inch) or 8mm (3/8 inch) inch braids. Use a few drops of a good super glue (such as the one we include in our big kit), E6000, or other adhesive that will bind your cord to metal; insert the prepared end of the braid; let it dry; and you are ready. The clasp is already attached to the end caps.

Watch our video on YouTube (search for "Kumiloom" or click the link below) for instructions, or see the printed instructions below..

We have three closures (screw-together barrel clasp for a sure connection, a powerful magnetic clasp for great convenience and a strong connection, or the traditional lobster clasp with a chain for length adjustments), three sizes (three diameters of end caps, 4mm-3/16 inch), 6mm-1/4 inch, or 8mm-3/8 inch), and two finishes (gold-plated or platinum-plated). The 4mm set has only the lobster clasp. The end caps are machined/cylinder style.

Size guidelines: use 4mm for the smaller braids using embroidery floss or similar threads; 6mm for 8-strand braids made using 1mm or 1.5mm cord, such as our satin rat tail; 8mm for 12 strand necklaces or other thread combinations resulting in 3/8 inch thick braids.

Watch on YouTube now how to attach these to your braids:

Please feel free to right-click on the instructions below and save/print them out as you need them: