Looking for a new twist on a toggle?
I started with a copper disc
and and a patinated copper sheet.
Cut a strip from the sheet. (Obviously, you could patina after, also, as I did with the disc) File down the copper strip until its nice and smooth, with no rough edges.
Punch a hole in the disc.
Wrap the copper strip around your pliers, so it twists and lengthens, sort of into a cone.
Punch a hole in the tube.
Run a headpin through the hole, and wrap a loop. Add jump rings, or chain.
And there you have it.....
Twisted and crusty.... just the way I like it!!!!
I like it too! And that adds to your designs in such a unique way!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! About how wide did you cut the strip? Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI really like that rustic toggle. So cool!
ReplyDeleteI really like that rustic toggle. So cool!
ReplyDeleteThe strip I used is about 3" x1/2".
ReplyDeleteHaven't started playing with metal like this yet, but this is so very cool!!! Christie
ReplyDeleteLove the clasp! How awesome! xo Genea
ReplyDeleteOOOOOOooo- very nice! Fun idea for a toggle bar!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this! Thanks for sharing your expertise.
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