Last year or the year before, the hook broke off of my cloak clasp. last year we went from summer to winter with no real autumn, so it wasn't a huge deal--I was able to wear my winter coat.
Now, normally I won't buy a product a second time after failure like this, but it was lead-free pewter and I really thought it would hold. I decided that I probably need *two* clasps--two rows. My cloak is heavy wool and lined, so it makes sense that one hook might not hold. I've gone through so many clasps--antique, modern, fabric, cord, chain, hook/eye, brass, pewter, etc. These held through at least two rough years, which is about 18-20 months longer than any other clasp I tried.
This year, autumn has settled in for what seems like a lengthy stay. It's been chilly and rainy, but not frigid. I've been wearing velvets (washable, not silk) and woolens and thick tights. And I've been wanting my cloak. It's a pain in the ass to wear without clasps, as I remembered yesterday, when I had to keep it clutched tightly at my throat. Today, I wore my short fleece capelet, but missed the warmth and swirliness of my beloved cooler weather gear.
So I ordered two sets from Ram's Horn Studio. I ordered the same Celtic dog knotwork as my previous set.
Now . . . I need to figure out a weather-appropriate pointy hat. My current one is nice velvet with feathers--not at all good for rain.
Now, normally I won't buy a product a second time after failure like this, but it was lead-free pewter and I really thought it would hold. I decided that I probably need *two* clasps--two rows. My cloak is heavy wool and lined, so it makes sense that one hook might not hold. I've gone through so many clasps--antique, modern, fabric, cord, chain, hook/eye, brass, pewter, etc. These held through at least two rough years, which is about 18-20 months longer than any other clasp I tried.
This year, autumn has settled in for what seems like a lengthy stay. It's been chilly and rainy, but not frigid. I've been wearing velvets (washable, not silk) and woolens and thick tights. And I've been wanting my cloak. It's a pain in the ass to wear without clasps, as I remembered yesterday, when I had to keep it clutched tightly at my throat. Today, I wore my short fleece capelet, but missed the warmth and swirliness of my beloved cooler weather gear.
So I ordered two sets from Ram's Horn Studio. I ordered the same Celtic dog knotwork as my previous set.
Now . . . I need to figure out a weather-appropriate pointy hat. My current one is nice velvet with feathers--not at all good for rain.