ROUND 20 mm Turn-Button Closure - 763134

LacariaRicami 20mm Round Twist Lock – Nickel-Free Accessory for DIY Bags

Nickel-free metal | 20mm diameter | Complete kit with prongs and screws

📋 Key features

• MaterialCertified nickel-free metal
• Diameter20mm
• Contents1 complete twist lock with prongs and screws
• MountingScrew-in with foldable prongs
• FinishAvailable in various metallic finishes
• CompatibilityFabric, faux leather, natural leather, synthetic leather
• Ideal forDIY bags, pouches, clutches, handmade leather goods
• SafetyNickel-free certified for sensitive skin

🧵 The accessory

The 20mm round twist lock is an essential accessory for those making handmade bags and creative leather projects. This professional closure system combines practicality and design, ensuring an elegant and durable result. The 20mm diameter is among the most versatile and widely used sizes for creating DIY bags, pouches, and artisan clutches.

The kit includes everything needed for assembly: lock with rotating mechanism, prongs for fastening, and screws for the base. No additional accessories are required. The nickel-free certification ensures safety for those with sensitive skin or nickel allergies, making this lock suitable even for bags in prolonged contact with the skin.

🧬 Material and certification: why nickel-free

Nickel-free metal is a certified metal alloy free of nickel, the element responsible for most contact allergies. This choice is not just a matter of safety: nickel-free metal maintains its shine over time, resists corrosion, and ensures a professional finish that does not oxidize easily. For those who sell handmade bags, it is a fundamental requirement to offer products that are safe and compliant with European regulations.

The metallic finish, available in various colors (gold, silver, bronze), allows you to match the lock to the style of the bag. The surface treatment protects the metal from daily wear, ensuring the lock's rotating mechanism remains fluid and precise even after hundreds of openings and closings.

📦 Package contents and dimensions

The package includes 1 complete lock with a 20mm diameter, with foldable metal prongs for fastening the lock and screws for mounting the base. The 20mm diameter refers to the rotating part of the lock, while the base has slightly larger dimensions to ensure stability. The included screws are compatible with medium-thickness fabrics, faux leather, and natural leather up to 3mm.

You need 1 lock for a pouch or clutch. For a medium handbag (25-30cm wide), 1 central lock is recommended. For larger bags or those with a double flap, consider purchasing 2 locks. Remember to order locks in the same finish if you use more than one on the same project to ensure color uniformity.

🧶 How to mount the lock: step-by-step instructions

Mounting the 20mm round twist lock takes only a few minutes and no experience is required. Phase one: create a hole in the bag flap the size of the base plate's inner dimensions (approx. 18x12mm). Position the two plates (outer and inner) so they align through the hole. Tighten the provided screws, firmly securing the base to the fabric. Phase two: calculate the height at which to place the lock on the body of the bag. Insert the lock's flexible prongs into the fabric; from the inside, insert the fixing plate over the prongs and fold them outward. The lock is installed.

Practical tip: before permanently mounting the lock, test the clasp by hand to ensure the rotating mechanism is fluid. If working with elastic fabrics (Lycra, jersey), reinforce the mounting area with heat-fusible interfacing to prevent the weight of the lock from deforming the fabric over time.

✨ Why choose this 20mm round twist lock

Compared to magnetic closures, the screw-in twist lock offers greater security: it does not open accidentally and holds more weight. Compared to snap buttons, the twist lock ensures a more professional look and a faster closure. The 20mm diameter is the ideal compromise between resistance and discretion: large enough to be handled easily, small enough not to visually weigh down the bag.

The nickel-free certification is not just a safety guarantee: it is an added value for those who sell handmade bags. You can declare that your products are hypoallergenic and compliant with European regulations, increasing customer trust. The rotating mechanism is fluid and silent, a sign of quality workmanship that can be felt to the touch.

🎨 What you can make

The 20mm round twist lock is perfect for handbags with flaps, elegant pouches, evening clutches, faux leather crossbody bags, artisan backpacks with front closures, handmade fanny packs, and fabric or leather accessories. It is suitable for projects in cotton, Lycra, cord, faux leather, natural leather, and synthetic leather.

👩‍🎨 Who it is suitable for

This lock is suitable for both beginners starting to create DIY bags and expert artisans in leather goods. Assembly is intuitive and requires no special equipment: a punch to create the opening and a screwdriver are enough. If it is your first bag, choose a medium-thickness fabric (cotton canvas, faux leather) that facilitates assembly.

Those who purchase this lock include: hobbyists making bags for personal use, artisans selling on Etsy or handmade markets, seamstresses offering bag customization services, and teachers of creative sewing and leather craft courses. The nickel-free certification is particularly appreciated by those making bags for children or for customers with sensitive skin.

📌 Important note

📊 Technical data summary