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          Crimp Beads and Crimp Tubes

          Crimp beads and crimp tubes are designed for securing the ends of jewelry stringing cable. Some also work for memory wire or stretchy cord. Crimp tubes are almost identical to crimp beads. Some crimp tubes are longer, which can give you more crimping surface for extra security. To finish a necklace or bracelet with crimp beads:
          1. String a crimp bead onto the beading cable, then string a clasp.
          2. Optional: Add bullion or a wire protector.
          3. Loop the cable back through the crimp bead.
          4. Tighten up the loop, but not too tight! Use flat-nose pliers to flatten the crimp, or use crimping pliers to crimp the bead into a small rounder crimp.
          5. Trim the excess cable.
          6. If desired, use large crimping pliers to close a crimp cover over the crimp bead.
            crimping instructions

          Size 0 Crimp Beads

          Size 0 Crimp Tubes

          Size 1 Crimp Beads

          Size 1 Crimp Tubes

          2mm and Size 2 Crimp Beads

          Size 2 Crimp Tubes

          Size 3 Crimp Beads

          Size 3 Crimp Tubes

          Extra-Large Crimp Beads

          Size 4 Crimp Tubes

          Crimp Bead and Crimp Tube Variety Packs

          Crimp Tubes for Stretch Cord

          Gold-Filled Crimp Tubes

          Silver Filled Crimp Tubes

          Sterling Silver Crimp Beads

          Sterling Silver Crimp Tubes

          Twisted and Groovy Crimp Tubes

          Large Crimp Tubes for Artistic Wire

             

          Which crimps should I use?

          Cord Diameter
          in Inches
          Cord Diameter
          in Millimeters
          Crimp Bead
          Sizes
          Crimp Tube
          Sizes
          Fits Scrimp
          0.010
           0.25
          0, 1
          0, 1
          Yes
          0.012
           0.30
          0, 1
          0, 1
          Yes
          0.013
           0.33
          0, 1
          1
          Yes
          0.015
           0.38
          1
          2
          Yes
          0.018
           0.46
          1
          2
          Yes
          0.020
           0.51
          2
          2
          Yes
          0.021
           0.53
          2
          2
          Yes
          0.024
           0.61
          2, 3
          2, 3
          No 
          0.030
           0.76
          3
          4
          No 
          0.036
           0.91
          3
          4
          No
          • Exception: Most crimp tubes won't hold on 0.010 and 0.012 when closed with crimping pliers. Either flatten with regular pliers, or use size 1 crimp tubes with micro crimping pliers.

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