Crimp beads and crimp tubes are often paired with either wire protectors or bullion, and may also be topped with crimp covers.
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Which crimps should I use?
Cord Diameter in Inches
Cord Diameter in Millimeters
Crimp Bead Size
Crimp Tube Size
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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Beadalon Silver Plated Crimp Tube, "Size 2"
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Avg Rating: 10 /10
1.8x2mm silver plated brass crimp tube components by Beadalon®, 1.3mm inner diameter. Size 2. About 146 pieces per 0.1oz. Silver plate nicely matches the color of genuine silver. Use to finish the ends of necklaces; slip over the ends of your cord, then flatten with flat-nose pliers or crimping pliers. For use with 0.33-0.61mm (0.013-0.024") cording and #65-010 crimping pliers.
I have been using the Beadalon tubes for years now on illusion necklaces (the size 1) and on stretch bracelets (size 2 and 3), they are the best. I found I had a lot of cord cutting using round crimps so I switched to tubes and rarely have that issue anymore. I have found a trick to get the most secure hold - use the smallest size you can and when making stretch bracelets knot one end, add your crimp and as the final step stretch the cord at the starting end over your finger to elongate it and make it thinner, then pass the end of the stretch cord through. Pull it snug (then check you still have some slack in the bracelet) and crimp the doubled cord. Trim the free ends with a sharp flush cutter. This makes a nice tight crimp that will never come out. I have learned one more thing - do not crimp down really hard, this can create a sharp edge and cut the cord right off the bat.
Happy beading !
