Crimping 101
How to Use Crimp Beads to Finish a Necklace or Bracelet
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Using crimp beads to finish a necklace or bracelet:
1. String a crimp bead onto the beading cord or wire cable, then string the clasp. | |
2. Bend the cable back through the crimp bead. | |
3. Tighten the loop (but not too tight!). Use crimping pliers to crimp the bead into a small round crimp, or use flat-nose pliers to simply flatten the crimp. | |
4. Trim the excess cord/cable. | |
5. Use crimping pliers to close a crimp cover over the crimp bead. | |
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For additional tips and tutorials on using beading wire (stringing cable), crimp beads, crimp tubes, crimp covers, wire protectors & bullion (French Wire), see: Jewelry Basics (printable PDF).