| Beading
& Jewelry Tips & Techniques
How
to Crimp Your Jewelry (see
instructions below, or click
here to watch video)
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Crimp
beads small beads that you squeeze with a tool to secure
a clasp to a bracelet or necklace. They are necessary
when using certain types of stringing materials such
as flexible beading wire like Soft Flex or Flex Rite.
There are other innovative ways to use the crimping
technique to create earrings, book marks, or other projects.
The most popular crimp beads are
sterling silver 2mm crimp beads,
which look like little tubes. Sterling silver is preferred
for durability as well as appearance.
Supplies
& Materials: flush
cutters, crimp
tool, crimp
beads
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