Tip: When crimping beads, do not cut off the beading wire right after the crimp bead, instead thread the wire back through 1/4" - 1/2" of strung beads.
This will create a more professional look, prevent a scratchy end from sticking out, and cause the crimp to be more secure.
For a more polished look, cover your crimped bead with a crimp bead cover.
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- Julie
2 comments:
Wow! This is right-on-time for me. I took my first "beading" class last night, and I had problems securing the crimping bead. Now, I know what to do. Thanks so much. Tamara
Thanks for the tip. I love using crimp covers which I think makes a nice finished look. To close the crimp covers easily I use the round part (the second step) of my crimp pliers. Works every time.
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