Learning to make jewelry is as simple as knowing a few of the tools and how to perform several techniques. From there, a whole world of design opportunities lies before you. In this Jewelry-Making for Beginners Series, I've already covered quite a bit of information and several techniques. Information: Jewelry Tools Materials Findings Cords, Ribbons, and Laces (guest post) Beads Other Supplies Techniques: Opening and Closing a Jump Ring Making a Simple Loop Making a Wrapped Loop Today, we'll focus on working with crimp beads. In reality, this section could also be referred to as "working with beading wire" as these two materials go hand in hand. Crimp beads are used to secure the ends of beading wire or other thin material (like fishing line/monofilament) so that your beads don't just slide off. The tools and materials are very simple. You'll need beading wire, beads, crimping pliers, and crimp beads. There are quite a variety of crimp beads on the market - some larger for larger gauges of wire, some in tube form, some with lines along the side, etc. But, they all work in the same manner. To begin, you'll slide your crimp bead onto the end of your wire, threading the wire's end back through the bead to form a loop. Make sure you leave a bit of a tail on the wire to help doubly secure your jewelry. You can make the loop of your wire as large or as small as you want by re-positioning the bead. From there, pick up your crimping pliers and take a good look at them. You should be able to see two sets of notches in the jaws of the pliers. The set in the front (#1, above in red) are just two basic curves in the jaws. They are used to smash your crimp beads. The set in the back (#2, above in blue) has one simple curve (top jaw) and one curve with a small raised portion in the middle (bottom jaw). This set is used to put a bend in your crimp bead. To use the crimping pliers on your crimp bead, place the crimp bead (on the beading wire) between the first set of notches and squeeze the pliers together so the bead distorts into more of an oval shape. You don't want to squeeze so hard that the crimp bead smashes completely. Open the pliers' jaws slightly and move the crimp bead directly back to the second set of notches. Squeeze the pliers shut again so that the bead is folded slightly. The raised portion of the notch does most of the work for you. Again, open the jaws of the pliers slightly while holding the beading wire. Turn your crimp bead 90 degrees, place it back in the first set of notches, and squeeze to flatten the fold. Be careful to not squeeze too hard as your bead could fall apart from overworking it. I speak from experience. This technique, as with all of them, may require some practice. So, don't get frustrated. Here's what your correctly crimped bead on beading wire should look like. From here, you would add your beads, making sure they cover the tail also. Once your beads are all added, you would repeat the crimping process on the other end of the beading wire. I created a video of the process of crimping a bead if you'd rather watch how it's done. In addition, if you don't have crimping pliers, you can still use crimp beads by simply flattening the crimp bead on your beading wire with chain-nose pliers. It's a simple process, it just doesn't have that added strength of a folded-over crimp bead. Here are a few examples of how you would use a crimp bead in your jewelry-making. The crimp beads are circled in red. On the left, crimp beads have been used in a necklace (a bracelet would also work) to complete the necklace before the clasp is added. At the bottom, crimp beads are used to create a floating bead by sandwiching a bead between two crimped beads. This technique is often done on fishing line to enhance the "floating" illusion. On the top right, crimp beads are used on a short length of beading wire to create a link that can be connected to another element. I've also seen jewelry artists use crimp beads on beading wire without creating the loop. However, I prefer the doubling up for extra strength. It's simply a personal preference. I encourage you to try out and experiment with this technique to find out what you prefer. As always, please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions, comments, or additional information about using crimp beads. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
How to make a beaded necklace; a DIY jewelry making tutorial for beginners of all ages. Learn how to start and finish a beaded necklace or bracelet with these easy step by step jewelry making tutorials. How to start and finish a necklace or bracelet 3 ways; infinity, clamshell knot covers, and crimp beads and pliers.
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Our multicolored seed bead necklaces are handmade and unique to each customer! Each necklace is made with a different, but similar pattern. The lobster claps and crimp beads come in gold and silver! Buyer’s choice!
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How to make a beaded necklace; a DIY jewelry making tutorial for beginners of all ages. Learn how to start and finish a beaded necklace or bracelet with these easy step by step jewelry making tutorials. How to start and finish a necklace or bracelet 3 ways; infinity, clamshell knot covers, and crimp beads and pliers.
How to make a beaded necklace; a DIY jewelry making tutorial for beginners of all ages. Learn how to start and finish a beaded necklace or bracelet with these easy step by step jewelry making tutorials. How to start and finish a necklace or bracelet 3 ways; infinity, clamshell knot covers, and crimp beads and pliers.
How to make a beaded necklace; a DIY jewelry making tutorial for beginners of all ages. Learn how to start and finish a beaded necklace or bracelet with these easy step by step jewelry making tutorials. How to start and finish a necklace or bracelet 3 ways; infinity, clamshell knot covers, and crimp beads and pliers.
Crimps are an essential part of jewellery making, but they aren’t very pretty. Let’s look at ways to disguise them.
When you are making beaded jewelry, instead of fighting with tying knots in your bead cord, and constantly wondering if they'll stay tied, you can use a hand crimp bead to hold the ends of your jewelry projects securely closed. By using
If you're confused about how to use crimp beads and crimp covers, watch these 3 video tutorials and you'll be crimping like experts!
How to make a beaded necklace; a DIY jewelry making tutorial for beginners of all ages. Learn how to start and finish a beaded necklace or bracelet with these easy step by step jewelry making tutorials. How to start and finish a necklace or bracelet 3 ways; infinity, clamshell knot covers, and crimp beads and pliers.
Create a polished finish for your beaded jewelry by using crimp beads to add your clasp.
- Handmade & Made to Order Material: 3mm & 4mm seed beads with sterling silver findings. * The seed beads naturally vary slightly in size. * Although we use pretty thick strings and crimp beads, these can break if pulled too hard. Make sure not to pull hard on the necklace!
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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. For all crimping, apply pressure similar to a firm handshake, but don't squeeze so hard that you work-harden the crimp and make it brittle or break your tool.Use a crimp cover to hide the crimp inside what looks like a 3-4mm round bead.Small center-crimp tubes may require needle-nose pliers or fine-tipped flat-nose pliers.Depending on your device, this section of our website decided to make those photos a lot smaller than we wanted them to be. So... here's the full infographic: 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).
Made in the USA our sterling silver 925 crimp tubes are of the highest quality. Our crimps will hold up better than any other crimp on the market. It is all in the way it is made. These are seamless tubes and the diameter is 10 % thicker than the closest rival. They will not be too thick and will hold better than any thinner ones. They can be used with a crimp plier or any other way you like. Buy the best and leave the rest behind as you see and feel the difference! These Sterling Silver beads will give you a lifetime of value. See our other sterling silver findings at http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadwarehouse?section_id=8113092 Material: Sterling Silver Size: 2mm x 2mm Tube Inside Diameter: .053" or 1.35mm. Wall Thickness: .011" or .28mm. Quantity: 100 pcs Other sizes, quantities and materials are available - convo us and check out our store at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadwarehouse www.TheBeadWarehouse.com
Get the perfect wrist accessory with our Gold Pull-Tie Beaded Bracelets! These adjustable bracelets can be stacked or worn alone for a stylish addition to any outfit. Made with gold plating and an assortment of beads on wire, these bracelets also have a unique crimp bead detail. Sold individually Dimensions: adjustable from 5" to 8" Designed by Jill Makes
Crimp beads help secure a loop on a piece of jewelry so that the finished piece can be attached to other components of jewelry. If you're making your own beaded jewelry, you'll probably need to crimp the wire on both ends to make sure the...
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Love handmade jewelry but always wished you could make your own? There is something deeply satisfying about putting on a piece of jewelry you’ve made yourself. And it’s fun to be able to gift someone a personal creation, too. These step-by-step tutorials are the perfect place to start.
Rubber duckie bubble bath beaded necklace 🫐🧡🛁🐥 🪞 SIZING: ~17” long 2” extender, so fits up to ~19” 🪞 BEADS + MATERIALS: • Silver stainless steel lobster clasp closure • Made with flexible stainless steel wire • Stainless steel is tarnish, rust, and moisture resistant • Secured with crimp beads • Vintage y2k beads • Handmade 🫶🏼 All of the beads aside from the duck are vintage, from the early 2000’s and before! They’re my mom’s, and some aren’t made anymore and I only had a few of, so this is a super special piece. 🪞 ABOUT this piece: Rubber ducky, you’re the one 🫧 this adorable necklace is built around an off-centered glass yellow duck bead! The yellows and oranges are used to tie the cute little duck in while the blues, white, clear, and iridescent beads are meant to be like a bubble bath! 🪞 DESIGN: All items are made with the utmost care and attention to detail. Starting with a vision and variety of hand-selected beads, each and every bead is artfully and intentionally placed creating a handcrafted piece that is truly one of a kind. Like tattoo artists, designs are rarely ever replicated; but on the off chance they are, the remake is never identical to the original to ensure each piece is unique and the only one of its kind! 🪞 CUSTOMIZATIONS: If you’d like this or any other piece made in a different size, color, or style, message me and I’ll do my best to make it happen! And I specialize in custom orders, so if you have something specific in mind, please message me because I’d love to bring your vision to life! 🪞 CARE: • Be gentle when putting on and taking off • Do your best to avoid water and harsh products • Handmade with love, please treat it with love 🪞 FOR MORE NECKLACES: • https://www.etsy.com/shop/stringingsmiles?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=41314903
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Introducing - the BeadsVenture MagicStopper, the revolutionary one-stop solution for all your crimp bead needs! Are you tired of wrestling with tiny crimp beads and fiddly crimp covers? The BeadsVenture MagicStopper is here to make your life easier. This small but mighty crimp bead is a game changer - it replaces both crimp beads and crimp covers, saving you time and hassle. Simply give it a gentle squeeze, and your beads, charms and spacers will stay securely in place for as long as you need them to. But that's not all - the BeadsVenture MagicStopper is also super versatile. It works with a wide range of beading wires(anything less than 0.5mm and over 0.25mm), from the thinnest thread to the sturdiest cord, so you can use it on any project that requires a crimp bead. With the BeadsVenture MagicStopper, you can say goodbye to crimp bead drama for good. Try it today and see the difference for yourself! How to Use MagicStopper from BeadsVenture: String your chosen stringing material (any type that you would use with a clasp bracelet) through the MagicStopper. Then, string through the clasp or other component that you are using. After that, loop the wire back through the MagicStopper. Adjust the MagicStopper to your desired position. Using pliers (we prefer needle-nose pliers), squeeze the bead to flatten the tiny cylinder piece that sticks out. Size: 2.5* 3mm
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Faceted translucent blue opal necklace with sterling silver claspOpal beads range from 4mm -6.5mmSterling silver clasp with sterling silver crimp coversNecklace approximately 16 1/4" long
These fun delicate beaded bracelets are fully adjustable making them the perfect gift. (And yes, self-gifting is highly recommended!) Glass seed beads and gold filled crimps. Strung on durable silk cording + adjustable from 5" - 9" with a sliding stopper bead + all Libby & Smee beaded bracelets come packaged on a
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