Crimp beads

Making simple pieces of jewelry can be easier than you think if you just know a few of the key materials and techniques. Over the past several months I've been sharing that exact information here on the blog as well as in videos on my CraftyHope YouTube channel. 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 Using Crimp Beads In this post, I'm…

Make your stringing projects look great and last. Discover when to use crimp beads or tubes and which size of crimp works best for each beading wire.

Jewellery made with beading wire is held together with crimps , tiny metal tubes (crimp tubes) or rounded tubes (crimp beads). The quickest...

You can use crimp covers to hide crimp beads when you’re making jewelry. They are designed to look just like a spacer bead and are great for adding a decorative touch to finish off your project. Find…

Crimp beads or tubes are very handy findings to use when stringing beads together to make jewelry such as bracelets or necklaces. They are often used at the beginning and end of a string of beads as…

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…

Crimp beads or tubes are very handy findings to use when stringing beads together to make jewelry such as bracelets or necklaces. They are often used at the beginning and end of a string of beads as…

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Create a polished finish for your beaded jewelry by using crimp beads to add your clasp.