These crimp beads from Beadalon are essential for securing and locking your jewelry wires and cables. Easy to install with the right pliers, they allow you to attach clasps or hold one or more beads in place on jewelry when you want to space them out.
Made of brass, these beads have a compact tubular shape, measuring 1.2 mm in height, with an outer diameter of 1 mm and an inner diameter of 0.8 mm. Their small size makes them particularly well-suited for fine stranded wires, providing a secure hold once set with crimping pliers.
What are crimp beads or tubes used for?
These are small beads used to attach the clasp of a necklace or bracelet, or to hold one or more beads in place on jewelry when you want to space them out. For a neat finish, we recommendusing crimp beads.
Instructions for using crimp beads:
1. String beads—for example, onto a cable wire—then thread on a crimp bead.
2. Thread on a clasp.
3. Thread the wire back through the crimp bead and the beads.
4. Crimp the crimp bead using appropriate pliers.
5. For a perfect finish, place a crimp bead cap on the end of the pliers and squeeze it onto the crimp bead to hide it.
Whether you’re just starting out in DIY jewelry making or already have some experience, practical resources are available to guide you: technical guides on using wire, advice on choosing tools, and step-by-step tutorials for making necklaces and bracelets. These guides cover everything from the basics of assembly to more advanced techniques for refining your finishes and achieving consistency.
Details:
Height: 1.2 mm
Outer diameter: 1 mm
Inner diameter: 0.8 mm
Sold in bags of 160 pieces.
