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Crimping Bead Style style?
Last post 09-06-2006 9:24 PM by bamacy1524. 11 replies.
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  • 11-09-2005 8:44 PM

    Crimping Bead Style style?

    Aloha! I notice in most all of your features on stringing, the finishing touch is a bead, then the crimp and another bead at the end. I've only put my crimps at the very end of the string. Is this a Bead Style specific style, or does the bead on both sides of the crimp serve a purpose? ~alohabc [8D]
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  • 11-10-2005 3:20 AM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    it stops the sharp edge of the crimp bead abrading and eventually cutting through the beading wire. try it , it works ![:)]
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  • 11-11-2005 2:12 AM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    Aloha! I really do learn something new every day on this forum! Thank you [bow]! ~[8D]
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  • 11-11-2005 12:59 PM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    Precisely, Angel Fingers, and it looks nice.
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  • 11-11-2005 7:45 PM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    I know it serves a purpose but i just don't like the way it looks.
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  • 08-26-2006 4:28 AM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    I`d like to see a pic of that.
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  • 08-31-2006 1:41 PM In reply to

    • nemea
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    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    I do it like this except when I have problems fitting 0.18 Softflex back through a bead (I find my silver beads have inconsistent size holes). I like the way it looks but I'm going to have a go with the magic crimper soon.
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  • 08-31-2006 2:28 PM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    I do it with a small matching colour seed bead at the end, but wouldn't use other beads as I feel they are too big and can spoil the look of a piece. [:)]
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  • 08-31-2006 8:37 PM In reply to

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    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    It really does ease the tension on the crimp, which is where a piece is most likely to break. I agree, a matching seed bead works well for me!
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  • 09-01-2006 12:52 AM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    Greetings, all . . .

    I keep a stash of clear seed beads on hand in various sizes and use them on both sides of the crimp. A lot of times, I'll use a crimp cover, but in this photo, there isn't one. Pardon the blurry pic. I had to crop/edit/enlarge and it got fuzzy.

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  • 09-06-2006 9:10 PM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    I am confused even after reading and studing pictures about the appropriate crimp to use on whatever stringing medium I am using? Are there different crimps for differsnt materials AND if so - which do I use when? and why can't I find this variety on suppliers list or in stores - yes I have looked in MANY places. Maybe, I'm just not getting something about differences? Anybody have a simple rule of thumb that has proven successful? The picture above and the bead discussion were helpful, thanks!!! ..... but I still need help with crimp of choice question. Looking forward to answers!~ Thanks WOWW
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  • 09-06-2006 9:24 PM In reply to

    RE: Crimping Bead Style style?

    I use 2x2mm ss crimps with .019 Softflex for my general purpose bead stringing. I think that is pretty standard. You can also do an advanced search and set the date back a year or so and I'm sure there will be many threads on this topic. Best of luck to you.
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