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What is a Crimp for? If you want to retain Beads in a certain position on your cord(wire or Supplemax clear Nylon) then you will need a crimp. If you wish to creat a loop in the cord and fix the end, you will...
There are lots of things to take into consideration when you start off with jewellery making as a hobby, the first will probably be the cost of getting a good stock of beads and findings together! There is no...
I have often been asked what certain findings are used for and so I thought I would add something to the guide list which might assist those new to jewellery making. This isn't a comprehensive list but a...
Creating Beaded Necklaces with Beadalon Wire Overview Necklaces (and Bracelets) can be strung on many different cords or wires. However, over time, we have focused on making our own Jewellery using...
Using Crimping Pliers This guide explains how to use crimping pliers to achieve nicely finished, hand made jewellery. Crimp beads are small metal beads which are used to hold loops in jewellery wire, soft...
Magical crimping pliers are really magical. They cleverly turn 2mm Sterling Silver or Gold filled tubular crimps into round beads that crimp Softflex Medium or Fine beading wire. There are two sizes of Magical...
If would like to make your own jewellery you will need three basic tools to get you started -Pliers have noses (tips) and there are several shapes of noses available. Usually they are matching pairs but some...
I have written this article in response to a commonly asked question about the different brands and types of beading wires available for stringing projects. I hope you find it of use.What is beading...
It is possible to knot beading wire but it is not recommended as a strong reliable way to finish a piece. If you are going to be using beading wire you will need to learn how to crimp! This takes practice and...