How to PROPERLY Crimp Bead Stringing Wire

Now that you know a little (a lot) more about beading wire, let's make something! In this video, I'll show you how to PROPERLY crimp beading wire which is an essential skill! PLEASE DO NOT just sqush your crimp tube flat...PLEASE!!! I promise you will cry when your necklace falls off your neck while you are driving in rush hour traffic...yeah, been there. So, I'll show you how to crimp plus I will teach you about a few more of my favorite findings like wire guardians and crimp covers that will really give you a professional, polished look.
Timestamps:
00:00 START
00:27 Materials
01:36 Tools
02:54 Choosing Beads
07:11 Adding the Crimp
09:05 The Proper Crimping Technique
10:59 Adding the Clasp
14:27 Crimp Covers
16:09 THE WRAP UP
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Materials:
Bead stringing wire (Beadalon .018" 7 Strand) - amzn.to/3mla6Lw
Crimp Tube Variety Pack Silver - amzn.to/3sBI2pR
Jump rings (Beadalon 6mm) - amzn.to/3fFxxOB
Clasp (Beadalon Lobster Claw) - amzn.to/3sUFFhP
Wire Guardians - optional - amzn.to/2R4DfPD
Crimp Covers - optional - amzn.to/2PV56kM
11/0 Silver Plated Seed Beads: amzn.to/3cNP4C9
Sodalite Beads coming soon to www.OctopusDo.com
Tools:
Wire cutters Xuron #410 micro shears (red) - amzn.to/3uikzu2
Chain Nose pliers Xuron #475 shortnose pliers - amzn.to/3dFZ3ZL
Xuron 4 in 1 Crimping Tool - amzn.to/3sW0F7O
Measuring tape or bead board
Audio Track: Thinking of You - Not The King
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[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Crimp so your piece doesn't fall apart! You will thank me later.

[@mariewalker8614]

You make it look so easy ,thank you ou just started making jewellery, i love it x❤

[@exwyzee8]

Amazing. I've never seen this explained better anywhere!! 👍👍👍👍👍😊❤

[@jansavolainen3433]

Thank you, thank you!! Now I can finally get that freaking crimp cover on!!🎉🎉🎉

[@mimipitts3839]

Loved it! Thanks Christiane!❤️

[@OctopusDobyCRoss]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@vanessaluna7881]

The most helpful yet! Thank you so much for your information ❤❤

[@davidhill1220]

Great teaching
Thank you!
Patricia

[@jeanmurdock2926]

Excellent instructions. Beast I see so far.

[@triciatoney-nurse9205]

Hey I just came across your page and I will like some assistance. Do I need another crimp pliers for #4 crimps if I purchase this one you recommended

[@EH-fs2xm]

👍🏼😊

[@Helpisme]

I’m sorry but it looks unfinished

[@nicoleszekely]

Hello friends. Out of the blue and only 14k gold crimp tubes 👀🫣🙄 I started to experience breakage of Beadalon Supplemax right after I crimp the tube 😫 the cord that is literally unbreakable just fell off twice on me 😩 any ideas what can I be doing wrong? Thank you so much for your help with this