Crimping Beads and Covers

When using wire instead of string, crimping beads are needed to hold the wire together. I primarily use smooth crimping beads, since they are more uniform in size and shape. Also, they’re longer than traditional round crimping beads, so there’s more surface that is “crimped” together. This makes for a stronger connection/attachment and gives a cleaner look and feel to the connected wire.

I also use crimp covers to make sure the crimped bead doesn’t scratch against you or your clothing. Utilizing the crimp cover also gives a more polish looked to the jewelry.