[Jewelry making - Article 00290] - [Orchid] Crimp question

[Jan Plotkin]

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Hi,

    I recently designed and sold a necklace which is somewhat heavy. I
    strung it on Beadalon .014 wire and used 3mm crimps. I used beads
    between the crimps, but was not able to use a long piece of wire to
    string through additional beads in the necklace,  because the beads
    were too small. The necklace broke at the clasp and I am looking for
    a way to secure the wire so that it won't happen again. I don't want
    to use silk because I fear the stones (tourmaline and thunder eggs)
    are too rough and will wear through the silk over time. Any
    suggestions? Someone told me that my sterling crimp may have been
    defective, having rough spots on the inside which inhibited the
    "crimp effect." 

Thanks!

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