[Jewelry making - Article 00419] - Re: [Orchid] Crimp Question

[Laura]

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Hi Jan,

    I used to use .18 Beadalon with (2) 2 mm crimps on either side of
    the necklace. I recently switched to .10 Soft touch wire which has
    great fluidity but slipped easily through the crimps after regular
    crimping. It has a 5lb test which is more than enough strength for
    most necklaces. I have had great luck since switching wires by
    crimping as usual, then turning the crimp over and crimping the back
    side as well. Last but not least I incorporate into my work six size
    11 czech seed beads after/before the crimp through which I pass the
    extra wire, then snip. I test every piece to make sure it doesn't
    slip through the crimp. After 50+ necklaces, I haven't had any
    slipping. 

    I also use soldered jump rings at the wire then add an open jump
    ring to attach the clasp. 

    I agree with the concern about using silk & gemstones - I worked
    with silk when I first started selling my work in the early 80's and
    had lots of problems with breakage. 

    Hope that makes sense and is helpful. Good luck to you! 

Laura Gasparrini
Artist / Intuitive Consultant
Om Tara! Jewelry & Finery
laura AT omtara.com
www.omtara.com

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