[Jewelry making - Article 00203] - [Orchid] Gold crimp beads

[Tonni O'Brien]

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    I have been making some jewelry for a little while now, mostly
    stringing beads and such. I have used mainly silver components until
    recently when I started using gold. I am having trouble with the
    crimp beads that you clamp closed to attach the stringing wire to
    clasps. The wire comes out of the crimp. Is there anything extra you
    can do to increase durability with the gold components other than
    just clamping them closed with pliers? 


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