[Jewelry making - Article 00254] - Re: [Orchid] Gold crimp beads

[Betty Leeper]

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    Tonni, are you using gold plated crimp beads? Have you tried gold
    filled 2mm x 2mm tubes? They really are much better. If you do use a
    tube-style crimp bead, you really should consider using a pair of
    crimping pliers. They're relatively inexpensive and do a great job.
    It's a two-step process: flatten once at station #1 (nearer the
    handle), turn the bead 45 degrees and flatten again at station #2
    (nearer the tip). Creates a very neat, tidy pillow that really
    secures the wire tightly.

Betty

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