[Jewelry making - Article 00549] - Re: [Orchid] Gold crimp beads

[bjleeper]

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    I've been doing stringing and beadweaving for the past 3 years. From
    much trial and error, I've discovered that you just should not use
    crimps with thread. You run the risk of cutting the thread with the
    crimping process. If you use thread, use either a bead tip or a
    clamshell to secure the finding, and then run the thread back through
    several beads, knotting a time or two along the way before snipping
    the thread. A dot of glue at the snip helps encourage the thread to
    stay hidden. 

Betty

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