[Jewelry making - Article 01250] - [Orchid] Beadalon

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hello:

    I have a two-part question on Softflex and/or Beadalon. 

    I make intricate, beadwoven pendants and string them (along with
    many accent beads) on Beadalon. On the last few pieces, and on a
    couple bracelets, I have used crimp beads and covered them with crimp
    bead covers (those things that are like little clam shells that close
    up to cover a crimp bead). It looks professional, but the crimp on
    the bracelet let go. Now, I am worried about the necklaces. I have
    started using relatively expensive beads and I don't want to damage
    my business rep. 

    Has anyone had a similar problem and, if so, what did you do about
    it? I am considering using bead tips only as an alternative or
    packing the crimp cover with epoxy before I close it over the crimp.
    I use only sterling or gold-fill crimps, so that's not the problem.
    My necklaces are selling for 150-225 so they have to stay together
    for a long time. If crimps consistently fail, I just can't use them.
    Any ideas? 

    Also, I need to be able to store my necklaces to be ready for
    show/sale. I have them in a jeweler's carrying case and they are
    pinned down individually, but they can move around within the case
    and I don't want them to get scratched up. I sell a lot by word of
    mouth so I need to have a way to have my stuff with me. Part of the
    problem is that the beadalon tends to get bends in it if it is kept
    in a box. Any suggestions? 

    Sorry for the length, but this is really worrying me. 

Thanks in advance
Kim Starbard
Cove Beads


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