[Jewelry making - Article 00055] - Re: [Orchid] Beadalon

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>     Also, I'm hoping you are using a crimping tool, and not just
>     squeezing the crimp flat? I've seen a lot of people do that, and
>     their work comes apart the majority of the time.

    I have to disagree. I, being totally Scot, could never see the need
    for a crimping tool. I tend to not like tools that have only one use.
    And I agree that last rounding will undo a good grip from the first
    mash. I just mash mine flat, and I use a very small crimp, so that it
    is less noticeable. I run the bead cord back through the last few
    beads on the necklace/bracelet, never cut it next to the crimp. I
    always give it a good tug after I've mashed it, just to make sure it
    is holding. I also believe the pliers you do use to mash it with will
    make a difference. The cheaper pliers just don't give a good "mash".
    I can't remember the last time I had a crimp bead "fail".

Kerry
CeltCraft Beads & Jewelry


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