[Jewelry making - Article 00107] - Re: [Orchid] Beadalon

[Amery]

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>     I just mash mine flat, and I use a very small crimp

    I used to just mash them as well, but I found that I was breaking a
    lot of crimp beads that way. Also, because you need more pressure, I
    was cutting into the outside covering (the nylon) thus weakening the
    cord overall. I didn't want to buy a tool just for one use either,
    but I used a friend's one day and realized how useful it is- if you
    do a lot of beading. It makes a nicer finish and I haven't had a
    failure or a break since.

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