[Jewelry making - Article 00130] - Re: [Orchid] Beadalon

[kara campbell]

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    On crimp beads - I only use the smooth ones, I've had problems with
    the 'corrugated' type. For heavier pieces two or even three crimps
    per side are necessary. My technique is this: perform the first crimp
    using the crimping pliers, making sure that each side of the crimp
    has one of the lengths of wire running through it, then mash it even
    flatter with a regular needle-nose. Perform the second crimp with
    the crimping pliers, and again mash it tighter with a regular
    needle-nose. 

    I have never had any problems since I started doing this. 

kara

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