[Jewelry making - Article 00173] - Re: [Orchid] What should I be stringing on...

[Veronica Kubat]

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>     I don't string on 19 strand Beadalon as I find the drape and wear
>     of 49 strand to be better. According to Beadalon, many people (me
>     included) squeeze the crimper too hard...this breaks the Beadalon 

    That's a good point. I just realized, 19 strand has fewer strands to
    break than 49 strand. Duh! And 49 strand is very pliable and the
    diameter is small enough with more strength than 19 strand. 

Veronica
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