[Jewelry making - Article 00327] - Re: [Orchid] Beaded Necklaces Keep Breaking

[Amery]

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    Something to remember when crimping... Make sure that you crimp flat
    onto the beadalon, or whatever material you use. If you crimp at an
    angle you're pushing a sharp edge into the cord which will cut it. I
    use basic crimping plyers from Rio. Haven't had a problem in ages. I
    use the largest cord possible, and only one crimp bead on each end
    with french wire. 

    Someone suggested using french wire and they seem to have implied
    that this can be used instead of a crimp bead. If I misunderstood
    the post, I apologize. But, i wanted to clarify: french wire is only
    decorative. It hides the bead cord (whatever material you use),
    making the piece look a little more finished. You still need a crimp
    bead to secure the piece. 

Happy beading!
Amery
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