[Jewelry making - Article 00393] - Re: [Orchid] Beaded Necklaces Keep Breaking

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Dear all,

    How about this: my necklaces are fine at the crimp. They break
    someplace else on the strand. I have been trying to figure out why
    this has happened. All of a sudden, about a month ago, four of my
    favorite necklaces all broke within days of each other. They were all
    strung on tigertail, Beadalon bead stringing wire, nylon coated
    stainless steel, .018", 20 lbs. 

    These necklaces were not heavy. All three were strung with semi
    precious beads, and two had small silver medallions hanging from the
    center. Two broke in the front, and the one of only beads, broke on
    the side. They were all strung about two years ago, around the same
    time. I take this to mean that this wire has a life of about two
    years. I am also thinking that perhaps perfume oil, body lotion, may
    degrade the strength of the nylon coating? I wonder about that
    though, because I have a bracelet I made at the same time, that has
    not broken, and I wear it everyday, never take it off...bite my
    tongue!!! 

    Any thoughts? Ant similar experiences? 

Best,
Bayla
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