How to use bead tips | clamshells & calottes

Learn how to attach a bead tip to thread. There are about three types of bead tips that open differently and some are easier to use than others. Bead tips are also called clamshells and calottes.
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materials used:
WildFire green thread
11/0 toho seed bead - galvanized orchid
yellow gold plated bead tip
10/0 toho seed beads - purple (I think the color is called grape)
8/0 generic imperfect inexpensive gold seed beads
tools used:
nylon jaw pliers
scissors
bead stopper
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[@hillybanks3891]

Thank you for sharing this. I recently just got some of the clam shell ones in a bead order but I've seen them before and always wondered how to use them! Looking forward to experimenting with them :)

[@Brainwave974]

Thanks ! It’s very helpful 🫶🏻

[@amccaffrey1443]

At the end when you were going to add the second clamshell, I noticed that you added your stopper bead before the clamshell. Was the intentional? I never saw you put that 2nd clamshell on. I’m confused. I thought your supposed to put the clamshell on before the stopper bead. Is that correct? This is my first time using clamshells and your video was very helpful. Except for that last bit.

[@MrMeese_]

Yep every video I find ends like this. I need more insight on the second clamshell like wtf

[@MrMeese_]

If you do it like the first one there will just be a ton of space left over

[@judycrisenbery2982]

@@MrMeese_ yes:-(( not a look I'd want

[@BeadedChic101]

Hi Andrea, I didn't demonstrate attaching the last clamshell, but I think I did voice the instructions - perhaps try listening with the sound on... I will have a look at this when I have time.

[@Dawne41]

Thank you, I’ve just started beading and I’m so glad i found this channel

[@odettelavie5189]

super tutorial video! thank you.

[@theartisancompany]

I hardly ever use these but great video!

[@starchylde4538]

Definitely had no idea it was called a clam shell. No wonder I couldn't figure out how to use it with my wires! 🤣🤣🤣😂🤣 thank you fir this video.

[@kittieknight1539]

Very useful thank you so much,

[@theteenagelust]

This is super helpful! Great video ✨

[@zzk444x]

Thank you it very helpful

[@happyflower777]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@corinaseptianti9541]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THISS I’ve searching and confused for hours wkdnwkdkwk helpful!

[@soniachapple3141]

How did you secure the bead inside the clam shell? I didn’t see you knot it off or glue it 🤷🏼‍♀️. Wouldn’t the string just fall out #newbie

[@bernadetteflynn5005]

I just use a crimp bead. Works perfectly.

[@altheahiamalthea8327]

its helpfulllll i was searching everywhere!! ty

[@AmandaElizabethN]

Do you have any tips for how to hide the seam in the clamshell? Is there an alternative other than knotting? I don't love the seam. Thanks!

[@amirahamilin]

Thank u soo much❤ so helpful

[@noemicadle8902]

Very nice, thank you

[@poppybell2209]

I can’t see anything but her fingers

[@Tavares21]

Yea such a good video thanks for posting it

[@RISLEYGALUT]

Thanks

[@garbagetm2432]

thanks!!

[@ShrutheeShruthee]

How to secure the other end? Please reply

[@mongamahi13]

Is this 3mm or 4mm

[@lalalalalalala8630]

❤

[@aurasoular6804]

what size is the string?

[@Niniverse891]

May I know how to attach the one open to the side?

[@dkhein]

Yeah I know. I can’t find a tutorial to close the side clamshell. It’s all about the others

[@BeadedChic101]

Hi, you should be able to close it the same way...

[@tomm4792]

Hi , I bought many times Gold plated Clasp and beads and in less than a year those are losing the color 😪Is there any kind gold Clasp or bead never lose the color ?

[@BeadedChic101]

Hi Tomm, maybe if you buy solid gold, or protect with a clear varnish...

[@hopeKR14]

how can i attach my lobster lock on the open side after i put my clam shell crimp?

[@BeadedChic101]

Hi, I don't quite understand what you're asking...

[@Liz-rd8gh]

You add the jump ring (a hoop)

[@SubscribeRandomMe]

Hello

[@BeadedChic101]

Helloooo. =)