That always happens to me too,so I just use the smallest bead/tube that I can,and use smooth pliers to squeeze it together ,very tightly.Then,I use a crimp cover.Looks great!
As for crimp beads, I would recommend crimp tubes over crimp beads. These crimp tubes should work with the beading wire: Beadalon Silver Plated Crimp Tubes 1.3mm (75 Beads) - SKU: FCR-1215
I can not say for certain but a couple possibilities come to mind: there are various sizes of crimp beads/tubes, crimping pliers, and beading wire. Are you using the right size crimp with the right size wire with the right size pair of crimping pliers? Unfortunately there are also just some poorly manufactured crimp beads on the market which break easier then others, this is always a possibility depending upon where you purchased them.
Most crimp beads will hold their shape just fine but they are not as strong as seed beads. Also, their holes are much larger then most seed beads in relation to their overall size, so there will be some difference in how they "sit" in your crochet/beading. I have personally used crimp beads in place of seed beads before without issue, but I would recommend that you do a test section first and make sure you are happy with the results.
@d2008new For your purposes I'd say best to go with a 2x2 tube. The longer length of the bead provides more surface area to hold onto the wire when it's crimped. The 1x1 is fine for finer stringing wire or to more easily hide the crimp. Thanks~!
Without seeing your actual piece, it is a little hard to recommend a method. We have a number of videos showing various finishing techniques, I would suggest checking out our basic beading techniques section or, because you are using string, check out our bead weaving section. The first idea that comes to mind is to fast the threads to a closed jump ring. Hope this helps!
I would suggest purchasing a pair of crimping pliers. I am not sure why they were not recommended to you but they are an essential tool. I can not say if your jewelry will fall apart or not based upon how you are flattening the crimp beads. It is possible that they are fine but crimping pliers will most likely give you a much stronger connection.
Hi! It's really hard to tell exactly what size beading wire and crimp beads you will need because it is not the type of bead that determines that but the hole size and how many you plan to place on a strand (the weight). A good all-purpose beading wire that works well for most applications is a 19 strand .014 or .015 wire. Here is one that I like: Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 19 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft - SKU: XCR-69513
When I first bought my jewelry supplies, I was advised to get a flat plier, round nose plier and wire cutter. Why did they not suggest a specialty crimp bead plier? I have been using a flat plier to flatten my crimp beads this entire time, which means they only do the first step that I saw you do. Is this bad? Will my jewelry fall apart without doing the step 2 that you showed with the crimp bead pliers? Thanks!
I’m not so great at crimping....yet. I tend to get a messy crimp when I do it, and sometimes I over crimp and the crimp tube or crimp bead breaks. I refuse to give up. This video gave me hope. Thank you!
When I use threading and I am doing mulitple strings I use a different kind of crimp bead its shown nicely in this video. PEARLY KNOTTING USING TWEEZERS. It shows a different closer about 3:40 sec into the video. Its a nice finishe and not hard to do
Yes, after 3 or 4 tries, the crimp bead does break. After about 100 attempts at this, I've actually gotten it to fold over 3 times--a GREAT cause for celebration! I have a "Micro Crimper"--maybe it's not what I need. It's not angled like the one in the video either; and the V-notch is BARELY noticeable. VERY frustrating!
Can you show me how to attach a feather and easiest way I have beautiful feathers I want to add to my necklace n I just want as a pendant if all possible please do a video for that too :)
Yes, the bead opens up to its original shape :( I think I got it to work yesterday, after watching the video--I don't think I was doing the initial crimp hard enough so that the indentation was deep enough.
It's possible to use them to at the very least squish the tube closed, but it's difficult to get the tub folded over on itself using round nosed pliers, the results can be frustrating and unreliable. Some people feel that way about crimping pliers though. It's worth trying different options with crimps to see what works best for you.
We were using Beading Wire. You can get the supplies featured in this video on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
It really has to be on beading wire for a secure hold. I have seen crimped crimp beads cut thread before and I have also seen thread pull out of crimp beads.
- PLEASE HELP! Can anyone tell me- How soft are crimp beads? ... I was thinking of ordering some to use in a (re-created) crochet Victorian purse/handbag. [Seed Beads being the altern.- though I'd prefer steel/bronze tube beads]. I'd be very disappointed if I ordered 1000 of these beads only to find them unusable for my project. I suppose what I'm trying to ask is ... If I use these - will they just end up bent & misshapen? [Do they hold shape if not clamped?]
I am having problems with my crimping tube and crimp bead falling to pieces when trying to crimp them. I have used different brands and types. I even had them fall apart when they were gold. I dont understand what I am doing wrong. If I squeeze lighter they don't bend. What is a good brand and type that won't break apart? I would like to use them for making bracelets. Ty
Crimping can be so frustrating. In our experience it's half practice and half finding the right tools so let me tell you what's worked for us. For crimps we recommend crimp tubes over crimp beads, and we like brass crimps. Plating is fine, but a brass core is a must. Here's a model we like: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-crimp-tubes-2x2mm-100-pieces-silver-plated Pliers are at least as important as crimp quality, and our favorite are these Xuron 4-in-1 crimp pliers. They have a V shape instead of the U shape you often see, over the years we've noticed that tends to make a better fit for the wire and doesn't crunch the tube so much: beadaholique.com/products/xuron-4-in-1-crimping-pliers-works-on-1-2-and-3mm-crimps
They are bead stoppers and you can find them on our site here: beadaholique.com/products/bead-stopper-stop-beads-sliding-off-stringing-material Thanks for watching!
Hi! Do you mean the tiniest crimp tubes or regular tiny tube beads? Different crimping pliers are sized for different crimp tubes/beads. If you can please share the size of your crimp tube, then I can hopefully help find you a crimping plier that would work.
i am new at this and have been watching a few videos on the subject. what pops into my mind each time the final step is taken -- cutting off the excess wire -- what if the wire works its way up and between the beads and sticks someone in the neck?
qattah Beading wire is very soft and flexible. If your beads are pulled together snug enough (but not tight), then the wire really should not poke out. If you find that it does, you can just trim the tail some more. Stringing 101: Bead Stringing Basics www.beadaholique.com/s-2293-stringing-101-bead-stringing-basics.aspx?TH-cam&
First thing I'd check is the fit of the crimps. What size crimps have you tried? For a small wire like that I'd recommend Beadlon size #1 tubes like the ones in this pack: beadaholique.com/products/beadalon-silver-plated-crimp-tubes-4-sizes-mix-600-beads-total
Sorry we should have explained that a bit better in this older video. The same technique will work for both crimp tubes and crimp beads. Personally we prefer crimp tubes because we find them more reliable, and while crimp beads can look more like beads when they're finished it's often best to cover any kind of crimp with a crimp bead cover like this to fully blend it into your piece: beadaholique.com/products/crimp-bead-covers-clamshell-4mm-50-pieces-gold-plated
What about multiple threads. I've been working a special bracelet and it has multiple threads the problem is that it's hard to get the threads in the crimp bead space. Does anyone have any ides how to do this an easy way? (Also the thread is string not wire.)
Just in case, we recommend double-checking if the pliers are adequate for the crimp size. Most crimp pliers will only be compatible with certain sizes. If you purchased them from our site, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team at service@beadaholique.com.
+ho linda Crimping pliers are really essential to get a good tight crimp on a crimp bead. They have the special notches needed to properly bend and form the metal.
Hi Ellie, I posted a longer response to your other question on this video with links to the tools we like, but let me also link you to this video of ours that gives an example of how we do crimping these days: beadaholique.com/collections/beading-projects/products/shimmer-ombre-bracelet
It may simply be a matter of not crimping hard enough. Give it an extra little squeeze once you’ve done the second crimp. Chain nose pliers are great with these.
@@judittoth4527 I hope that helps! Don't get too discouraged when working with crimps, they're one of the trickiest things to get right consistently and we've found that what works best is a little different for each crafter. Hopefully this points you in the right direction.
There are several reasons why your crimp bead might not be holding. It could be that the crimping pliers are not the appropriate size for the crimp bead size you have, or that the crimp bead is not the right size for the beading wire. It could also be that the crimp bead is not being squeezed hard enough or that it is not aligned properly in the pliers. If you are using crimp beads, I would suggest trying crimp tubes instead. I personally find crimp tubes way easier to use.
Thank you. I was using the wrong size crimp tube (I didn't know they came in different sizes). Now I have to close the crimp cover without leaving marks on the bead...
This video demonstrates how to use Crimp Beads and Crimp Tubes. You basically do the same for both. www.beadaholique.com/c-60313-crimp-beads.aspx?TH-cam&
It is possible the wire you may be using is too thin. Please feel free to contact us by email at service@Beadaholique.com and let us know the size of your wire and crimps and we will be glad to send you some suggestions. Thanks!
Sarah Smith Agreed. I use my crimping tool just as shown but often times, with crimp tubes, the 1st step flattens it correctly but the 2nd step opens it back up and breaks the tube rather than folding it in half.
I am glad to confirm we have them on our site. Here is a link: beadaholique.com/collections/crimp-ends-covers-cord-ends?_=pf&pf_st_availability=true&pf_t_style=0-Style%3ACrimp%20Bead
Hello friends. Out of the blue and only 14k gold crimp tubes 👀🫣🙄 I started to experience breakage of Beadalon Supplemax right after I crimp the tube 😫 the cord that is literally unbreakable just fell off twice on me 😩 any ideas what can I be doing wrong? Thank you so much for your help with this
Thank you. I'm a bead newbie and needed some instruction on rounding the crimp bead off. This video was nice and clear.
That always happens to me too,so I just use the smallest bead/tube that I can,and use smooth pliers to squeeze it together ,very tightly.Then,I use a crimp cover.Looks great!
WOW i applaud you for still being with us 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Here on TH-cam you mean? Thanks! We're going on our 12th year of making videos and we've still got plenty in us!
Thank you! I just purchased some crimping pliers and they work great! Not only do they look better, but I am sure they will be much stronger. :)
As for crimp beads, I would recommend crimp tubes over crimp beads. These crimp tubes should work with the beading wire: Beadalon Silver Plated Crimp Tubes 1.3mm (75 Beads) - SKU: FCR-1215
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It's 2022 (April 13th) and I'm here 🤗💖
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thank you! i have been doing these crazy wrong for a long time! lol
I can not say for certain but a couple possibilities come to mind: there are various sizes of crimp beads/tubes, crimping pliers, and beading wire. Are you using the right size crimp with the right size wire with the right size pair of crimping pliers? Unfortunately there are also just some poorly manufactured crimp beads on the market which break easier then others, this is always a possibility depending upon where you purchased them.
Most crimp beads will hold their shape just fine but they are not as strong as seed beads. Also, their holes are much larger then most seed beads in relation to their overall size, so there will be some difference in how they "sit" in your crochet/beading. I have personally used crimp beads in place of seed beads before without issue, but I would recommend that you do a test section first and make sure you are happy with the results.
@d2008new For your purposes I'd say best to go with a 2x2 tube. The longer length of the bead provides more surface area to hold onto the wire when it's crimped. The 1x1 is fine for finer stringing wire or to more easily hide the crimp. Thanks~!
Without seeing your actual piece, it is a little hard to recommend a method. We have a number of videos showing various finishing techniques, I would suggest checking out our basic beading techniques section or, because you are using string, check out our bead weaving section. The first idea that comes to mind is to fast the threads to a closed jump ring. Hope this helps!
I would suggest purchasing a pair of crimping pliers. I am not sure why they were not recommended to you but they are an essential tool. I can not say if your jewelry will fall apart or not based upon how you are flattening the crimp beads. It is possible that they are fine but crimping pliers will most likely give you a much stronger connection.
Hi! It's really hard to tell exactly what size beading wire and crimp beads you will need because it is not the type of bead that determines that but the hole size and how many you plan to place on a strand (the weight). A good all-purpose beading wire that works well for most applications is a 19 strand .014 or .015 wire. Here is one that I like: Beadalon Wire Standard Bright 19 Strand .015 Inch / 30Ft - SKU: XCR-69513
thank you so much for the quick and to the point instructions!
When I first bought my jewelry supplies, I was advised to get a flat plier, round nose plier and wire cutter. Why did they not suggest a specialty crimp bead plier? I have been using a flat plier to flatten my crimp beads this entire time, which means they only do the first step that I saw you do. Is this bad? Will my jewelry fall apart without doing the step 2 that you showed with the crimp bead pliers?
Thanks!
Thank you!!!! love this video, I just got my crimp bead pliers.
Congrats, glad we could help teach you how to use them. Have fun!
I’m not so great at crimping....yet. I tend to get a messy crimp when I do it, and sometimes I over crimp and the crimp tube or crimp bead breaks. I refuse to give up. This video gave me hope. Thank you!
Keep at it! Practice makes perfect!
So helpful thank you!
Thanks for the information...I'm new to beading :)
Thank you so much this is the best crimp video I have seen so far!
Wow thank you! Sure helps
The final thought is that you could be crushing the crimp bead and crimping too hard or crimping it at an angle. I hope something in here helps you :)
2021 and im here 🤙🏼
Same tbh. Glad to see this video's still helping folks!
This is so helpful. Thank you!
When I use threading and I am doing mulitple strings I use a different kind of crimp bead its shown nicely in this video.
PEARLY KNOTTING USING TWEEZERS. It shows a different closer about 3:40 sec into the video. Its a nice finishe and not hard to do
I have the problem where I think I have pulled the wire tight, but always end up with space between the last beed and crimp.
2024 coming in handy thank you
Thanks ❤
It’s 2021 :) your video is very useful
Always happy to see an old video still helping folks out. Thanks for watching!
Its 2021 and im here
Same tbh
with this work only on steel cables? or can this also work on types of thread like nylon, leather, and hemp?
Crimp beads and crimp tubes are intended only for wire work.
thanks for posting
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Never a bad time to learn new skills right ❤️
Thank you! :)
Yes, after 3 or 4 tries, the crimp bead does break. After about 100 attempts at this, I've actually gotten it to fold over 3 times--a GREAT cause for celebration! I have a "Micro Crimper"--maybe it's not what I need. It's not angled like the one in the video either; and the V-notch is BARELY noticeable. VERY frustrating!
when I go to use the 2nd step to round out the crimp bead. It always rolls and I end up breaking the crimp bead. What am I doing wrong?
It’s 2022 and I’m here
I will definitely try it out. Thanks. -God Bless
Thank you. :))
Do crimp beads also work on beading string as well as wire? Or will it end up slipping off?
We do not recommend for string or thread as they may cut the stringing material. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much.
Can you show me how to attach a feather and easiest way I have beautiful feathers I want to add to my necklace n I just want as a pendant if all possible please do a video for that too :)
Yes, the bead opens up to its original shape :( I think I got it to work yesterday, after watching the video--I don't think I was doing the initial crimp hard enough so that the indentation was deep enough.
I was wondering... could you still close a crimp tube even without a crimping tool? Like maybe using round nose pliers?
It's possible to use them to at the very least squish the tube closed, but it's difficult to get the tub folded over on itself using round nosed pliers, the results can be frustrating and unreliable. Some people feel that way about crimping pliers though. It's worth trying different options with crimps to see what works best for you.
I make beaded memory wire bracelets would the crimp beads works for that?
We do not recommend crimping memory wire. Thanks for watching!
Hmmm. I have never heard of that before. Does the bead break on your or just spring back into it's round position?
We were using Beading Wire. You can get the supplies featured in this video on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Is it possible to use crimp tubes/beads on thread or only wire?
It really has to be on beading wire for a secure hold. I have seen crimped crimp beads cut thread before and I have also seen thread pull out of crimp beads.
- PLEASE HELP! Can anyone tell me- How soft are crimp beads? ... I was thinking of ordering some to use in a (re-created) crochet Victorian purse/handbag. [Seed Beads being the altern.- though I'd prefer steel/bronze tube beads]. I'd be very disappointed if I ordered 1000 of these beads only to find them unusable for my project. I suppose what I'm trying to ask is ... If I use these - will they just end up bent & misshapen? [Do they hold shape if not clamped?]
I am having problems with my crimping tube and crimp bead falling to pieces when trying to crimp them. I have used different brands and types. I even had them fall apart when they were gold. I dont understand what I am doing wrong. If I squeeze lighter they don't bend. What is a good brand and type that won't break apart? I would like to use them for making bracelets. Ty
Crimping can be so frustrating. In our experience it's half practice and half finding the right tools so let me tell you what's worked for us. For crimps we recommend crimp tubes over crimp beads, and we like brass crimps. Plating is fine, but a brass core is a must. Here's a model we like: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-crimp-tubes-2x2mm-100-pieces-silver-plated
Pliers are at least as important as crimp quality, and our favorite are these Xuron 4-in-1 crimp pliers. They have a V shape instead of the U shape you often see, over the years we've noticed that tends to make a better fit for the wire and doesn't crunch the tube so much: beadaholique.com/products/xuron-4-in-1-crimping-pliers-works-on-1-2-and-3mm-crimps
Its 2021, I am here
Some techniques never go out of style 💖 Thanks for watching!
What type of wire are you using for the necklace?
what are the small, metal open sided spacer/stopper things called that stop beads on a string necklace?
They are bead stoppers and you can find them on our site here: beadaholique.com/products/bead-stopper-stop-beads-sliding-off-stringing-material
Thanks for watching!
Do these work with the tiniest tube beads? I’ve just purchase beadalon’s crimp tool which does not!!!
Hi! Do you mean the tiniest crimp tubes or regular tiny tube beads? Different crimping pliers are sized for different crimp tubes/beads. If you can please share the size of your crimp tube, then I can hopefully help find you a crimping plier that would work.
When is i better to use a crimp bead instead of crimp tube?
i am new at this and have been watching a few videos on the subject. what pops into my mind each time the final step is taken -- cutting off the excess wire -- what if the wire works its way up and between the beads and sticks someone in the neck?
qattah Beading wire is very soft and flexible. If your beads are pulled together snug enough (but not tight), then the wire really should not poke out. If you find that it does, you can just trim the tail some more.
Stringing 101: Bead Stringing Basics
www.beadaholique.com/s-2293-stringing-101-bead-stringing-basics.aspx?TH-cam&
Beadaholique thank you...
I have a hard time getting it to stay in place with .3 wire string
First thing I'd check is the fit of the crimps. What size crimps have you tried? For a small wire like that I'd recommend Beadlon size #1 tubes like the ones in this pack: beadaholique.com/products/beadalon-silver-plated-crimp-tubes-4-sizes-mix-600-beads-total
you showed what to do with the crimp TUBE, now what do I do with the crimp BEAD?
Sorry we should have explained that a bit better in this older video. The same technique will work for both crimp tubes and crimp beads. Personally we prefer crimp tubes because we find them more reliable, and while crimp beads can look more like beads when they're finished it's often best to cover any kind of crimp with a crimp bead cover like this to fully blend it into your piece: beadaholique.com/products/crimp-bead-covers-clamshell-4mm-50-pieces-gold-plated
What about multiple threads.
I've been working a special bracelet and it has multiple threads the problem is that it's hard to get the threads in the crimp bead space. Does anyone have any ides how to do this an easy way? (Also the thread is string not wire.)
I don't know why my crimp won't do a significant crimp, wires are not crossed either , new pliers too
Just in case, we recommend double-checking if the pliers are adequate for the crimp size. Most crimp pliers will only be compatible with certain sizes. If you purchased them from our site, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team at service@beadaholique.com.
must u use a crimping pliers ? or just any normal pliers ?
+ho linda Crimping pliers are really essential to get a good tight crimp on a crimp bead. They have the special notches needed to properly bend and form the metal.
Why are my crimp tubes and beads falling apart as I try to crimp them? I have used different brands. Any reccomendations?
Hi Ellie, I posted a longer response to your other question on this video with links to the tools we like, but let me also link you to this video of ours that gives an example of how we do crimping these days: beadaholique.com/collections/beading-projects/products/shimmer-ombre-bracelet
@@beadaholique this helped me a ton as well! thank youuu
Hi, I've been trying this method but when I pull on the wire a bit harder, it slips out from the crimp bead. What am I missing? Thank you 😊
It may simply be a matter of not crimping hard enough. Give it an extra little squeeze once you’ve done the second crimp. Chain nose pliers are great with these.
@@beadaholique OK, thank you!
@@judittoth4527 I hope that helps! Don't get too discouraged when working with crimps, they're one of the trickiest things to get right consistently and we've found that what works best is a little different for each crafter. Hopefully this points you in the right direction.
Which is the better shape to use? The tube or the bead & which is best overall size for basic 7 strand beadalon & tigertail 1x1mm or 2x2? Thanks
im no expert but im guessing the bead! also i repelied super fast right i know
Can you use regular beading pliers?
We highly recommend crimping pliers as regular chain nose or flat nose pliers may not crimp the tubes correctly.
Why does my crimp not always hold? After I have worked so hard on a bracelet the end crimp may slowly release the wire.
There are several reasons why your crimp bead might not be holding. It could be that the crimping pliers are not the appropriate size for the crimp bead size you have, or that the crimp bead is not the right size for the beading wire. It could also be that the crimp bead is not being squeezed hard enough or that it is not aligned properly in the pliers. If you are using crimp beads, I would suggest trying crimp tubes instead. I personally find crimp tubes way easier to use.
Thank you. I was using the wrong size crimp tube (I didn't know they came in different sizes). Now I have to close the crimp cover without leaving marks on the bead...
Ok you didn't show how the bead comes into the picture? Just the tube?
This video demonstrates how to use Crimp Beads and Crimp Tubes. You basically do the same for both.
www.beadaholique.com/c-60313-crimp-beads.aspx?TH-cam&
My problem is when i crimp, the string comes out of the crimp tube once i try to put on the necklace. Then i gotta do the wgole thing over again.
It is possible the wire you may be using is too thin. Please feel free to contact us by email at service@Beadaholique.com and let us know the size of your wire and crimps and we will be glad to send you some suggestions. Thanks!
Beadaholique thank you. I've been using the same size tube crimp bead and regular sized beading thread.
Every time I try to finish closing my crimp bead after using the inner space, the bead opens back up! Can anyone Help!!
I am having this problem as a newbie jewellery maker, did you ever figure it out?!
I'm using te right size tool/crimp but my crimps keep breaking? Help...
Sarah Smith Agreed. I use my crimping tool just as shown but often times, with crimp tubes, the 1st step flattens it correctly but the 2nd step opens it back up and breaks the tube rather than folding it in half.
@@MLD-RN Same problem here as a newbie! Did you figure out the problem with the 2nd step?
Where i get crimp bead
I am glad to confirm we have them on our site. Here is a link: beadaholique.com/collections/crimp-ends-covers-cord-ends?_=pf&pf_st_availability=true&pf_t_style=0-Style%3ACrimp%20Bead
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Hello friends. Out of the blue and only 14k gold crimp tubes 👀🫣🙄 I started to experience breakage of Beadalon Supplemax right after I crimp the tube 😫 the cord that is literally unbreakable just fell off twice on me 😩 any ideas what can I be doing wrong? Thank you so much for your help with this