Crimping Basics

Thank you, for teaching us even the very basics. I am an absolute newbie and this will help.

The Euro Crimper is the BEST! I’m getting another one for a friend!

Okay, does anyone else have the trouble I do with crimps? I get the “C” shape easily enough, but when I try to turn the crimp and make the second pinch, instead of tightening it, the second pinch makes the crimp bead round again and the whole thing slides apart. Also, when trying the second crimp, the silly thing twists and slips making it difficult to even get it lined up properly.
I’m certain this is just inexperienced “operator” error, but I HATE having my pieces fall apart. Anyone have hints for this?

This is the first I have ever heard of the “C” shape, I have read where you put the bead at the “back” crimping hole on your pliers first, THEN when you are ready to do a flip over you move it up front, on it’s side. These must be entirely two different ways to crimp. Haven’t tried the c yet, but will for sure try it. Should make putting the crimp ball on easier.

Enjoy your site, Thank you Ann

I seem to have problems with the crimp beads breaking. That’s so frustrating. Any idea what I am doing wrong??

same here. thought i was the only one with crimping problems

I am just learning how to crimp beads and I have the problem because the crimp beads are so small but i am still trying. those little beads can make you so mad.

I’ve never tried this before….or tried any jewelry making before, but by reading the directions, I don’t really understand how to do it. An anyone explain?

Do you make the wire long enough for the whole bracelet?

Thanks, Kate:) I’ll check it out. You can call me Eva. It’s shorter.

I typed in the website but it said the page had been removed from the website:(
It’s probably just my iPad. It always does these kinds of things.

Found a lot of useful information on the site! Thank you very much)

Ok dumb question, what’s the difference between a crimp BEAD and a crimp TUBE? Can you use either with the wire protectors and/or crimp bead covers? How do you decide what to use, is it the diameter of the beading wire or size of the wire protector? Thank you for answering

Yes, thank you Cathy, that does help.

I have had and still have problems crimping. I have trouble using the crimp tool Like some others that have commented, I can get the “c” shape part but its the quarter turn that gets me frustrated. So, being who I am, I finally just slide my tube or bead onto my wire and add a dab of jewelers glue and then squeeze my crimp tube or bead closed,turn it, and squeeze again. I figure, if the squeezing doesnt secure it, the glue surely will hold the little booger bead in place! Sure enough, they dont budge. Or break!lol I am sure this would earn me a failing grade as far as proper technique but an A+ for effectiveness.

R Bishop: Funny! I enjoyed your comments and I just may try the ‘glue’ method : )

glad I gfound ythis sitei have learned so muchin one visit and the c is a new one with me and so is the glue I do that but never used glue will give it a try thank you

Hi there. When I make stuff using beading wire, I never attach the clasp right to the wire, as shown here. I always attach a jump ring instead. That way, if someone wants to change the type of clasp or lengthen the piece, all you have to do is open the jump ring and make your change. If the clasp is attached right to the wire, then the only way (that I know of) to alter the piece is to cut the wire and start over, and who wants to do that. Thanks for listening and happy beading guys.

I am so excited find Lima beads! Everything looks so current! I found a lot of things I have been searching for and could not find at my usual places. Can’t wait till I start my first piece.
Thanks,
Debi

thank you so much for this tutorial! you guys are great! love your site love your products and love how nice the people that work at your company are!