Sometimes I think innovative jewelry tool makers are out to empty my wallet! And maybe yours too, eh? I stumbled upon Magic Finding's clever crimp beads. They have 7 channels available to make multi strand necklaces or bracelets. The best way to understand how these findings work is to watch the video or hop over to Art Beads' tutorial.
These little crimp beads solve a problem with multi strand jewelry where there is a severe limit to how many strands you can put through a crimp bead especially at the clasp end. These also make it easy to add more strands as needed during the design process.
They neatly divide the strands but also provide a way of inserting omega clips for attaching the clasp. A special pliers is required for the final crimping.
NB : I have no current association with either company mentioned except as an occasional Art Beads customer. The findings and tools can be purchased from a number of jewelry supply companies.
Before You Go:
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
These little crimp beads solve a problem with multi strand jewelry where there is a severe limit to how many strands you can put through a crimp bead especially at the clasp end. These also make it easy to add more strands as needed during the design process.
They neatly divide the strands but also provide a way of inserting omega clips for attaching the clasp. A special pliers is required for the final crimping.
NB : I have no current association with either company mentioned except as an occasional Art Beads customer. The findings and tools can be purchased from a number of jewelry supply companies.
Before You Go:
- The Bracelet Fastening Tool Tutorial
- Use Crimping Pliers to Tuck in Wire Ends!
- Easy Way to Shorten Cord Necklaces and Close Jump Rings
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Well Pearl - If I had known this was available then I wouldn't had struggled so hard with a multiple strand necklace I created a short while ago.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you when it comes to paying out money for tools that solve this kind of problem. Especially after I spent a week on that one necklace trying to get it to lay flat or hang properly.
A person's time is far more valuable in the long run.
Thank you for this Pearl. I am forever grateful!
Pity this post didn't come out BEFORE you struggled with that necklace! But maybe for next time?
ReplyDeleteOh absolutely!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to invest in the works!
It is so worth it investing in good tools and this invention is fantastic, really!
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