Beadwork/Crimp Ends
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Question
I started using crimp ends, but have a problem with the wire. If I bring it through into the eye, how do I get into the eye to trim the wire? If I cut it short enough to stop before going into the eye, I cannot hold it & the beads come off. Is there a way to do this? Thank you so much.
do you mean this type of crimp end?
http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H206912FN
They have a tutorial here:
http://www.firemountaingems.com/beading_howtos/beading_projects.asp?docid=6916
They say trim the excess but don't tell you how. I would think that a good pair of flush cutters with sharp tips should trim that if you hold the wire at an angle while you trim it.
I hope this is of some help.
Pamy
Pamela Welborn
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Pamela Welborn
Expertise
I have been beading for over 16 years and teaching beading for about 14 years. I especially love Japanese seed beads in size 11 and size 15. Not a delica fan but maybe someday... I especially love teaching other people about beading.
Experience
Experience in the area:
I teach the following stitches/projects: peyote, brick, netting, St Petersberg chain, spiral rope, dutch spiral, beaded pens, beaded Christmas ornaments, earrings, pouches, necklaces, bracelets - just about anything beaded, I have tried it.
Publications:
I have had 7 articles published by Jewelry Crafts Magazine and one by Bead & Button Magazine.
Awards and Honors:
2nd place Professional Beadwork in the Gems and Minerals section Los Angeles County Fair 1998
3rd place Professional Beadwork in the Gems and Minerals section Los Angeles County Fair 1999
Present Day:
Currently, I design patterns and make kits for beading projects. Check out - violetbead.com There is a gallery of my work there.
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