Beadwork/Use of a Crimp tool
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I am new to using a crimp tool. I ruin several crimp ends (not crimp tubes) trying to make book marks. The crimp end I am using is U-shaped and has a loop moulded to the end. What is the step-by-step method (a visual would help me) to closing this crimp end using the crimp tool?
Thanks much
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I need to see what the ends you are using looks like. Please give me a link if possible.
Pamy
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follow-up. Here is a picture of the item from the artbead.com site
http://www.artbeads.com/ss-crend02.html
Thanks
Sandy
hi Sandy
the problem is the crimp pliers. You don't use them for this kind of end. Crimp pliers are for crimp beads not the crimp ends. The link you sent me indicates that you use flat or chain nosed pliers and pinch it flat. It isn't meant to be crimped in the manner that crimping pliers crimp.
hope this helps
Pamy
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Pamela Welborn
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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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