How to Crimp Beads?

Slide a crimp bead onto the jewelry wire

Add the clasp or finding

Bring the wire back through the crimp bead

Leave a small loop around the clasp

Position the crimp bead close to the clasp

Use crimping pliers to flatten the bead in the first notch

Fold the bead in half with the second notch if needed

Trim excess wire close to the crimp bead

Cover the crimp bead with a crimp cover if desired

Check that the clasp and wire are secure

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