How to PROPERLY Crimp Bead Stringing Wire

Now that you know a little (a lot) more about beading wire, let's make something! In this video, I'll show you how to PROPERLY crimp beading wire which is an essential skill! PLEASE DO NOT just sqush your crimp tube flat...PLEASE!!! I promise you will cry when your necklace falls off your neck while you are driving in rush hour traffic...yeah, been there. So, I'll show you how to crimp plus I will teach you about a few more of my favorite findings like wire guardians and crimp covers that will really give you a professional, polished look. Timestamps: 00:00 START 00:27 Materials 01:36 Tools 02:54 Choosing Beads 07:11 Adding the Crimp 09:05 The Proper Crimping Technique 10:59 Adding the Clasp 14:27 Crimp Covers 16:09 THE WRAP UP Amazon Affiliate links (This helps out the channel!!!) Materials: Bead stringing wire (Beadalon .018" 7 Strand) - https://amzn.to/3mla6Lw Crimp Tube Variety Pack Silver - https://amzn.to/3sBI2pR Jump rings (Beadalon 6mm) - https://amzn.to/3fFxxOB Clasp (Beadalon Lobster Claw) - https://amzn.to/3sUFFhP Wire Guardians - optional - https://amzn.to/2R4DfPD Crimp Covers - optional - https://amzn.to/2PV56kM 11/0 Silver Plated Seed Beads: https://amzn.to/3cNP4C9 Sodalite Beads coming soon to www.OctopusDo.com Tools: Wire cutters Xuron #410 micro shears (red) - https://amzn.to/3uikzu2 Chain Nose pliers Xuron #475 shortnose pliers - https://amzn.to/3dFZ3ZL Xuron 4 in 1 Crimping Tool - https://amzn.to/3sW0F7O Measuring tape or bead board Audio Track: Thinking of You - Not The King Social Media: Facebook: octopusdo@fb Website: octopusdo.com email: [email protected] IG: @howanoctopusdo