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How to string beads for jewelry
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welcome to our informational site designed to nourish your spirit How to string beads for jewelry |
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Supplies List: The images are shown at the bottom of this page. Image #1 shows the basic tools required. I highly recommend using some quick set glue.
You can use glue from a tube as shown on the left and apply it with a tooth pick or slim metal pick. A glue pen is very
handy as once you start the glue flow on a piece of scrap paper you can insert the tip of the glue pen into the silver crimp
bead and the glue will flow into the crimp bead. The blue handled pliers are crimp pliers - made specifically for the task of crunching the crimp bead. You
can also use regular pliers - make sure the pliers have file-like grooves on the inside of the metal tip. Do not use
pliers that can also double as wire cutters as you will destroy the crimp bead. Gemstones are usually sold temporarily strung on plastic thread. Set aside a uncluttered workspace
so that if a bead pops out of your fingers you can easily find it - and small beads do have an annoying way of jumping around. Image #2 - String a crimp bead and then one clasp part on the beading wire. Image #3 - Pull the excess tail of the beading wire back through the crimp bead to form a
loop around the clasp. Image #4 - Draw the crimp bead up to the edge of your clasp. I like to leave about 1/4 inch of beading wire looped by the clasp. This makes operating the clasp much easier. Put a generous amount of quick set glue inside the crimp bead by either using the tip of the glue pen or a toothpick. If you get glue on the clasp do not panic. The glue will dry clear and can be carefully washed off after the glue has dried. Now place the silver crimp bead in the tip of your pliers and squeeze hard to flatten the crimp bead on the beading wire. Image #5 - I always allow the glue to set for about an hour. After an hour yank on the tail of the beading wire a few times to make sure it has been completely captured in the crimp bead. If the crimp bead shifts on the wire you do not have a secure fit. If this happens you can either remove the crimp bead and start over again or knot the tail of the beading wire at the bottom of the crimp bead and secure with the quick set glue. This is not the most professional of finishing but it is better than having your necklace fall apart However, if you use enough quick set glue, firmly collapse the crimp bead with the pliers and allow the glue to set you should have no problem with the crimp bead becoming loose. I have yet to have a connection come loose when using this method. Use scissors or wire cutters to cut the beading wire as close to the end of the crimp bead as possible. Now strung your gemstone beads on the beading wire. When you have strung the beads to your desired length string a crimp bead and then the other part of the clasp. While securely holding onto the unfinished end allow the necklace or bracelet to dangle. Pull the excess tail of the beading wire back through the crimp bead to form a loop around the clasp (reference the images shown below). Smooth the necklace so that the beads are not strung too tightly. The necklace should hang fairly straight and not be 'bunchy' looking. If need be lay the jewelry on a flat surface and smooth the beads across the beading wire. When you are satisifed that your jewelry is laying properly repeat the direction shown in Image 4 and Image 5. |
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