A-
String one crimp bead onto bead stringing wire.
B- String clasp onto the wire.
C- Feed
end of the wire back through crimp bread to make a
loop.
D- Push
up crimp bead towards clasp to make loop small.
E-
Hold the crimp bead with bottom opening of the crimping pliers.
F- Squeeze
down on the crimp bead with the pliers, flattening the crimp into
a "c" shape
G- Turn
the crimp 90 degrees and hold crimp with the top opening of the
crimping pliers.
H- Squeeze
down on the crimp again folding the "c" shape into a tiny
bead.
I- String
beads onto Beadalon wire towards clasp. Be sure to cover up tail
end of wire
also.
J- When
enough beads are strung to make a bracelet* or
necklace** add another crimp bead and then the
chain extender onto the wire.
K- Feed
the end on the wire back through the crimp and a few extra beads
to form a
loop
L- Pull
the tail end to make loop small.
M- Crimp
this crimp bead with the crimping pliers like steps E
through H
N- To
finish the bracelet or necklace, cut off the tail that is peaking
out from between the beads with wire cutters. Enjoy your new jewelry!
*-The
average length for a bracelet is 7.5" including the clasp.
Test on your own wrist for your desired length. **-The
average length for a short necklace is 16" including the clasp.
Test on your own neck for your desired length.
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