How to use crimps when making jewellery

One of the most fundamental skills that must be acquired by a jewellery maker is that of crimping. Although there are many different types of crimp, most can be described as either a round crimp or a tube crimp. With a pair of flat nose pliers at the ready, follow the steps below to learn this essential jewellery-making technique.

1 Position the crimp onto the wire.

2 Place the crimp into the flat nose pliers, making sure that the wire does not cross.

3 Once closed the crimp should be nice and flat and firmly in place. Then add your bead on top the wire then add the second crimp.

4 Making sure the crimp is close to the bead; squeeze again, now you have secured the bead in to place.

Product Used

• Round Crimps
• Tiger Tail Wire

Tools Used

• Beadsmith Pliers - Flat Nose
• Wire Cutters