All About Using Crimps in DIY Jewelry | #Replay Facebook Live

We wanted to share this awesome #Replay of a past Facebook live. What's a very important, yet often overlooked finding: Crimps! Learn the dos and don’ts of crimping, the different types of crimp beads and how to use micro crimp beads to keep beads exactly where you want them. Socialize with us here!

Intermediate - 34 min - Arts & Crafts - Fire Mountain Gems

The full course: Learn Jewellery Making free

What you'll need

• Jewellery pliers set: Round, chain and flat nose.
• Findings kit: Clasps, jump rings, crimps and hooks.
• Bead assortment: Glass and seed beads to start.
• Jewellery wire: Copper and silver-plated wire.
• Bead mat and organiser: Nothing rolls away.

Books

1. The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight - View on Amazon

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