http://www.jewelrymakingidea.com/blog/using-crimps-in-jewelry-making-help-please/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:18:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.jewelrymakingidea.com/blog/using-crimps-in-jewelry-making-help-please/comment-page-1/#comment-2669 jensen.fan Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:24:17 +0000 http://www.jewelrymakingidea.com/blog/using-crimps-in-jewelry-making-help-please/#comment-2669 I've always found using a crimping tool is a big help, as is a dot of superglue or hot glue. Also, make sure you are using the right size crimp bead--it can make a big difference.<a href="http://www.healthstorebargains.com/srch/srch.php?q=mouth+care"> jensen.fan</a> I’ve always found using a crimping tool is a big help, as is a dot of superglue or hot glue. Also, make sure you are using the right size crimp bead–it can make a big difference. jensen.fan

]]> http://www.jewelrymakingidea.com/blog/using-crimps-in-jewelry-making-help-please/comment-page-1/#comment-2668 go_milk_a_duck Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:05:00 +0000 http://www.jewelrymakingidea.com/blog/using-crimps-in-jewelry-making-help-please/#comment-2668 I don't use the crimping tools for crimping....I use plain old slip jawed pliers, and I crimp twice, changing the direction of the treads slightly to make a cross pattern. When using Stretch Magic, I usually put a dot of hot glue on the end, or slide it up inside the last bead...very SMALL dot. The heat helps to keep it sealed, as it melts the elastic.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/online-degree/education-programs.htm"> go_milk_a_duck</a> I don’t use the crimping tools for crimping….I use plain old slip jawed pliers, and I crimp twice, changing the direction of the treads slightly to make a cross pattern. When using Stretch Magic, I usually put a dot of hot glue on the end, or slide it up inside the last bead…very SMALL dot. The heat helps to keep it sealed, as it melts the elastic. go_milk_a_duck

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