Cover Your Crimps!

What a wonderful idea: covers for your crimps! Not all jewelry makers like the look of crimp beads when it comes to finishing up certain jewelry designs such as necklaces or bracelets. However, now there's a way to disguise your crimp beads with covers that simulate the look of a small bead. It's called a "crimp cover," and this cool little findings is available from beadshop.com, 10 sterling crimp covers for $2.50 or 100/$18...well worth this ultra-cool finishing touch.

Though beadshop.com offers an extensive tutorial on its site, here's a "quick and dirty" step-by-step for you on how to use these interesting new findings.