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Conquer Your Crimps!

Learn This Important Technique

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Crimping Pliers

Used to attach crimp beads

There’s nothing to fear but fear itself when it comes to crimping or any jewelry technique for that matter. But, if you have been battling with finding the best way to use crimp beads to finish your beaded designs, then it’s time to stop fighting and win the war. Below are links to two articles that might be just the answer (or answers) you’re looking for.

First, try this super simplified Crimping Pictorial. If you don’t like reading a lot of instructions, then this might clear things up for you.

Then take a look at my Correct Crimping article. It includes step-by-step instructions along with tips to help you find a way that works best for you.

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