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By Tammy Powley, About.com

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Bead Tips Defined

Bead tips are made up of two connected metal cups that have a hole between them and a hook. Also know as clam shells (because the two cups face each other like the shell of a clam), these are used to hold onto the knot at the end of a strung piece of jewelry, such as a beaded necklace. Then the hook is used to wrap around a clasp or jump ring. Bead tips are available in base metal, sterling, gold-filled, and gold. For instructions on how to use a bead tip, take a look at my Bead Tip Pictorial.

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