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How to Close a Crimp Bead

By Tammy Powley, About.com

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Round the Crimp Bead

First Groove in Crimping Pliers

First Groove in Crimping Pliers

Tammy Powley
4. Next, turn the crimp bead to its side, position it in the first oval, and close the pliers around the crimp bead again so that you're compressing the curled bead into a rounded shape.

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