How to Close a Crimp Bead
By Tammy Powley, About.com
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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- Introduction to Closing a Crimp Bead
- About Crimping Pliers
- Closed Crimping Pliers
- Add Crimp Bead to Beading Wire
- Curl the Crimp Bead
- Round the Crimp Bead
- Finish Securing Crimp Bead
- Crimp Bead Tips
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